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Shannon Dexter
Research Technician III / Laboratory Manager
Seattle,WA
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Summary
Dynamic research technician with proven managerial expertise at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, excelling in laboratory techniques and team collaboration. Successfully supported and development AML treatments through critical radio-immunotherapy efficacy trials, while mentoring staff and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong communicator and problem-solver, committed to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering teamwork.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
4
Languages
Work History
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, FHCRC
Research Technician III/Laboratory Manager
2021.01 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Coordinated and collaborated with 4 clinical teams to create workflows and protocols for sponsored patient trials and sample processing.
- Created comprehensive training plans for new employees and interns that improved overall team competency.
- Developed innovative laboratory procedures to support research objectives.
- Physically organized laboratory spaces and created electronic records of where items are located in freezers.
- Contributed to development of safer radiation handling protocols, significantly reducing future laboratory accidents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research projects towards meaningful outcomes.
- Verified regulatory compliance and protocol adherence through comprehensive inspections.
- Planned, executed, and maintained mouse efficacy studies and in vitro viability assays.
- Comprehensive understanding of maintaining flow cytometry machines, creating flow panels, running experiments, and analyzing data.
- Assisted in the development of novel research methodologies, leading to breakthrough discoveries and publications.
Kaiser Permanente
Administrative Assistant B
2018.10 - 2021.01 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Responsible for creating, formatting, editing, and distributing patient lists to the team, doctors, and hospital floors.
- Communicated well with other team members and giving detailed handoffs.
- Competent in data entry and running audits to ensure tasks were done correctly.
- Created 5 job aids, attending regional meetings, trained new hires, and managed the care team on new processes and daily tasks.
University of Central Missouri - Department of Biology and Agriculture
Graduate Assistant
2017.08 - 2018.05 (9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students in 3 courses.
- Assisted professors in the development of course materials for improved student engagement and understanding.
- Mentored students with personalized guidance on academic progress, career goals, and professional development opportunities.
University of Central Missouri - Athletic Department
Graduate Assistant Coach
2016.08 - 2018.05 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Enhanced team performance by implementing innovative coaching strategies and techniques.
- Developed individualized training programs for athletes, resulting in increased physical fitness and endurance.
- Managed equipment inventory and distribution, ensuring all players had proper gear for practices and games.
- Mentored student-athletes on academic and personal growth, contributing to their overall success both on and off the field.
Education
Univeristy of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO
Master of Science from Biology
2018-05
University Overview
- Thesis: Endocrine Impacts in Suckermouth Minnow Populations (August 2016 - May 2018).
- College of Health, Science, and Technology's Most Outstanding Graduate Student Award (May 2018).
- Maintained a full-time student schedule while conducting research for a graduate thesis, working as a graduate teaching assistant, and working as an NCAA assistant bowling coach.
- Capable of writing grants and securing funding for research projects.
- Coordinated and organized all aspects of my thesis project including funding, supportive personnel, obtaining materials needed for field research, and safely guiding my team through obtaining specimens in the field.
Univerisity of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO
Bachelor of Science from Biology With A Minor in Chemistry
2001.05
University Overview
- Full-Time NCAA Student Athlete - Bowling (August 2011 - May 2016).
- Awarded Academic All-American for Full-Time Student Athletes (2012 and 2016).
- Dean's List (Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2016)
- President of Central Missouri Academic Collegiate Scholars (August 2013 - May 2016).
- Elected Social Events Coordinator of National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Fall 2011 - Fall 2013).
- Elected co -captain of the Jennies Bowling Team (August 2015 - May 2016).
- Member of the American Chemical Society (Fall 2011 - May 2016).
- Parks and Recreation Bowling Coach (Fall 2011 - May 2016).
- Studied abroad in San Pedro, Belize to identify ideal environments to create new nursery reef systems (Summer 2015).
Skills
Leading and managing collaborative laboratory teams
Sterile laboratory and cell culture techniques
Scientific writing for presentations, grants, and publications
Tissue processing techniques
Flow cytometry
Electroporation techniques
Advanced animal handling and dissection skills
Radiation handling and labeling techniques
IVIS imaging and analysis
Western blotting techniques
Time management
Problem-solving and adaption abilities
Publications - Journal Articles
- Hagen, Matthew W, et al. “The Bone Marrow Niche and Hematopoietic System Are Distinctly Remodeled by CD45-Targeted Astatine-211 Radioimmunotherapy.” Blood Advances, 11 Feb. 2026, www.researchgate.net/publication/400696153_The_bone_marrow_niche_and_hematopoietic_system_are_distinctly_remodeled_by_CD45-targeted_astatine-211_radioimmunotherapy, https://doi.org/10.1182/bloodadvances.2025017065.
- O’Steen, Shyril, et al. “CD20-Targeted α-Radionuclides Synergize with Immune Checkpoint Inhibition to Treat Murine Lymphoma.” Journal of Nuclear Medicine : Official Publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, May 2026, p. jnumed.125.270515, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41644291/, https://doi.org/10.2967/jnumed.125.270515.
- Laszlo, George S., et al. “Humanization of Clinically Used Murine CD45 Antibody for Optimized CD45-Targeted Radioimmunotherapy.” Blood, Ash Publications, 5 Nov. 2024, ashpublications.org/blood/article/144/Supplement%201/4779/532790/Humanization-of-Clinically-Used-Murine-CD45. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
- Laszlo, George S, et al. “[211At]Astatine-Based Anti-CD22 Radioimmunotherapy for B-Cell Malignancies.” Leukemia & Lymphoma, vol. 64, no. 7, 11 May 2023, pp. 1335–1339, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37170642/, https://doi.org/10.1080/10428194.2023.2210710. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
- -. “Development of [211At]Astatine-Based Anti-CD123 Radioimmunotherapy for Acute Leukemias and Other CD123+ Malignancies.” Leukemia, vol. 36, no. 6, June 2022, pp. 1485–1491, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35474099/, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41375-022-01580-7. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Successfully onboarded, trained, and mentored a total of 3 college interns and 23 high school interns while completing funded projects in a timely manner.
Certification
Radiation Training - 5 years
Affiliations
- Fred Hutch Cancer Center
- University of Central Missouri
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Software
Google Programs
LivingImage
Prism/GraphPad
Flo Jo
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Interests
Concerts
Photography
Exploring new restaurants
Make-up and special effects
Watching movies
Baking
Timeline
Radiation Training - 5 years
2021-01
Animal Handling Training - 5 Years
2021-01
Research Technician III/Laboratory Manager
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, FHCRC
2021.01 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Administrative Assistant B
Kaiser Permanente
2018.10 - 2021.01 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Graduate Assistant
University of Central Missouri - Department of Biology and Agriculture
2017.08 - 2018.05 (9 education.months_Label)
Graduate Assistant Coach
University of Central Missouri - Athletic Department
2016.08 - 2018.05 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Univerisity of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science from Biology With A Minor in Chemistry
2001.05
Univeristy of Central Missouri
Master of Science from Biology