Shannon Slewitzke
Galveston,TX
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages data analysis, research experience, and problem-solving expertise in service of public health.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate II
University of Texas Medical Branch
03.2024 - Current
- Processed and banked 1000s of specimens collected from study participants
- Maintained an infectious disease biorepository and prepared specimens for send out to researchers
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
Testing & Evaluation Specialist
Harris County Health Department
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered technical training on field and laboratory procedures, instrumentation, and quality control protocols.
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
Research Technician II
Baylor College of Medicine
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in projects looking at rare lung cancer mutations using Illumina sequencing
- Developed skills in cell culture, library preparation, and flow cytometry
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
Library Services Specialist
Harris County Public Library
02.2015 - 01.2022
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
05.2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biochemistry
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Physical Anthropology
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2019
Skills
- Illumina & Nanopore sequencing
- Basic bioinformatics
- Python and R programming
- Literature reviews
- Research laboratory skills
- Research and analysis
Timeline
Research Associate II
University of Texas Medical Branch
03.2024 - Current
Testing & Evaluation Specialist
Harris County Health Department
02.2023 - 02.2024
Research Technician II
Baylor College of Medicine
01.2022 - 01.2023
Library Services Specialist
Harris County Public Library
02.2015 - 01.2022
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biochemistry
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Physical Anthropology
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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