Si'Ana Coggins
Rockville,MD
Summary
I am a resourceful and innovative biochemist with 10+ years of experience in wrangling large ideas into digestible parcels. I possess a keen attention to detail and am accustomed to collaborating with various stakeholders to address dynamic company and employee needs. I believe in fostering a culture of curiosity that supports continuous improvement and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduler & Trainer
Millipore Sigma
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and maintain semi-automated sample tracking system to accurately forecast departmental resource needs and manage client study scheduling to optimize target KPIs
- Train junior staff in scheduling procedures and SOP development/optimization
- Create training tools and facilitate in-person training sessions to support standardization of organizational knowledge transfer
- Cultivate stakeholder relationships to (i) understand client and organizational needs and (ii) promptly construct tailored solutions
- 2024 High Potential Employee and member of McKinsey Black Leadership Essentials April 2024 cohort.
Scientist I
Henry M Jackson Foundation contractor at Uniformed Services University
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Harmonized lab’s Luminex-based SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay with WHO SARS-CoV-2 serology standard
- Supervised team of 3 research assistants and 1 research associate tasked to conduct SARS-CoV-2 serological testing across 5 DoD funded projects
- Constructed trainings for international collaborators and established serological and operational SOPs to standardize laboratory activities at USUHS and international collaborating institutions.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Henry M Jackson Foundation contractor at Uniformed Services University
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Developed Luminex-based SARS-CoV-2 surrogate neutralization assay, constructed supporting SOP documentation and learning materials to support knowledge transfer
- Trained diverse range of lab personnel at USUHS and other (inter)national collaborating institutions
- Constructed and implemented novel organization systems within laboratory setting to streamline serological testing of over 30,000 human samples and support data retrieval/analysis efforts for subsequent publications.
Education
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Cell, and Developmental Biology -
Emory University
Atlanta08.2020
B.S. Biochemistry (Honors) and Molecular and Cellular Biology (cum laude) -
University of Arizona
Tucson05.2015
Skills
- Rapid assimilation and distillation of complex concepts
- Clear communication and meticulous project management
- Adult learning theory implementation (academic & industry)
- Enthusiastic collaborator
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Timeline
Scheduler & Trainer
Millipore Sigma
07.2023 - Current
Scientist I
Henry M Jackson Foundation contractor at Uniformed Services University
02.2023 - 07.2023
Postdoctoral Researcher
Henry M Jackson Foundation contractor at Uniformed Services University
09.2020 - 02.2023
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Cell, and Developmental Biology -
Emory University
B.S. Biochemistry (Honors) and Molecular and Cellular Biology (cum laude) -
University of Arizona
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