Tynea Gerbo
Seligman,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Associate I – Bacteriology
ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Operate LIMS software to input data, track samples, and process additional test requests
- Sample collection from various sources including cultures, fluid, feces, and tissue
- Culture for specific bacteria and fungi based on animal, sample type, and case differential
- Perform stains, biochemical tests, and/or MALDI-TOF MS to identify bacteria
- Identify mycotic organisms utilizing MALDI-TOF MS and macro/micromorphology as primary fungal technician
- Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory
- Analyze raw Sanger sequence results using SeqMan Pro and NCBI BLAST to identify unknown organisms for MALDI-TOF MSP creation used in internal database
Laboratory Assistant – Bacteriology
ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Ethanol-formic acid extraction of bacteria and mycotic isolates for MALDI-TOF MS
- MALDI-TOF MSP creation and input of organisms to increase in-house NOID databases
- Prepare isolates for long-term storage in ultra-low temperature freezers and liquid nitrogen
- Perform routine laboratory maintenance on equipment including biosafety cabinets
- Assist in training of new student laboratory assistants
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical Clinic
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Collect samples to be analyzed in-house or to prepare for testing elsewhere
- Assist in surgical procedures and monitor animals post-op
- Sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment in an autoclave
- Perform minor procedures and surgical dental cleaning on patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05.2021
Associate - Liberal Arts
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, Iowa05.2018
Skills
- Quality Control Procedures
- Microbiological Safety
- Laboratory Record Keeping
- Microbial Identification
Timeline
Diagnostic Associate I – Bacteriology
ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
05.2021 - 12.2023
Laboratory Assistant – Bacteriology
ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
05.2019 - 05.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical Clinic
11.2016 - 05.2018
Associate - Liberal Arts
Marshalltown Community College
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Iowa State University
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