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Victoria Epps

San Diego,CA

Summary

Hi there! I am a recent graduate from UCSD with a B.S. in Human Biology. I am currently a lab assistant at a start-up biotech company that focuses on transforming non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). I also have experience with science communications, field ecology, plant science, and tracking bee pollination. Feel free to reach out for more information.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Assistant

Cradle Genomics
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - Current

Cradle is dedicated to the transformation of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) by offering comprehensive fetal genetic analysis and pregnancy health screening solutions at early stages of pregnancy.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordination of sample collections
  • Accessioning of human samples and data entry into developmental database/LIMS
  • Receive reagents and consumables; organize and manage inventory and manages requests
  • Inventory management
  • Providing weekly summaries of projects
  • LIMS support
  • PowerBI support
  • BarTender support
  • Reagent preparation
  • Writing and revising SOPs

Volunteer Intern

UCSD Kohn Lab
UCSD
11.2020 - 06.2021

Kohn Lab focuses on mating systems evolution, floral biology, pollination, and biodiversity.

Responsibilities:

  • Bee pollen collection from pollinating fauna visiting native species
  • Pollen count data entry
  • Field work
  • Running transects
  • Maintaining greenhouse.

UCSD Swim&Dive Team Manager

UCSD
UCSD
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Organized and ran UCSD recruit trips for prospective student-athletes.
  • Assisted in setting up pool deck and cleaning up public areas during practices and swim meets.
  • Maintained Colorado Time Systems swim timing equipment.
  • Prepared results from timing systems for swimming officials and coaches.

Science Communication Intern - Content Creator

UCSD Octavio Aburto Lab
UCSD
09.2019 - 09.2020

Work with Twitter platform of Gulf of California Marine Program (GCMP). Creates twitter posts that tie in environmental issues and other relevant information to the studies and findings of the lab.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California, San Diego
San Diego
06.2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Word
  • BarTender
  • Field Work
  • Greenhouse
  • Science Communications
  • Reagent Preparation

Timeline

Laboratory Assistant

Cradle Genomics
06.2021 - Current

Volunteer Intern

UCSD Kohn Lab
11.2020 - 06.2021

Science Communication Intern - Content Creator

UCSD Octavio Aburto Lab
09.2019 - 09.2020

UCSD Swim&Dive Team Manager

UCSD
09.2018 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California, San Diego
Victoria Epps