Skilled Research Scientist focused on molecular biology and epidemiology. Exceptional research skills with demonstrated success in study design and execution. Well-organized and enthusiastic with a willingness to take on new challenges and learn new skills.
Skills
Project Management
Presentations and public speaking
Supervision
MS Office
Communication skills
Administration knowledge
Molecular biology and genetics
Organization
Writing reports
Laboratory Procedures
Work History
05/2016 to Current
Program CoordinatorCope Health Solutions – West Covina, CA,
Led seven cohorts for the National Diabetes Prevention Program, resulting in obtain CDC recognition for the agency's ability to prevent type 2 diabetes
Providing ongoing direction and leadership for the NDPP program operations
Assist with data analysis for the agency. Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of program strengths and weaknesses
Develop impactful grant applications to enhance the organization's potential for funding awards in chronic disease prevention and self-management
04/2015 to 12/2015
MPH InternApex Systems – Carlsbad, CA,
Conducted data collection, statistical analysis, and reported findings on several public health programs
Assisted New York State Department of Health with Harmful Alga Bloom surveillance for Cayuga County in data collection through questionnaire administration
Designed the Cayuga County Health Department Maternal Child Health Nurse-Family partnership electronic database
Collected, organized, and disseminated quality water fluoridation data from multiple sources including local organizations and government entities to appropriate individuals
Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to increase health literacy and reduce the incidence of chronic disease and obesity
08/2014 to 04/2015
Associate ScientistBasf – Denver, CO,
Designed and developed small-scale models for freezing and thawing drug substances. One model was utilized in a study showing an annual savings of approximately $175,000
Conduct experiments for the purposes of commercial manufacturing support for biopharmaceutical purification and bulk drug substance handling process consisting of chromatography, viral inactivation, ultrafiltration/difiltration (UF/DF), filtration and bulk scale cryogenics unit operations
Operated, cleaned, and maintained laboratory equipment; Prepared buffers and reagents; Documented experimental data and results, data verification, and prepared study protocols and final reports
Troubleshot process-related problems observed at manufacturing scale through the design of scale-down studies and evaluate data from manufacturing lots
Interfaced with Process Development, Pilot Plant, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Support, Quality Assurance, Analytical, Supply Chain and Global Regulatory Sciences groups
02/2006 to 03/2011
Research Technician ISUNY Upstate University – City, STATE,
Worked in a collaborative environment on multiple retinal stem cell research projects using molecular biology and histological techniques. Results from this work were published in the Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science Journal.
Assisted with training junior team members in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment
Assisted six graduate students and scientists with in-depth research in both lab and office environments
Leveraged highly effective communication and active listening skills to work effectively with scientists of diverse backgrounds and accomplish common research goals
Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
Education
Expected in
Masters: Public Health (MPH) Purdue University Global - Fort Lauderdale, Florida GPA:
Graduated with 3.93 GPA
Thesis: An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Parent Participation in Decreasing Childhood Dental Caries through Motivational Interviewing
Coursework in Health Behavior, Principles of Epidemiology, Biostatistics I&II, Public Health Program Development, Grant and Contract Writing MPH Capstone
Expected in
M.A: Biological Sciences CUNY At Lehman College - Bronx, New York GPA:
Graduated with 3.94 GPA
Thesis: A Transmission electron microscopic study on the effects of gadolinium, a mechanoreceptor blocker, on gravitropism in inhibiting elongation growth of the tobacco plant shoots and roots
Coursework in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Transmission Electron Microscopy, and Biochemistry
Expected in
B.A: Biological Sciences SUNY At Binghamton - Binghamton, NY GPA:
Additional Information
Cone Degeneration Following Rod Ablation in a Reversible Model of Retinal Degeneration
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