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Trisha's resume

Over three years of experience in laboratory work in Biology while concurrently pursuing a degree in Biology. Experience includes both industrial and research labs for immunology, genetics, and microbiology.

Teaching experience, with seven years in early childhood education and middle school tutoring experience in math, history, English, and science.

Natural leadership, problem solving, and teaching skills that are manifested in becoming a resource in almost any situation for guidance and answering peers’ questions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Analyst I Healthcare Reprocessing
Performed various non-clinical microbiology testing of medical devices according to FDA GXP standards. Problem solved as a team and individually to provide highest quality testing possible in every circumstance. Job required exceptional flexibility and time management skills.
• Sample extraction and plating.
• Aseptic microbiology technique.
• Data integrity and good documentation practices.

Research Assistant for the Dale Laboratory
University of Utah Biology Department, Salt Lake City, 2015–2016
Assisted research under the supervision of Colin Dale and was mentored by PHD students in the lab. Performed duties and studied current research according to the direction of the primary investigator.
• Aseptic microbiology technique for plating and culture growth.
• Inverse PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis.
• DNA extraction using organic and non-organic solvents.
• Documented data with Microbiology Excel.

Immunology R & D Technician I
ARUP Labs, Salt Lake City, 2012-2014
Assisted with various laboratory tasks by request from scientists, such as DNA extraction using the Magnapure system, cytokine assays using Luminex technology, and performed ELISA testing. Daily tasks were pulling and making aliquots of samples specified by database reports. I tracked specimen data using Excel, and used A.R.U.P. software to generate data reports.
• Laboratory safety.
• HIPAA compliance.
• DNA extraction.
• ELISA.

Lead Teacher
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Child Development Center, Seattle, 2006–2011
Led a classroom of two and three year olds with an assistant teacher. Used emergent curriculum and positive discipline techniques. Problem solving, flexibility and quick thinking were required to manage a dynamic classroom.
• Wrote and implemented curriculum, including field trip planning.
• Taught parent education workshops. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science 2016 Biology Major Emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry Minor
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Science 2012 Biology Major
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Arts 2002 General Studies Fine Art/Studio Art emphasis
Great Basin College
Elko, NV

SKILLS

Biology and chemistry lab techniques
Laboratory safety
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Photoshop
Ability to teach art, science and math
Drawing, painting, sculpture

VOLUNTEER WORK

Point Reyes Coastal Ecosystem Restoration 2016 Alternative Breaks Program, University of Utah Bennion Center partnered with Pt. Reyes National Parks Service

Food Prep/Kitchen Volunteer 2014 Adventure Youth Summer Camp

Impact Kids Volunteer Teacher 2013-2014 KidVenture preschool classroom, Adventure Foursquare Church

HONORS AND AWARDS
University of Utah Dean’s List 2015
Great Basin College Hugh McMullen Scholarship 2002 - 2003
Great Basin College Magna Cum Laude Graduate May 2002
Great Basin College Art Club President 2002
Great Basin College Jesse Dewar Art Scholarship 2001 - 2002
Great Basin College Outstanding Art Student Award 2001, 2002
Great Basin College Academic Excellence Award 2001
Great Basin College Dean's List 2000 - 2003
Spring Creek High School Millennium Scholar 2000
Spring Creek High School Silver Scholar 1999