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Research Associate

Posted on: 2013-01-07

Evotec, San Francisco, CA

Aug. 10 – Present       Associate Scientist

  • Planned and executed time-sensitive projects by working closely with the Compound Management Senior Engineer and the Operations Team
  • Managed the receipt and processing of samples into a high-throughput, quality controlled process 
  • Plated and reformatted over 340K compounds yearly [annualized], including samples for the US NIH’s Molecular Libraries Small Molecule Repository and the US National Cancer Institute
  • Improved operational efficiency with the creation and maintenance of the Operations and Equipment schedules
  • Maintained records for Quality Control processes and validation of liquid handling instruments
  • Partnered with Project Management and Shipping/Receiving teams to ensure that client commit dates for shipments were met
  • Trained new employees in the use of laboratory equipment [FlexiWeigh, SIAS, TECAN, UNIstore]; custom web-based corporate systems; and, standard operating procedures and protocols
  • Established a skills set and a reputation as the \"go to person\" for the Compound Management Department

 

Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA

Sep. 09 – May 10        Substitute Teacher

  • Provided instruction for students when teachers were out of the classroom due to emergencies and/or planned absences
  • Implemented teaching programs established by regular teachers; prepared lessons when required
  • Completed appropriate reporting forms for subject teachers and academic supervisors
  • Respected the confidentiality of personal information
  • Fostered a safe, positive and supportive learning environment

 

Hertford County Early College High School, Ahoskie, NC

Aug. 08 – Aug. 09       Lead Science Teacher

  • Designed labs that aligned with Standard Course of Study for high school students
  • Created assessments that mirrored North Carolina’s End of Course Exams
  • Partnered with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary enrichment activities in Mathematics
  • Scheduled field trips and follow-up activities to reinforce Standard Course of Study
  • Developed and implemented lessons that utilized hands-on activities as well as technology
  • Utilized different instructional methods to meet the varied learning styles of students
  • Executed all classroom duties including: daily lesson plans, grading practices, adhering to federal and state regulations with regard to IEP modifications, and translation of daily notes
  • Established a communications management plan to address the information requirements of parents
  • Created a learning environment based on communication, trust, and shared expectations

 

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Feb. 07 – Aug. 07        Laboratory Assistant

  • Provided maintenance and care of aquariums
  • Collected, stored, and analyzed hormone samples from female fish
  • Provided assistance in the videotaping of male fish behavior in response to female hormones
  • Analyzed and documented fish behavior
  • Maintained experimental records