Associate Project Manager
10/2005 to
01/2008
Almac Clinical Services -
Durham,
NC
Independently managed the labeling, packaging and distribution of clinical trial products and supplies for multiple pharmaceutical companies. After being promoted from a Project Coordinator position, served as a mentor to and trainer of new Project Coordinators within Almac.
Research Laboratory Technician
08/2004 to
06/2005
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine -
Rochester,
MN
Within the Thoracic Disease Research Unit, studied growth factors for lung diseases and angiogenesis via cell culture techniques and various microbiological assays. Published research results in a paper with Dr. Nicholas Vlahakis in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Research and Development Scientist
06/2002 to
05/2003
Integrated Biomolecule Corporation -
Tucson,
AZ
Performed chemical analysis of nutritional supplements and vitamins using techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography. Synthesized and purified organic products and peptides.
Research Associate
01/2000 to
05/2002
University of Arizona Chemistry Department -
Tucson,
AZ
Studied models of molybdenum-containing enzymes which are required for proper neurological development and various metabolic processes. Using electrochemical techniques, investigated electron transfer reactions within the model compounds and enzymes. Contributed to the publication of five papers with research advisor Dr. John Enemark in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Inorganic Chemistry, and Inorganica Chemica Acta.
Teaching Assistant
08/1999 to
05/2001
University of Arizona Chemistry Department -
Tucson,
AZ
Instructed undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses. Served as the assistant instructor of an advanced-level chemistry course.