Résumé
Scientific rigor, grounded in care.
I hold an M.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology and a B.S. in Forensic Science, with hands-on experience in GxP laboratory operations, molecular techniques, biological sample management, and research.
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Background
Experience at a glance
Education
M.S., Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of New Haven, May 2025
B.S., Forensic Science — Biology
Minor in Criminal Justice, University of New Haven, May 2024
Laboratory experience
CSS Technician I, Azenta Life Sciences
November 2025–May 2026
Executed GxP-compliant laboratory workflows, maintained chain of custody and sample integrity for temperature-sensitive specimens, performed quality checks, and coordinated across operations, logistics, and technical teams.
Biochemistry Lab Assistant, University of New Haven
September 2023–May 2024
Prepared reagents, stock solutions, buffers, and sample aliquots; supported troubleshooting; maintained records, equipment readiness, and chemical inventories.
Scientific techniques
Mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, DNA/RNA/protein extraction and quantitation, PCR and RT-qPCR, molecular and plasmid cloning, CRISPR-Cas9 workflows, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, electrophoresis, plate-based assays, and microplate analysis.
Data interpretation with R, Python, SnapGene, and NCBI tools; GxP compliance, SOP adherence, documentation accuracy, liquid nitrogen sample tracking, and inventory management.
Forensic science
DNA extraction from porous, nonporous, and human biological sources; preliminary and confirmatory biological-fluid testing; STR and Y-STR profile interpretation; chain-of-custody procedures; technical review; and familiarity with CODIS.
Research
Honors Thesis: “How Can Modern DNA Analysis and Databases Aid in Solving Open Sexual Assault Cases”
Planned and performed DNA extraction, purification, quantification, and downstream molecular and forensic analyses; documented reproducible methods, optimized workflows, and presented findings in written and oral formats.
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For forensic science roles specifically, there's a focused version of my résumé on the forensics page.