Medical Clinical Specialist 3 - Georgia Department of Public Health at Waycross Public Health Laboratory - Waycross, GA
(2024-07)
M – F, 40 hrs./week
- MT (AAB) certification August 28, 2025 – Present.
- Work in serology doing screening for syphilis and running confirmatory tests on the DiaSorin.
- Work in virology, using the Panther systems for detecting chlamydia and gonorrhea.
- Receive specimens and enter in the LIS system for proper documentation.
- Help start testing in the molecular department, using the BD Maxx, Cepheid, ABI 7500 for flu, covid, and monkeypox testing.
- Help validate wastewater testing using the Kingfisher Apex for extraction and QIAcuity for dPCR testing for Flu A, Flu B, and RSV targets and BCoV control.
Infectious Diseases Fellow - Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory - Tifton, GA
(2022-08 - 2024-07)
Worked as a research fellow as a part of the Association of Public Health Labs (APHL) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) infectious diseases fellowship.
- Learned skills in extraction and real-time PCR in the molecular department.
- Helped work on a USDA funded research grant proposal for enhancing swine diagnostic methods for the development of rapid and accurate detection of a major viral disease threat to the US swine population by the African Swine Fever virus.
- Helped work on a USDA funded research grant proposal for enhancing avian diagnostics to detect and differentiate Bird Flu or Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease Virus, and others.
- Developed multiplex TaqMan real-time PCR and point of care diagnostic assays using isothermal/LAMP PCR methodologies.
- Participated in review of literature and data analysis.
Biology Lab Instructor - South Georgia State College - Douglas, GA
(2018-08 - 2022-08)
- Collaborated with 4 different biology professors to design experiments that correlate with class learning outcomes for biology students.
- Instructed students on lab experiments that allowed them to gain hands-on experience correlated to class material.
- Taught up to 8 biology lab classes per semester and prepared 10 labs per class to ensure students are presented with detailed, organized, and recent material.
- Reviewed and used student feedback to better cater to students for the upcoming semester.
Academic Peer Tutor - SGSC Stem Center - Waycross, GA
(2017-08 - 2018-05)
- Tutored 3 subjects including chemistry, biology, and physics.
- Helped students better grasp the concepts in class material.
- Assisted with events like STEM fest where I worked with elementary, middle, and high schools to promote STEM careers.
Cashier - Walmart Supercenter - Waycross, GA
(2016-05 - 2016-09)
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner to ensure great customer service.
- Checked out customers and resolved any questions they had to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Kept the work area clean and displays organized in an appealing manner for customers.
Lab Services Assistant - Millenium Health - Waycross, GA
(2015-07 - 2016-02)
- Responsible for packaging urine and oral swab specimens to ensure proper delivery for laboratory testing in a timely manner.
- Provided urine drug tests and pharmacogenetic test (oral swabs) devices and instructions to patients for suitable collection.
Clinical Lab Practicum (Clinicals) - Mayo Clinic Health System - Waycross, GA
(2015-01 - 2015-04)
- Worked 500 hours of clinical experience in a clinical lab setting in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, and phlebotomy departments.
- Exercised caution in handling lab specimens to ensure proper disposal and prevent contamination.
- Prepared specimens in the microbiology lab by inoculating plates for incubation to later analyze bacteria present in samples.
- Experience in operating and calibrating machines like Cobas 6000, 500, and e411, Stago, Sysmex XE-5000, Iris, Anoxomat.
Student Desk Clerk - Gould Memorial Library - Brunswick, GA
(2014-02 - 2014-12)
- Researched data and information to help students using GIL and Galileo to assist in helping complete their assignments.
- Assisted students and public users with printing and releasing of documents.
- Charged and discharged books using library inventory management to give needed information.
- Scanned back in and organized returned books from the library drop box.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Waycross Health and Rehabilitation - Waycross, GA
(2012-06 - 2013-07)
- Assisted patients in day to day living by performing vitals, checking temperature, bathing, and feeding to ensure proper care.
- Kept patient rooms and surrounding work areas clean to decrease potential infections and create an inviting environment.
- Received employee of the month award in 2013 for outstanding service to patients and the ability to work well with others.
