Rachel Gray

MS, Biological Sciences

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PortlandMember since August 15, 2026

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Department: Science

Experience

Adjunct Professor of Biology - Oakland Community College - multiple campuses

(2019-08)

Department: Science

Spring/Summer 2026: Instructor for Anatomy and Physiology with lab
Winter 2026: Instructor for Anatomy and Physiology with lab and Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
Fall 2025: Instructor for Anatomy and Physiology with lab and Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
Spring/Summer 2025: Instructor for Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology with lab (for science majors)
Winter 2025: Instructor for Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology with lab (for science majors)
Fall 2024: Instructor for Life Sciences with lab
Fall 2021: Instructor for Environmental Science with lab
Fall 2019: Instructor for Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology with lab (for science majors)

Substitute teacher and paraprofessional in general and special education - EduStaff, LLC. - Grand Rapids, MI

(2019-02)

Department: Oakland County, selected districts

Substitute Secondary Integrated Science Teacher for grades 6 and 7 - Universal Academy - Detroit, MI

(2018-08 - 2018-12)

Department: Science

Adjunct Instructor of Biology - Macomb Community College - Warren & Clinton Township, MI

(2008-09 - 2014-12)

Department: Biology. (Fall 2008, Summer 2011 - Fall 2014)

Fundamentals of Nutrition (on-line and on-ground)
General Biology with Lab
Environmental Science (on-line and on-ground)

Adjunct Faculty - International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) - Troy, MI

(2008-09 - 2009-12)

Department: General Education

Environmental Sciences

Teaching Assistant - Florida International University (FIU) - Miami, FL

(2001-09 - 2004-05)

Department: Biology

Biochemistry Lab
Human biology Lab
Microbiology Lab

Field Reporter/Data Collection/Medical Records Abstractor - Westat - Rockville, MD (Home Office)

(2008-07 - 2011-06)

Abstracted data from electronic medical records in the emergency room for the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) public health surveillance system field project. Monitored drug-related hospital emergency department visits related to drug use, misuse, and abuse.

Conducted data collection procedures from locations in Detroit Metropolitan area: Southfield Providence Hospital and Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital (currently McLaren Oakland)

Medical Technician - American Red Cross - National Testing Lab - Detroit, MI

(2007-11 - 2008-04)

Operated automated blood testing equipment and performed manual testing following standard operating procedures.

Admissions Assistant, Library Assistant, Lab technician - Bastyr University - Kenmore, WA

(2005-01 - 2006-09)

Admissions Assistant: helped with mailing, updating prospective student database and filing paperwork for admissions files
Library Assistant: performed library circulation procedures, processed new material for collections, organized collections using Dewey Decimal Classification System
Lab Technician: assisted with Echinacea spp. extract research. Cultured cells for bioactivity studies using biochemical essays. Performed initial pilot experiments for extract bioactivity studies using harvested blood cells and worked on experimental design for combination studies for studying possible synergistic modes of action in biochemical assays

Teaching Assistant, Research Associate - Florida International University - Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), Department of Biology, Center for Ethno-biology and Natural Products Research (CENAP) - Miami, FL

(2001-08 - 2004-08)

Teaching Assistant: Instructor for laboratory courses in Biochemistry, Human biology and Microbiology (Fall 2001 - Spring 2004)
Research Associate: NCCAM/NCCIM (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine/Integrative Health) and DOD (Department of Defense) funded natural product research. Contributed to grant writing, ordering supplies and conducting laboratory testing and experiments for plant extract bioactivity screening using cell-culture. Prepared samples from raw plant material and used biochemistry methods to purify extracts for testing

Veterinary Technician - Animal Welfare Society of south Florida - Miami, FL

(2000-01 - 2000-12)

Veterinary assistant in multi-doctor, low-cost non-profit veterinary hospital in South Miami. Trained on the job to function as animal nurse in patient intake, office visits and intensive care.

Managed adoption center, filled prescriptions, conducted manual laboratory tests, blood draws and sample collection
Fostered kittens and sick animals

Summer Camp Counselor/Upward Bound Mentor - Miami Museum of Science - IMPACT (Integrated Marine Program And Computer Training) - Miami, FL

(2001-07 - 2001-08)

Assisted students with daily marine and atmospheric science observational activities and science projects. Assignments were designed for developing math, measurement, and library research skills. Program was implemented to serve students with limited resources for access to surrounding nature areas, or exposure to environmental and computer science programs with residence in Little Havana and Little Haiti areas.

Phlebotomist Technician (donation center) - Puget Sound Blood Center - Olympia, WA

(1999-06 - 1999-12)

Conducted donor eligibility interviews and testing. Performed quality control procedures on equipment. Preparation of donation bags for transfer to storage facility.

Volunteer - Wildlife Rehabilitator Assistant - Paws Olympic Wildlife Center - McCleary, WA

(1998-09 - 1999-12)

Cleaning enclosures and assisting with medical procedures, food preparation and hand and bottle-feeding of orphaned wildlife including birds, raptors, opossums, squirrels, raccoons, deer, elk.