Education
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Aug 2016 – May 2019Genomics and Molecular Genetics
Cumulative GPA 3.86.
Experience
Georgia Power Company Atlanta, GA
Jun 2026 – PresentQA Specialist — contract through The Salem Group
Review analytical data, quality-control results, and laboratory documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
Eurofins Scientific Atlanta, GA
Dec 2023 – Jun 2026Metals Analyst
Analyzed soil and water samples via ICP-OES for metals. Performed daily instrument maintenance, prepared standards, and prioritized rush samples to meet client turnaround requirements. The laboratory operated as Analytical Environmental Services until its acquisition by Eurofins in January 2024.
ALS Global Holland, MI
May 2019 – Oct 2023Laboratory Technician / Volatiles Analyst / Interim Team Lead
Progressed through laboratory technician, volatiles analyst, and interim team lead roles. Extracted soil and water samples using varied procedures; analyzed volatile organic compounds by purge-and-trap GC-MS; managed and maintained multiple instruments while independently operating the second-shift volatiles lab. Led Organics Preparation for three months, setting daily goals, attending production meetings, and communicating priorities to nontechnical staff.
Dept. of Genomics and Molecular Genetics East Lansing, MI
Feb 2018 – May 2019Undergraduate Research Assistant
Member of Professor Robert Abramovitch's tuberculosis drug discovery lab. Developed and replicated laboratory methods, prepared sterile stock solutions, and managed general laboratory upkeep and inventory.
Skills
Laboratory and quality-assurance experience including ICP-OES, purge-and-trap GC-MS, analytical data review, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, standard preparation, sample extraction, and adherence to SOPs and quality-control requirements.