Technologist II
Thao Vu
Address | 1079 Zeus Circle, Round Rock, TX 78665
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Education
B.S. Biology: Marine and Freshwater Biology Aug 2009 � May 2014
University of Texas � Austin, TX
� Relevant coursework in:
o Biology of Fishes
o Marine Conservation Biology
o Marine Invertebrates
o Invertebrate Biology
o Field Biology
� Member of the Marine Science Club
Work Experience
Technologist II May 2016 � May 2019
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics � Austin, TX
� Prepared patient samples for LC-MS/MS analysis by operating computerized and automated robotic pipetting equipment (Tecan Evo Freedom).
� Made solutions, calibrators, and qcs used in the extraction process.
� Maintained and did troubleshooting, if necessary, on the pipetting equipment.
� Supervised or instructed other technicians or laboratory assistants.
� Minor experience in oral fluids extraction and running EIA (enzyme immunoassay).
Accessioner/Reviewer Mar 2015 � May 2016
Alere Toxicology � Austin, TX
� Accessioned specimen samples received for testing (involving opening, labeling, and matching patient information).
� Data entered patient information and demographics into the correct LIMs system.
� Performed quality assurance of patient information and test orders.
� Washed and dried laboratory glassware.
Volunteer Curator Oct 2014 � Mar 2015
Texas Natural History Collections (Ichthyology Department) � Austin, TX
� Photographed and identified recently collected fish.
� Counted and measured preserved fish.
� Labeled jars containing preserved fish and helped catalogued them.
� Assisted in compressing the fish rooms.
� Obtained skills working with others and finishing tasks in a timely manner.
� Worked with chemicals, such as ethanol and formalin.
� Washed and dried laboratory glassware.
Senior Student Associate Summer 2013
University of Texas Marine Science Institute � Port Aransas, TX
� Developed effective working relations with groups, individuals, agencies, and the public.
� Educated the public about the surrounding area, which included the ARK - a rehabilitation center for injured sea animals.
Research Experience
Research Assistant Summer 2013
University of Texas Marine Science Institute � Port Aransas, TX
� Assisted a graduate student in a project involving Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) larvae and their reactive distance to prey.
� Recorded the experiment via camera and uploaded results onto a computer program.
� Interpreted results and summarized data into a lab report.
Skills and Interests
� Languages: English (Fluent); Vietnamese (Basic)
� Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
� Interests: Movies/TV, reading, animals, baking
� World Travel: USA, Canada, and Vietnam
Thao Vu
Address | 1079 Zeus Circle, Round Rock, TX 78665
Email | ------------
Phone | ------------
________________________________________
Education
B.S. Biology: Marine and Freshwater Biology Aug 2009 � May 2014
University of Texas � Austin, TX
� Relevant coursework in:
o Biology of Fishes
o Marine Conservation Biology
o Marine Invertebrates
o Invertebrate Biology
o Field Biology
� Member of the Marine Science Club
Work Experience
Technologist II May 2016 � May 2019
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics � Austin, TX
� Prepared patient samples for LC-MS/MS analysis by operating computerized and automated robotic pipetting equipment (Tecan Evo Freedom).
� Made solutions, calibrators, and qcs used in the extraction process.
� Maintained and did troubleshooting, if necessary, on the pipetting equipment.
� Supervised or instructed other technicians or laboratory assistants.
� Minor experience in oral fluids extraction and running EIA (enzyme immunoassay).
Accessioner/Reviewer Mar 2015 � May 2016
Alere Toxicology � Austin, TX
� Accessioned specimen samples received for testing (involving opening, labeling, and matching patient information).
� Data entered patient information and demographics into the correct LIMs system.
� Performed quality assurance of patient information and test orders.
� Washed and dried laboratory glassware.
Volunteer Curator Oct 2014 � Mar 2015
Texas Natural History Collections (Ichthyology Department) � Austin, TX
� Photographed and identified recently collected fish.
� Counted and measured preserved fish.
� Labeled jars containing preserved fish and helped catalogued them.
� Assisted in compressing the fish rooms.
� Obtained skills working with others and finishing tasks in a timely manner.
� Worked with chemicals, such as ethanol and formalin.
� Washed and dried laboratory glassware.
Senior Student Associate Summer 2013
University of Texas Marine Science Institute � Port Aransas, TX
� Developed effective working relations with groups, individuals, agencies, and the public.
� Educated the public about the surrounding area, which included the ARK - a rehabilitation center for injured sea animals.
Research Experience
Research Assistant Summer 2013
University of Texas Marine Science Institute � Port Aransas, TX
� Assisted a graduate student in a project involving Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) larvae and their reactive distance to prey.
� Recorded the experiment via camera and uploaded results onto a computer program.
� Interpreted results and summarized data into a lab report.
Skills and Interests
� Languages: English (Fluent); Vietnamese (Basic)
� Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
� Interests: Movies/TV, reading, animals, baking
� World Travel: USA, Canada, and Vietnam