Stephanie Melton
STEPHANIE MELTON
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PROFILE
Scientist with experience in research and medical laboratory testing and quality control. As a scientist in the medical field, my priority is to provide accurate results for patients. The improvement in overall health is the goal for patients care. I have excellent communication among laboratory personnel and the ability to manage laboratory equipment, supplies and train new employees.
EXPERIENCE
Medical Laboratory Technician
Gamma Healthcare Inc, Tyler, Texas
February 2020- November 2020
• Maintained CLIA compliance
• Maintained reagent and sample inventory
• Processed blood samples for both chemistry and hematology
• Quality control and comparison studies among reagents and machines
• Ability to troubleshoot LIS, instrument, and testing errors
Research Associate
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas
October 2018-present
• Animal husbandry and genotyping
• Maintain lab orders and inventory
• Process blood samples
Research Assistant
Henry M. Jackson Foundation: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR): Military HIV Research Program (MHRP), Silver Spring, Maryland
August 2016-September 2018
• Single Genome Sequencing (SGA) of HIV by Sanger and developed next generation libraries for PacBio, Nanopore, and Ion Torrent platforms.
• Extracted HIV RNA from infectious samples, synthesized cDNA, and amplified DNA to SGA.
• Order lab equipment, process deliveries, and stock the labs
• Train interns, graduate students, and other technicians
• Develop, maintain, and edit Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain freezer and sample inventory
Graduate Research Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University Biology Department, Nacogdoches Texas
May 2015- August 2016
• Thesis: Recognition Sequence in Gluten by the Prolyl Endoprotease of Eurygaster integriceps
• SDS-PAGE Gels, isoelectric focusing, enzyme digestion and MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
• Sample preparation for N-terminal sequencing
EDUCATION
Master of Science
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston-Tyler, Texas:
Pending Graduation December 2021
• Major: Clinical Lab Science
• Coursework: Pathogenic Microbiology, Hematology, Blood Band, Chemistry, Technical Writing, Research, Lab Management.
Additional Graduate Courses
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore/Rockville, Maryland; GPA 4.0
Attended May 2017-May2018
• Coursework: Advanced Cellular Biology, Advanced Recombinant DNA Laboratory
Master of Science
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas:
Graduated August 2016
• Major: Biotechnology; GPA: 3.5
• Thesis: Recognition Sequence in Gluten by the Prolyl Endoprotease of Eurygaster integriceps
• Coursework: Bio-Physics, Molecular Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Genetics and Statistical Methods of Animal Breeding
Bachelor of Science (University Scholar; Cum Laude)
Stephen F. Austin State University: Nacogdoches, Texas
Graduated May 2014
• Major: Cell and Molecular Biology; GPA: 3.5
• Minors: Chemistry, Food and Nutrition
• Coursework: Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Cellular Biology, Calculus, Microbiology
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Research
• Determined the range of THF that would produce better yields in the synthesis of α-chloro-2,6- dimethlaceilide
• The Incidence of SARS-CoV-19 Among Varying Diabetics in Nursing Homes-In Progress
Laboratory Skills
• Gene Editing, Cell Culture, Immunofluorescence, Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy, and small animal care
• Design and interpret DNA ligations and transformations into prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Protocol design and budgeting
• SAS Programing, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Sequencer Analysis
• Protein Purification, RNA Isolation and Purification, Western Blots.
• Enzyme Kinetics and Microarray Analysis
• Biophysics: Chromatography, Ultracentrifugation, and Spectrometry
Laboratory Instrument Experience
• ACL Top 500 by Instrument Labs
• Beckman Unicel DxH 600
• Beckman AU680
• Beckman Access Access 2
• Arkray Aution Max AX-4030
• IQ200 ELITE TRIS- IRIS
• Tosoh G8 HBA1C/VAR Analysis
• OrthoVision
STEPHANIE MELTON
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PROFILE
Scientist with experience in research and medical laboratory testing and quality control. As a scientist in the medical field, my priority is to provide accurate results for patients. The improvement in overall health is the goal for patients care. I have excellent communication among laboratory personnel and the ability to manage laboratory equipment, supplies and train new employees.
EXPERIENCE
Medical Laboratory Technician
Gamma Healthcare Inc, Tyler, Texas
February 2020- November 2020
• Maintained CLIA compliance
• Maintained reagent and sample inventory
• Processed blood samples for both chemistry and hematology
• Quality control and comparison studies among reagents and machines
• Ability to troubleshoot LIS, instrument, and testing errors
Research Associate
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas
October 2018-present
• Animal husbandry and genotyping
• Maintain lab orders and inventory
• Process blood samples
Research Assistant
Henry M. Jackson Foundation: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR): Military HIV Research Program (MHRP), Silver Spring, Maryland
August 2016-September 2018
• Single Genome Sequencing (SGA) of HIV by Sanger and developed next generation libraries for PacBio, Nanopore, and Ion Torrent platforms.
• Extracted HIV RNA from infectious samples, synthesized cDNA, and amplified DNA to SGA.
• Order lab equipment, process deliveries, and stock the labs
• Train interns, graduate students, and other technicians
• Develop, maintain, and edit Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain freezer and sample inventory
Graduate Research Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University Biology Department, Nacogdoches Texas
May 2015- August 2016
• Thesis: Recognition Sequence in Gluten by the Prolyl Endoprotease of Eurygaster integriceps
• SDS-PAGE Gels, isoelectric focusing, enzyme digestion and MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
• Sample preparation for N-terminal sequencing
EDUCATION
Master of Science
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston-Tyler, Texas:
Pending Graduation December 2021
• Major: Clinical Lab Science
• Coursework: Pathogenic Microbiology, Hematology, Blood Band, Chemistry, Technical Writing, Research, Lab Management.
Additional Graduate Courses
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore/Rockville, Maryland; GPA 4.0
Attended May 2017-May2018
• Coursework: Advanced Cellular Biology, Advanced Recombinant DNA Laboratory
Master of Science
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas:
Graduated August 2016
• Major: Biotechnology; GPA: 3.5
• Thesis: Recognition Sequence in Gluten by the Prolyl Endoprotease of Eurygaster integriceps
• Coursework: Bio-Physics, Molecular Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Genetics and Statistical Methods of Animal Breeding
Bachelor of Science (University Scholar; Cum Laude)
Stephen F. Austin State University: Nacogdoches, Texas
Graduated May 2014
• Major: Cell and Molecular Biology; GPA: 3.5
• Minors: Chemistry, Food and Nutrition
• Coursework: Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Cellular Biology, Calculus, Microbiology
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Research
• Determined the range of THF that would produce better yields in the synthesis of α-chloro-2,6- dimethlaceilide
• The Incidence of SARS-CoV-19 Among Varying Diabetics in Nursing Homes-In Progress
Laboratory Skills
• Gene Editing, Cell Culture, Immunofluorescence, Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy, and small animal care
• Design and interpret DNA ligations and transformations into prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Protocol design and budgeting
• SAS Programing, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Sequencer Analysis
• Protein Purification, RNA Isolation and Purification, Western Blots.
• Enzyme Kinetics and Microarray Analysis
• Biophysics: Chromatography, Ultracentrifugation, and Spectrometry
Laboratory Instrument Experience
• ACL Top 500 by Instrument Labs
• Beckman Unicel DxH 600
• Beckman AU680
• Beckman Access Access 2
• Arkray Aution Max AX-4030
• IQ200 ELITE TRIS- IRIS
• Tosoh G8 HBA1C/VAR Analysis
• OrthoVision