Emily Baker
Saint Paul
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Professional II
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis
05.2024 - Current
- Works successfully with diverse group of researchers across multiple universities to accomplish goals and address issues related to common research aims.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Conducts comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Manages time effectively to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and deadlines are met.
- Collaborates closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Performs transmission electron microscopy data collection and analysis of retinal tissue.
- Performs scanning electron microscopy sample preparation.
- Performs genotyping of multiple genetic strains of mice.
- Manages a colony of over 300 mice including breeding schemes, husbandry, tissue collection and processing, and data management.
- Performs western blot assay.
- Performs in vivo and ex vivo IVIS spectrum imaging.
- Performs routine laboratory maintenance.
- Performs calculations and makes solutions used for experiments and daily laboratory use.
- Performs literary research.
- Writes and updates standard operating procedures for position specific assays.
- Writes and updates regulatory protocols for new and continued research.
- Performs all animal handling and solution administration training for laboratory.
- Performs mouse anesthesia and monitoring.
Laboratory Technician II
WuXi AppTec
Mendota Heights
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Performs various tests that include injections, patching, wrapping, implantation of test substances, clinical observations, and withdrawing and collecting bodily fluids.
- Regularly performs Acute Systemic Toxicity testing, Sub-chronic/Subacute Toxicity testing, Pyrogenicity testing, and Dermal testing.
- Performs clinical assessments and treatments per veterinarian request.
- Handles rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and mice humanely following SOPs and protocol.
- Prepares animals for testing, by shaving, weighing, identifying, and anesthetizing the animals.
- Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
- Performs operational reviews within multiple departments.
- Normally receives minimal instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.
- Works in a team environment and independently as required.
- Performs job-specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Continued understanding and use of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Resident Care Assistant
Our House Senior Living - Memory Care River Falls
River Falls
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Care for patients with diagnoses such as diabetes, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease.
- Distribute medications, controlled substances, and treatments per physicians' orders.
- Use intervention tools to de-escalate potentially harmful situations.
- Observe and report unusual or urgent circumstances in the patient's condition or environment.
- Follow and execute residents' individualized support plans (ISP), assisting with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and other daily tasks.
- Perform assessments of vitals, mental state, and physical state and follow up with appropriate steps.
- Communicate with medical professionals and family during crisis and daily activities.
Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Work closely with Professors and peers in a research setting.
- Perform behavioral and chemical testing in a rodent model.
- Perform rodent brain sectioning using a Vibratome.
- Prepare brain sections for staining.
- Perform Immunohistochemistry staining.
- Follow and execute laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Adhere to animal use and handling protocols and procedures.
- Administer subcutaneous injections in a rodent model.
- Prepared reports and presentations summarizing research findings for academic publication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Wisconsin River Falls
River Falls, WI05.2022
High School Diploma -
Mahtomedi Senior High School
Mahtomedi, MN06.2019
Skills
- English
- Excel
- Quality assurance
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Organization
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Good laboratory practices
- Effective communication
- Microsoft Word
Certifications Courses
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (Minnesota, NREMT)
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Research Professional II
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
05.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician II
WuXi AppTec
07.2022 - 05.2024
Resident Care Assistant
Our House Senior Living - Memory Care River Falls
04.2021 - 07.2022
Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
09.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Wisconsin River Falls
High School Diploma -
Mahtomedi Senior High School