Amy Sondgeroth

• Actively participated in lab meetings, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative research atmosphere.
• Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
• Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to knowledge sharing within the scientific community.
• Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
• Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• Assisted and mentored undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment as well as their research projects while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Contributed to the drafting of scientific manuscripts, leading to successful publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments and advance projects towards meaningful outcomes
• Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, anticipating needs and avoiding disruptions in research activities due to shortages or delays.
• Developed strong working relationships with vendors, securing favorable pricing on essential laboratory equipment and consumables.

• Assisted lead scientist in vaccine development projects involving recombinant viruses

• Proficient in recombinant DNA/plasmid construction and analysis, PCR and recombination

• Mammalian cell culture including viral infections and harvests

• Sterilize instruments and follow general lab safety procedures