Jillian Ricci
1140 Lakeshore Blvd. • Rochester, NY 14617
(860) 751-8180 •
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
Bachelor of Science in Biology May 2012
Concentration in Pre-Medicine
Minor in Chemistry
GPA: 3.42; Dean’s List Spring 2009 and Fall 2011
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester, NY June 2012 to Present
Research and Development Laboratory Associate
Verification and Validation Operator of MTS and BioVue Vision Analyzer:
· Perform Verification and Validation of transfusion medicine analyzer prototypes
· Perform and interpret manual immunohematology Column Agglutination Technology assays
· Troubleshoot issues with assays and instruments
· Train peers on analyzer operations and laboratory protocols
· Travel to and instruct Customer sites on protocols and operations of Vision analyzer
o Syracuse, New York
o Linz, Austria
· Document daily laboratory practices according to standard operation procedures, good laboratory practice, and good manufacturing practices
· Knowledge of FDA regulations and protocols for External Evaluation Testing
Research Assistant for Point of Care Research Productions:
· Develop and execute experiments of influenza antigens, antibodies, and nanoparticles
· Design and conduct testing of allergen and E. coli detection of food profiles
· Operate and interpret flow cytometry
· Execute sonication of nanoparticles
· Conduct statistical analysis of results
State University of New York at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY September 2009 to May 2012
Student Tutor
· Assisted student learning in General Chemistry, General Physics, and General Biology
· Advised and coached learning skills and studying techniques to peers
· Instructed students individually and in small groups
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Manu National Park, Manu, Peru May-June 2012
Tropical Field Biology Student Researcher
· Studied diversity patterns of natural flora and fauna
o Study of the relationship between Seed Dispersal and Spatial Pattern
o Biodiversity collection of Araneae
· Examined population growth and limitations of Atta cephalote
o Impact of disturbance on a colony
o Measure of leaf biomass colonies collect
o Observation of polymorphism within colonies
References
Available upon request
LAB TECHNIQUES
Aseptic Technique; Centrifugation; DNA, RNA Extraction; DNA, Protein Gel Electrophoresis; PCR; Cloning; Microscope Techniques; Bacterial Culturing Techniques; Bacteriological Staining Procedures; Blood Sample Preparation; Autoclaving; Solution Preparation; Media Preparation; Cell Culturing; Antibiotic Screening; ELISA; Spectrophotometry; Instrumentation
COMPUTER
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint; POC Reader Set; PAT Tool