Katherine Purcell
Belchertown
Summary
Experienced laboratory technician with a strong interest in genomics seeking a scientific research role to utilize sequencing technology knowledge and contribute to scientific research projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
UMass Chan Medical School
2023.05 - 2025.06
Responsible for Fragment Analyzer Services at UMass Chan, contributing to developments in RNA and DNA based research. Properly prepped and QC’d nucleic acid samples as needed to be run accurately through the machine. Managed sample quality issues as they arose and adjusted reagents or runs as needed.
Associate
Amazon
2022.02 - 2023.04
Picked, packed, and shipped customer orders accurately using handheld scanners and carts in a high volume, fast-paced environment. Inspected inventory for quality and damage, reporting discrepancies and maintaining high accuracy rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife & Ecology Conservation
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA2021-05
Associate of Science - Biology
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA2017-05
Skills
Quantification using spectrophotometry (eg Qubit)
Sample preparation for QC analysis
Loading samples into capillary-based systems
Assessing DNA fragment size distribution
Certification
Certificate of Achievement in Genetics - Genetic Testing and Sequencing Technologies
Timeline
Research Associate
UMass Chan Medical School
2023.05 - 2025.06
Associate
Amazon
2022.02 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife & Ecology Conservation
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Associate of Science - Biology
Holyoke Community College