Kyla Powell
228 Penny Lane Marietta, GA 30067 · --· https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyla-powell-47a43b161/
Experience
september 2018 – July 2020
laboratory
Laboratory Technologist at Qualtex Laboratories
perform testing for the following assays: nucleic acid testing (NAT), west nile virus, zika virus, rapid plasma reagin (RPR), serum protein electrophoresis (SPE), total protein, HB Titer, Tetanus toxoid, and more.
operate the Hamilton Star instrument (pools 960 samples into 8 pool tubes)
operate the cobas 6800/8800 (tests for Zika virus, West Nile virus, HIV, Parvo B19, Hepatitis A,B, and C)
operate the Procleix Panther system (tests for West Nile virus, HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.)
operate ASI, Sebia Capillary, and i2000 & c8000 Architect instruments (tests for syphilis, total protein, HepB Titer, and Cholesterol)
perform validations on reagents and controls used for these systems
train new employees to ensure they are competent
Laboratory maintenance is also part of my daily responsibilities.
November 2015 – november 2018
Customer Service
Server at Hooters of America
connected with and anticipated guest’s needs resulting in interpersonal relationships built within a short time
implemented suggestive selling strategies of featured products, increasing customer purchases of new menu items
assisted in training of new employees, ensuring attention to detail and comprehensive understanding of restaurant methodology and practices.
Cashier at Payless
identified customers’ needs upon arrival
suggested products that fit customer’s interests and proposed accessory items to compliment customer’s purchase
assisted with monetary transactions
January 2018 – April 2018
Research, Spelman college
used bioinformatics tools to conduct a gene inventory of myosin gene families in eleven Amoebozoan genomes.
uncovered which myosin genes Amoebozoa have in common with humans.
results from this investigation can be used to determine how Amoebozoa express and use the genes studied.
Education
May 2018
Bachelor of science in biology, Spelman College
Relevant Coursework: Population Biology Lecture and Laboratory, Organismal Form and Function, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genomics, General Chemistry I & II Lecture and Laboratory, Organic Chemistry I & II Lecture and Laboratory, General Physics I & II Lecture and Laboratory, Environmental Biology, Scientific Communication, Bioinformatics, and Computer Science
May 2014
High school diploma, Thornton Fractional South High school
Honor Roll with Distinction, Top ten percentile of graduating class, and Cheerleading captain
Volunteer
Do Better Organization, It’s on the House, Atlanta Food Bank, Lansing Lions Cheerleading, King of Kings M.B. Church
Skills
Trained in biology and chemistry laboratories
Microsoft Office
Python Script
Research and presentation
