Kyra K.

Support diagnostic cartridge production in a regulated laboratory environment (Clean Room Environment) by performing SOP-driven operations, assembly, and process verification, following good manufacturing processes (GMP). Operate, clean, and maintain diagnostic manufacturing and laboratory equipment, including Biodot dispensing systems, Servo Presses, and water chillers, to ensure consistent reagent dispensing and device performance. Collaborate closely with the Formulations team, serving as a process verifier during formulation activities and supporting controlled reagent handling. Partner with the Analyzer team to verify diagnostic device functionality and confirm operational readiness prior to customer shipment. Contribute to ISO 9001 certification and ISO 13485 re-certification by supporting audit activities, maintaining accurate documentation as a scribe, and adhering to quality system requirements.

Retrieved and prepared biological samples (Blood, Plasma,Tissue) for scheduled returns and compliant destruction, ensuring proper chain-of-custody protocols. Cataloged and labeled over 200 biological samples weekly—including blood, plasma, and biopsies—into Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for cancer research studies. Captured high-resolution sample images for quality control, authentication, and digital recordkeeping, integrating metadata into LIMS to support traceability and research accuracy.

Formulated news databases with 400 articles using Google Sheets with the purpose of analyzing trends. Made participant surveys gathering qualitative and quantitative data from participants using Qualtrics. Coordinated a Facebook experiment for a media literacy study on changing polarization on controversial value topics within political parties using the articles from the database Created a Food Choice Study, analyzed coping mechanisms and food choices for cultural identity threat in First and Second Generation Americans

Processing horse hair samples (opening, sorting, labeling sample kits, entering information to VGL database) Sorting, filing, and retrieving hair sample kits in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures in lab Preparing test tubes for DNA tests (Cat, Dog)

Reviewed over 130 publications for a research project about Emergency Medicine priorities within the Western Cape, a leading research area in South Africa. Designed an online fundraising campaign for the 2024 African Conference of Emergency Medicine’s Support a Delegate program. Crafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for the African Journal of Emergency Medicine and the African Federation of Emergency Medicine to ensure streamlined and efficient operations.

Coordinated both outdoor and indoor activities for groups of up to 30 tweens to ensure participation Developed new games/ activities for the department to utilize for future events Managed conflicts between tweens by facilitating a safer environment to create a resolution.

Sanitized public spaces to minimize disease spread between felines and bunnies (seasonal diseases, and Feline Cutaneous Viral Papillomavirus). Monitored kittens, cats, and bunnies, and facilitated socialization between them and potential families Guided up to 10 adoptions

Collaborated with other volunteers to develop new museum exhibitions (Luminous Moon with NASA) to gain more visitors Educated visitors by hosting science demonstrations for a variety of topics such as Food Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Astronomy.

While at UC Davis, I was a summer Intern with the African Federation of Emergency Medicine, a volunteer Research Assistant with the Dynamic Interactions in Communication and Emotions laboratory for 2 years, and a Sample Prep Assistant for the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory. I studied Global Disease Biology with the intent of working at a diagnostic laboratory/ Public Health microbiology. I took several upper division classes with course names such as health communication, health policy, epidemiology, disease ecology, microbiology, and medical virology to further my interest in the field.