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Martha Taplin
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Location: Gulfport , MS United States
Joined: Feb 22nd, 2008

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I am doing great!

Current Whereabouts:

The National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) Student Leadership Institute

Education (request update)

Jackson State University class of 2006

Undergrad Major: Biology

Most Memorable Moment:

Meeting Cornel West & giving him an essay that I wrote about him back when I was in high school

Experience

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I have 8 years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.

Quality Lab Technician | Chemours
From January 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Perform tests on raw tanks, in-process products, and finished products while ensuring 100% compliance with cGMP & EHS regulations. Conduct quality control checks and maintain error-free safety compliance and scientific records via LIMS.

Research Assistant | Jackson State University
From January 2013 to December 2016 • 3 year(s)
Performed tests on water samples from 100 homes in Jackson to analyze lead poisoning effects. Served as mentor to undergraduate and graduate students and collaborated on research securing $25,000 grant.

Research Intern | Tougaloo College
From January 2014 to December 2014 • 0 year(s)
Observed biofilm development in 3 different forms of Bacillus and examined iron acquisition genes' impact on biofilm formation. Generated data through research analysis leading to 2 publications.

Research Intern | Iowa State University
From January 2013 to December 2013 • 0 year(s)
Measured gene expression levels in different chicken lines to increase revenue for American chicken plants. Oversaw project measuring poultry RNA levels for Prince Akishino of Japan.

RISE Research Assistant | Jackson State University
From January 2011 to December 2013 • 2 year(s)
Studied zebrafish interaction with titanium dioxide by measuring enzyme activity and toxin levels. Advised 25 students and hosted on-campus test prep classes improving sophomore biology average grade by 20%.

Research Intern | University of Arkansas
From January 2012 to December 2012 • 0 year(s)
Conducted experiments determining photosynthesis by analyzing different adducts within the thylakoid membrane. Created new alleles by inserting point mutations within the LHCP gene sequence.

Research Intern | Washington University School of Medicine
From January 2011 to December 2011 • 0 year(s)
Measured how age, BMI, and sex affect triglyceride levels using the American Heart Association's GOLDN dataset. Identified genotypes and phenotypes by analyzing pedigrees using the MERLIN genetic program.

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