Erica Lloyd

Highly motivated and organized biotechnology graduate with hands-on experience in biology lab and clinical settings. Experienced with molecular biology assays, scripting, and data science, with a strong interest in cancer genetics and higher education in the medical sciences. Seeking to commit to a research or clinical lab to gain experience in the field.

PCR, Scripting (Bash & Python), Data Visualization (R), Lab Safety, Aseptic Technique, EMR Software & Coding, Medical Terminology, Molecular Cloning, Cell Culture, Transgenic DNA

• Ensured accurate recording of patient medical information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Automated repetitive tasks using Python scripting and AI tools.

• Gained knowledge of hematology and oncology diagnoses and treatments.
• Clinical experience following MDs and PAs.
• Ensured accurate recording of patient medical information for over 40 patients a day.

• Set up experiments to test for plants with desirable traits such as disease resistance.
• Processed hundreds of plant specimens for shipment to laboratories and trials.
• Recorded and inputted data from trials.
• Led a team of up to 10 aides for planting and harvesting of trials.

Relevant Coursework:

• Molecular Genetics, Methods in Biotechnology
• Cell Biology, Microbiology, Human Physiology, Plant Physiology
• Biostatistics in R, Scientific Process

January 2022 – December 2022

Research focused on the isolation and expression of the flowering gene AP1 in invasive plant species Melaleuca quinquenervia to study its reproduction and development.

• Demonstrated sterile technique to segregate transformed specimens.
• Performed DNA extraction, rtPCR, and selective plating.
• Evaluated experiments with data analysis in Excel and R.

Austin Medical Assistant Training

Demonstrated excellence in phlebotomy skills required for national certification.