AlanahMicrobiologist that creates impactful cannabis testing SOPs
Relevant Skills
Developing SOPs for cannabis testing, Training new technicians, Working with limited resources
Expertise Summary
Alanah is an experienced Microbiologist.
She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Microbiology.
She also has a diploma in Medical Lab Technology.
Alanah learned about the day-to-day functioning of labs in her first role and was exposed to environments with minimal resources available.
She was able to bring that experience to work in the United States–most recently at a food industry testing laboratory.
Alanah was selected to be part of a team developing SOPs for cannabis testing; however, the project was delayed because of COVID.
Within 1 year of her employment at the lab, Alanah was promoted to Microbiologist II along with Method Validation Specialist.
She was awarded employee of the year in Microbiology in 2019 and employee of the month 7 times in her 4-year tenure.
Alanah was also part of a team developing SOPs for cannabis testing with plans to lead the team upon launch.
She was also the Lead Trainer for new technicians for rapid method assays (VIDAS, RT-PCR, VITEK) and the FDA Coordinator for imported foods and spices.
Alanah is excited and looking forward to the potential opportunity to work as a Lead Microbiologist. She is sure her past experiences will help her succeed in this role.