Allen Mageot

• BSL-2 Laboratory Environment
• Support assay development through innovative service offerings in a biosafety testing space.
• Perform observations to ensure growth of healthy cells.
• Document results through LIMS and assay batch/lab records.
• Experience with inoculation, subculture, passaging and refeeding cells to maintain healthy growth within culture vessels.
• Preparation of 6 well and 96 well plates under non-sterile conditions to detect viruses and CPE.
• Use and preparation of mammalian cell line blood for hemadsoprtion and hemaglutination testing.
• Testing done in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP)

Worked under Professor Brian Tissue to perform GC/MS and IR analysis on oils, standards of oil, and accelerants to identify components in common scents.

• Research papers were created to dictate progress in creating new aromas and perfumes.
• This strengthened previous methods used for GC/MS to identify common oils and standards with IR and GC/MS.
• Researched application of GC/MS in characterizing impurities within drugs. Dealt with spiking caffeine with amines and acetaminophen.

• Oversaw reactions performed by graduate students.
• Characterized products of synthesis involved in overarching antibiotic research.
• Prepared reactions using several apparatuses provided in lab.
• Synthesized chemicals necessary for formation of antibiotics.
• Analyzed spread patterns on plates to determine composition of chemical samples.

Worked under Dr. Andrew Lowell drug chemistry group through his graduate student researcher Jacob Chappell.

• Formed pricing reports which evaluated repair and cleaning done for customers.
• Inspected homes, assessed condition and took note of any current damage prior to starting wash or detail.
• Answered customer questions on pricing, products, procedures and materials used.
• Successfully reallocated funds to improve productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of working procedures.

• Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
• Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
• Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
• Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
• Managed membership software whilst maintaining relations with current patrons who aspired to utilize pool services.

• Worked with "RADical Change Commission" and "The Shelter" at New River Valley in Radford to provide free food to members of the Radford community.
• Over 50+ meals were delivered using run over dining plan dollars of VT students.

• Organized an event to wash cars for members of the Blacksburg community.
• The $2000 raised from the fundraiser was donated to mens mental health cause known as "Movember".

• Went to various homes of Blacksburg residents to do some yard work including removing weeds, mulching, and more.
• Worked to remove trash from the highways forming part of Blacksburg.

• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Gave out medals to all cyclists attending the various events of the day.
• Distributed tags for all racers to be recognized and record their time.