Leanna M Birge

1735 Dexter Ave north, Seattle, WA 98109

Planning
Genetic Markers
Animal Behavior
Refworks
Abi
Jmp
Rna Isolation
Quantification
Stress
Literature
Nih
Assessment
Search
Validation Reports
Content Development
Educational Research
Research Funding
Design
Experimental Design
Molecular Markers
Computer Science
Science
Funding
Journals
Allocations
Powerpoint
Defense
Repeats
Hurricane
Literature Reviews
Ms Excel
Trees
Observation
Isolation
Photoshop
Pcr
Education
Cricket
Visualization
Technical Documentation
Microsoft Office
Contamination
Editing
Policy
Nsf
Documentation
Census
Imagej
Molecular
Premiere
Zoology
Laboratory
Probe
Biodiversity
Composition
Dissemination
Data Analysis
Data Collection
Communication
Dna
Operations
Html
Comparative Effectiveness
Subject Matter Experts
Microsoft Access
Maintenance
Exercises
Security Clearance
Datasets
Genetics
Classroom
Dna Sequencing
Dod
Designing
Presentations
Multimedia
Environmental Protection
Camp
Biology
Dna Electrophoresis
Fruit
Food
Resources
Teaching
Graphics
Fertilization
Reviews
Grants
Records
Mastering
Relief
Natural History
Microsoft Dynamics
Materials
Outcomes Research
Sas
Technical Writing
Java
Analytical Skill
Javascript
Private Foundations
Liaison
Epa
Endnote
Ecology
Polymorphism
Architecture
Insect
Lingo

Jacobs Technology, Dugway Proving Ground

Aug 2011 to 2000
Technical Writer/Scientist
National Science Foundation
College Park, MD
Aug 2009 to Jul 2011
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Sep 2008 to Aug 2009
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Oct 2006 to Sep 2008
Postdoctoral Researcher
Greater Research Opportunities
Las Cruces, NM
Aug 2003 to Aug 2006
(GRO) Fellow

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
2001 to 2006
Ph.D. in Biology
Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN
1997 to 2000
M.S. in Biology
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL
1992 to 1996
B.S. in Marine Sciences

Jacobs Technology, Dugway Data Services Team (DDST)

Aug 2011 to 2000
Technical Writer/Scientist
Keiser University

Aug 2008 to 2000
Assistant Professor
University College London and University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Aug 2009 to Jul 2011
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Sep 2008 to Aug 2009
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Oct 2006 to Sep 2008
Postdoctoral Researcher
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
Aug 2003 to Aug 2006
Science To Achieve Results (STAR)/Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellow

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
Jan 2001 to Oct 2006
Ph.D. in Biology
Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN
Aug 1997 to Aug 2000
M.S. in Biology
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL
Aug 1992 to May 1996
B.S. in Marine Science

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, HIGH-THROUGHPUT AUTOMATION, ACUTE APTITUDE TO LEARN QUICKLY, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NEW APPROACHES, DEVISE EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT PROPOSALS, WRITE TECHNICAL REPORTS, EXPERIMENTAL PLANNING, EXECUTION AND REPORTING, ATTEND SCIENCE MEETINGS, GIVE PRESENTATIONS, PCR AND DNA SEQUENCING, SECURITY CLEARANCE, BIOLOGY, MOLECULAR ANALYSIS, DATA ANALYSIS, EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, DEVELOP AND EXECUTE WORK-PLANS AND EXPERIMENTAL STRATEGIES, DATA VISUALIZATION, WRITE AND REVIEW SCIENTIFIC MATERIAL, WRITE AND REVIEW SCIENTIFIC GRANT PROPOSALS, EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH A BROAD AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE, COMMUNICATE A RANGE OF COMPLEX TECHNICAL ISSUES, SELF-STARTER, SOLVE PROBLEMS, HIGH ENERGY, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, ORGANIZE/PRIORITIZE WORK, MEET DEADLINES, ABILITY TO TRAVEL UP TO 40% DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, HIGHLY ORGANIZED AND RESULT ORIENTED, ABILITY TO BUILD CONSENSUS, FACILITATE, ASK QUESTIONS