ATO ASSABA
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
An organized and motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician II
Integrated DNA Technologies
Coralville, IA
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Responsible for manufacturing oligonucleotides based on customer orders which include quantification and QC sampling.
- HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography).
- Purifying both Custom Large and Small Scales oligonucleotide orders using HPLC methodology to ensure the highest quality standards.
- Analyze or review QC data, including ESI, Capillary electrophoresis, Ion exchange and Reverse phase.
- Maintaining data integrity and compliance by utilizing LIMs and QA systems in manufacturing environment.
- Have exposure on post synthesis tagging.
- Maintain clean room ISO 13485 standards in the lab.
- HTP: Bringing oligos to customer requested concentration by performing OD/QC via plate reader and hand OD (Optical Density) Cary/drop sense.
- Performing vialing and packaging of said HTP products.
- Using customers' product templates and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to complete tasks and create final products.
- Maintaining daily shipping deadlines.
- Adhering to all safety regulations.
- Making pass/fail decisions based on QC testing on final products.
- Able to make sound decisions when faced with multi-faceted problems.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- FLO (Fast Lane Oligos/ Template Free Processing).
- Purifying template free processing oligos.
- Normalized strengths/mix components physically via Janus and various software based on SOP's: Bio-Rad mixes.
- Complete FLO and manufacturing review per review document and SOPs.
Direct Support Professional
System Unlimited
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Help individuals with physical/mental disabilities with instrumental activities of daily living (I/ADL) tasks including managing finances, shopping, managing medications, and maintaining living spaces.
- Maintain medical records and documentation, including keeping up to date on appointments and lab work for residents.
- Complete accurate and thorough documentation, complying with local and state processes and procedures.
- Train fresh staff members and support team members during shift.
- Resolve conflict between roommates of group home.
- Manage documentation for chore charts, financial tracking, and medications.
- Assist clients with doing goals to increase independence.
- Help develop plans of care for clients, providing suggestions for goals and client alone time.
- Encourage clients to participate in community activities.
- Advocate for clients to receive appropriate medical care.
Home Health Aide
Right at Home
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provide transportation to and from medical appointments and personal errands.
- Schedule Appointments for clients.
- Maintain a direct line of supervision for clients with dementia or who are at a fall-risk to ensure safety.
- Help elder/ veteran patients with ADL/IADL.
- Documented all patients care details in compliance with state and local regulations.
Mentor
Binti Life Intercultural Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Teach coping skills and processing skills to girls in middle and high school.
- Empower girls to have productive lives through holistic, gender-specific programs, education, and culture experiences.
- Implement recreation calendar for girls to stay engaged and active in activities.
- Schedule and oversee community outings for girls.
Caregiver
Cornerstone
Ann Arbor, Michigan
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Prepared meals and snacks to clients according to their dietary needs.
- Reminded clients to take prescribed medications on schedule .
- Supported mobility with transfers, walking, and wheelchair assistance.
- Cleaned living areas and maintained organized, sanitary resident spaces.
- Provided companionship, and respectful conversation to residents.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IAAssociate of Arts -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products
- Exemplary organization
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop workable action plans under stress
- Maintaining high standards and courtesy
- Strong attention to details
- Problem-solving abilities
- Use of sound training techniques
- DRA experience in DNA Formulation and synthesis
- Proficiency in data entry
- Desire to learn continuously
- HPLC operation
- QC data analysis
- Data integrity management
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Technical documentation
Timeline
Caregiver
Cornerstone
01.2025 - 05.2025
Technician II
Integrated DNA Technologies
07.2021 - 07.2024
Mentor
Binti Life Intercultural Iowa
01.2018 - 01.2019
Home Health Aide
Right at Home
01.2017 - 01.2020
Direct Support Professional
System Unlimited
01.2015 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Mount Mercy University
Associate of Arts -
Kirkwood Community College