Takeyah Hamilton
@takeyahhamilton
Laboratory safety leader at UC Davis who reduced laboratory incidents by 45% through SOPs and training programs.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At the University of California, Davis, I developed SOPs and training programs that reduced laboratory incidents by 45%. I also supported CUPA and EH&S inspections, helping reduce violations by 30%.
I managed chemical inventory with ChemTag, improving tracking efficiency and material availability by 20%. I led a team of 15 personnel and maintained audit-ready documentation.
As a Graduate Researcher, Biomedical Engineering at the University of California, Davis, I conducted in vitro and in vivo experiments, including mammalian cell culture and biochemical assays. I analyzed experimental data using statistical methods to support publications and presentations.
At the University of the West Indies, I documented biomedical research techniques and sensor development, built a technical information database, and supported model simulations and project reports. After a planned family caregiving career break, I’m ready to return to laboratory safety, research operations, and biomedical engineering work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Family Caregiver
Career Break
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Managed full-time family responsibilities, schedules, logistics, planning, and household administration.
Laboratory Research Associate
University of the West Indies
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)
Documented technical requirements and specifications for biomedical research techniques and sensor development, creating organized project records. Built and maintained a technical information database to improve retrieval, continuity, and research team access.
Laboratory Safety Manager
University of California, Davis
Jun 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year)
Directed laboratory safety and compliance initiatives supporting CUPA and EH&S inspections and reduced violations by 30%. Developed SOPs and comprehensive training programs that reduced laboratory incidents by 45%.
Graduate Researcher, Biomedical Engineering
University of California, Davis
Sep 2017 - Jun 2020 (2 years 9 months)
Executed in vitro and in vivo experiments, including mammalian cell culture, biochemical assays, animal procedures, and sample processing. Collected, analyzed, and interpreted experimental data using statistical methods to support publications and presentations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, Davis
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, Davis.
Howard University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Howard University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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