Mass Spectrometry Director and Lab Manager

Olivia graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The Pennsylvania State University.

Unique skill: has killed 2 fish over the span of one month

Shakchhi graduated from Creighton University with a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Psychology. As the Mass Spectrometry Director she is responsible for overseeing instrument maintenance, coordinating run schedules, supervising and training all users on how to use the MS interfaces, data acquisition and data analysis softwares, and sample prep for all three of the in-house LC-MS mass spectrometery instruments. As the Lab Manager, she is responsible for training new technicians, onboarding new lab members, coordinating lab events and overseeing inspections/lab safety.

I am responsible for purchasing supplies and negotiating with vendors on the pricing of laboratory equipment, performing inventory, handling invoices, and maintaining a weekly overview of lab expenses. My other responsibilities include serving as the lab’s safety representative, providing direct administrative support to the lab’s principal investigator, managing the administrative and human resources aspects of the lab, and assisting with coordinating events and lab outings.

dlee@hsph.harvard.edu