Alexandria Elliott

Alexandria Elliott

BioReagents Formulator

Biofire Diagnostics LLC

As a BioReagents Formulator, I prepare buffers, PCR, and other solutions. These formulations are then pipetted into a temporary holding container called a reservoir, and subsequently pipetted into the final product - the pouch. Many of these pouches are COVID tests.

During college and the first year or so after graduation, I worked in outdoor recreation and ecology for four consecutive years. During the course of this work, I have become competent at operating various tools used in various branches of outdoor management. When I worked for Draper City and did my internship with Americorp I expanded this skill set in the application of ecological restoration and noxious weed management. My leadership skills were put to use in supervisory roles, leading volunteers, and leading hiking groups during the course of these positions.

My passion for ecology, the environment, and the interdisciplinary sciences that are essential to understanding the world around us drew me to pursue hands-on courses and independent studies during the course of my undergraduate education. In these courses, I have worked in a lab collecting data, analyzing findings, and presenting the results in poster and presentation format. I have used YSI meters, done stream gauging, well tests, soil tests, and used various water quality testing kits. One of my independent studies involved public outreach by designing educational posters for a public park.

As an activist I have attended many trainings on grassroots organization and taking local action. I have presented to my college’s CFO and board members, presented to City Common Councils and Town Boards, built school gardens, organized and participated in three Earth Day events, and helped the City of Plattsburgh begin the process of signing onto state programs through NYSERDA. I did these things in collaboration with other activists and organizations.