AMBER SANDERS
McKeesport,PA
Summary
Accomplished research professional with expertise in data analysis, research methodology, and team leadership within behavioral science. Demonstrates proficiency in conducting experiments and performing statistical analyses while ensuring procedural accuracy and reproducibility. Known for enhancing research outcomes through effective collaboration, mentoring initiatives, and process optimization. Committed to advancing innovative research practices for impactful results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Preclinical Phenotyping Core Co-Manager
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Mentored team members to improve research skills and promote collaboration.
- Developed and implemented SOPs to ensure reproducibility and accuracy of phenotypic results.
- Conducted quality control on complex datasets to maintain research integrity.
- Optimized inventory management processes, reducing waste, and ensuring lab efficiency.
- Partnered with researchers to align phenotypic operations with long-term study goals.
Behavioral Research Specialist
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Designed and executed behavioral experiments on mice using touchscreen technology for cognitive analysis.
- Streamlined experimental protocols to reduce testing time while maintaining data reliability.
- Collaborated with IT specialists to optimize touchscreen interfaces for improved data collection.
- Trained junior researchers in behavioral testing methods and statistical analysis tools.
- Created detailed reports to document findings and support data-driven decision-making.
Graduate Assistant
Murray State University
Murray, KY
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted faculty by analyzing data with statistical software, and preparing research reports.
- Facilitated psychology research sessions, ensuring accurate data collection, and participant engagement.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing faculty projects and publications.
- Managed administrative tasks, including grading assignments and scheduling research activities.
- Provided resources and support for academic growth within the department.
Education
Master of Science - Experimental Psychology
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Psychology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2020
Skills
- Statistical software (eg, SPSS, R, Prism)
- Experimental protocol development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- SOP creation
- Behavioral analysis techniques
- Research methodology
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Experimental design
- Project Management
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
Timeline
Preclinical Phenotyping Core Co-Manager
University of Pittsburgh
10.2024 - Current
Behavioral Research Specialist
University of Pittsburgh
07.2023 - 10.2024
Graduate Assistant
Murray State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Experimental Psychology
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Psychology
Central Michigan University
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