Amber Siglin
Ann Arbor,MI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Specialist Associate
Michigan Medicine
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and led research project exploring effects of TGFBeta on CD4 T cell mitochondrial activity, iron metabolism, and proliferation
- Trained students from the undergraduate to master's level in various immunologic and wet lab techniques, including flow cytometry, cell sorting, mammalian cell culture, and RT-qPCR
- Effectively managed and optimized laboratory work flow through maintaining transgenic mouse colonies, ordering necessary reagents
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Michigan
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed developmental toxicology master’s project using human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) to investigate how perfluorooctanoic sulfonic acid impacts stem cell pluripotency, proliferation, and cardiac differentiation
- Techniques applied include genetic analysis using RT-qPCR, flow cytometry, live cell imaging using Incucyte software, and small molecule cardiac differentiation of hiPSCs
Laboratory Technician
University of Michigan Biological Station
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with UMBS laboratory manager in evaluating and analyzing chemical samples for ecological markers and pollutants
- Developed analytical techniques included mass spectrometry (ICP-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS), nutrient analysis, autoanalysis for various external clients in ecologic and chemical research
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Michigan Biological Station
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Educated undergraduate students in analytical chemistry instrument methods through Authentic Research Connections’s General Chemistry Course alongside University of Indianapolis Professor Dr. Levi Meilke
- Strengthened skills in multiple mass spectrometry techniques and prepared students to analyze analytical data using Chromeleon 7
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Health Sciences
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Ann Arbor, MI04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences, Minor in Chemistry
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Ann Arbor, MI04.2022
Skills
Experimental design
Laboratory management
Training and mentoring
Statistical analysis
Timeline
Research Specialist Associate
Michigan Medicine
07.2023 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Michigan
05.2022 - 04.2023
Laboratory Technician
University of Michigan Biological Station
06.2021 - 08.2021
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Michigan Biological Station
05.2021 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Environmental Health Sciences
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences, Minor in Chemistry
University of Michigan School of Public Health