AMIRAH ONANUGA
La Jolla,CA
Summary
Experience lab personnel with years of experience and abilities in sample collection, classification and analysis. Extensively trained in wide range of techniques and equipment. Dedicated to best-in-class and reliable work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Nizet Lab
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Assaying antibiotic effectiveness in multiple pathogenic bacterial strains
- Assaying interference between antibiotics and novel sepsis therapies
- Acquiring immunofluorescent images on an inverted wide field microscope
- Basic cell culture and bacterial culture techniques
Behavior Interventionist
Verbal Behavior Associates
San Diego, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Implemented de-escalation techniques when needed to reduce stress levels among students displaying challenging behaviors.
- Tracked data on individual student performance to measure progress towards established goals.
- Utilized data collection methods such as frequency counts, duration recording, and ABC charts to monitor student progress.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and other evidence-based practices to encourage desirable behaviors.
CASP Mentor
UCSD Chancellor's Associated Scholars Program
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Providing guidance to 14 students of varying majors and levels
- Holding regular one-on-one and group meetings to discuss mentee goals and progress
- Offering academic and social support throughout each quarter
CASP 101 LEAD
UCSD Chancellor's Associated Scholars Program
San Diego, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Lead meetings and trainings focused on brainstorming ideas for how best optimize operations associated with mentoring our incoming network of students.
- Facilitated training sessions designed to educate staff members on how to navigate their positions and mitigate questions and concerns about the role.
- Provided guidance and support to other mentors on how best to be impactful in their role as campus resources.
CASP Mentor Lead
UCSD Chancellor's Associated Scholars Program
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Providing educational and social guidance to 14 students of varying majors and levels
- Holding regular one-on-one and group meetings to discuss mentee goals and progress
- Offering academic and social support throughout each quarter
- Planning training materials for 10+ mentors
- Assigning mentors to over 200+ incoming students
- Mitigating mentor questions
Intern
Fourlabs
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Gathered data and prepared materials for meetings
- Monitored social media for trending news, ideas and feedback.
- Provided administrative support to supervisor and teammates.
- Researched latest trends and conducted market analysis.
Paid Intern
Cloudsquare
Woodland Hills , CA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Understanding the basics of salesforce
- Procuring government-issued contracts
- Communicating with qualified salesforce applicants
- Presented data and report findings to advisory staff on assigned topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Los Angeles 06-2021
Skills
- Specimen Processing
- Flow Cytometry
- Tissue Processing
- Cell Culture
- Fluorescence Microscopy
- Laboratory techniques
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Animal Handling
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
- CPR Certification
Accomplishments
- UCSD Chancellor Associates Scholars Program Recipient 2021-Present
Affiliations
- [Nigerian Student Association] Secretary, [2024-2025]
- [Nigerian Student Association] Treasurer, [2023-2024]
- [Revelle Hall Association] Member, [2021-2023]
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CASP 101 LEAD
UCSD Chancellor's Associated Scholars Program
05.2024 - 08.2024
Behavior Interventionist
Verbal Behavior Associates
04.2024 - Current
CASP Mentor Lead
UCSD Chancellor's Associated Scholars Program
06.2023 - 06.2024
Research Assistant
Nizet Lab
10.2022 - Current
CASP Mentor
UCSD Chancellor's Associated Scholars Program
06.2022 - Current
Intern
Fourlabs
06.2021 - 09.2021
Paid Intern
Cloudsquare
06.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California - San Diego
High School Diploma -
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School