AUDREY LOUCKS
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Dedicated and outgoing Biochemistry student. Eager to explore laboratory practices and science applications within the pharmaceutical or biomedical field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant, Maternal - Fetal Medicine
Larner College of Medicine, UVM
03.2024 - Current
- Assisting lead professor investigating maternal obesity effects on fetal health
- Care and collection of biometric data on rats, observation of surgeries, and wet lab duties
- Conducting ELISA and PCR testing on biological samples, data analysis, and report writing
- Completed IACUC trainings: General Lab Animal Training + Working with Rats in Research Settings
Research Lab Intern
Biomedical Research Institute
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Schistosomiasis Research Center
- Assisted with propagation and maintenance of Schistosoma species including S.haematobium (Egypt), S.japonicum(Chinese and Philippine strains) and S.mansoni (NMRI and PR1 strains)
- Performed surgical harvesting and perfusion of parasites from mice
- Aquaria and snail maintenance including food and mud base preparation
- Conducted statistical analyses of lifecycle data and prepared formal presentations
- Trained in animal exposure protocol
Lead Counselor (summers)
BASIS Independent McLean
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated educational activities for over 25 children at STEM-immersive summer camp
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures, oversight of other summer counselors
Customer Service Representative
Merrifield Garden Center
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service for plant and garden supply orders
- Responsible for evening closures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2026
Skills
- Exceptional Lab Skills (Chromatography, Fractional Distillation, Titration, Gel Electrophoresis, etc)
- Attention to detail, organization and safety
- Experienced collaborator and team leader
- Solid written and verbal communication, including technical writing
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Mastery in Studio Arts (drawing, painting, pen & ink)
Timeline
Research Lab Intern
Biomedical Research Institute
08.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant, Maternal - Fetal Medicine
Larner College of Medicine, UVM
03.2024 - Current
Lead Counselor (summers)
BASIS Independent McLean
05.2022 - 08.2023
Customer Service Representative
Merrifield Garden Center
09.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Vermont
Similar Profiles
Susan ThompsonSusan Thompson
Clerkship Coordinator at UVM Larner College of MedicineClerkship Coordinator at UVM Larner College of Medicine
Olivia Bowe-ShulmanOlivia Bowe-Shulman
Student Representative at UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences Baccalaureate CommitteeStudent Representative at UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences Baccalaureate Committee
Elizabeth CamarenaElizabeth Camarena
Senior Coordinator-Business Operations at Baylor College Of Medicine-Tropical MedicineSenior Coordinator-Business Operations at Baylor College Of Medicine-Tropical Medicine