Avery Rubenstein
Goleta,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in biological anthropology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
UCSB Department Of Anthropology
Santa Barbara , CA
2023.09 - Current
- Researched behavior of between species conflict in Red Tailed Monkeys using stable isotope analysis
- Peer reviewed journal article co-author (forthcoming)
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in laboratory environment.
- Gained laboratory safety experience and skills including pipetting.
Intern/Research Assistant
Lions, Tigers, And Bears
Alpine , CA
2022.06 - 2022.09
- Studied captive jaguar behavior over six-week period to cultivate an enrichment project that promoted natural hunting behaviors.
- Learned fieldwork skills, including observational data collection skills.
- Presented research findings and proposed project to organization leaders.
- Worked collaboratively with volunteers to create diets for carnivores and perform routine maintenance of livestock.
- Organized social media projects to raise awareness for the nonprofit sanctuary.
- Led and assisted in sanctuary tours for visitors and presented about different species for visitors
Intern
Zovargo
San Diego , CA
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Studied and presented different species to children to educate them on conservation in California.
- Cleaned animal enclosures and regularly performed feedings for animals.
Intern/Vet Assistant
Rockin' Pets, Rollin' Vets Clinic
Houston , TX
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Operates as mobile vet clinic that treats animals that have trouble traveling and that performs at-home euthanasia.
- Visited about seven patients per day. Helped perform vaccines, examinations, and euthanasia. Carried supplies and helped hold animals still during examinations. Recorded vitals for animals and collected different vaccines to be used on each animal.
- Learned how to effectively retain information the first time it's given to me as a result of successfully recalling several vaccines. Learned how to provide emotional support by putting aside personal emotions to be there for others during euthanasia appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2024
Skills
- Research Paper Writing
- Data Collection
- Laboratory Testing
- Statistical Analysis
- Proficient in R Studio
- Proficient in Arc GIS
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer , 09/2022 - 06/2023
Calpirg Clean Energy Campaign - Santa Barbara, CA
- Student-run nonprofit organization that works to solve societal problems by giving students a voice
- Tabled for organization on campus to promote clean energy. Signed up new members. Helped fill out petitions to present to California state representatives.
- Gained new understanding of the importance of conservation. Improved people skills through approaching strangers and asking them to contribute.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Research Assistant
UCSB Department Of Anthropology
2023.09 - Current
Intern/Research Assistant
Lions, Tigers, And Bears
2022.06 - 2022.09
Intern
Zovargo
2022.06 - 2022.07
Intern/Vet Assistant
Rockin' Pets, Rollin' Vets Clinic
2021.06 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology
University of California Santa Barbara
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