Benjaman Weyer
Ottawa,IL
Summary
Hard working with a drive for education. Always open to new environments and situations that bridge outside of my comfort zone. Can be professional when needed but flexible when necessary. Skilled in quick critical thinking, adaption, and keeping calm when the pressure is high. Looking to continuously improve in any possible moment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
09.2025 - Current
- Executed procedures requiring sustained focus for durations of 1-3 hours.
- Collaborated with faculty on testing model design and contributing to research methodologies.
- Performed many surgical interventions, both survival and non-survival, on mice designated for research testing.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, significantly expanding team's knowledge base.
Student Intern
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Carbondale, IL
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Oversaw care for 20-60 patients daily, collaborating with nurses, interns, and doctors to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Supported patient care by providing assistance in pre-op and post-op procedures, wound care, and in-clinic surgical operations.
- Worked with medical specialties including dermatology, urology, general surgery, vascular surgery, and podiatry.
- Provided administrative support by scheduling appointments and managing communication with patients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2026
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Teaching assistance
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
09.2025 - Current
Student Intern
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
08.2024 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale