Brianna Juarez
Ames,IA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Iowa State University- Carpenter Lab
Ames, IA
01.2024 - Current
- Utilized calan feeders to determine daily feed intake.
- Collected urine for measurement of pH.
- Sampled individual cow refusals and TMR to determine sorting behavior using the Penn State Particle Separator.
- Collected blood samples via tail bleeding to analyze for NEFA, BHBA, and Ca.
- Collected colostrum to determine the fat, protein, and SCC.
- Collected weekly milk samples and daily milk weights to determine fat, protein, lactose, SCC, and MUN.
- Utilized ELANCO BCS scoring system to determine the relative amount of subcutaneous body fat/energy reserve of cows.
Graduate Researcher
University of Illinois- Nolan Lab
Champaign, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Gathered data on feed samples to determine percent dry matter
- Sorted data into excel to analyze differences
- Gathered information on feed cost impacts on dairy farmers.
Research Assistant
University of Illinois- Miller Lab
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the preparation and dissection of chickens to obtain the utero-vaginal junction
- Prepared and stained the utero-vaginal junction using a Hematoxylin and Eosin stain
- Analyzed the samples under a microscope to determine if sperm storage tubules were present
- Collected samples of sperm storage tubules using a laser capture microdissection machine
- Isolated the RNA using an RNA isolation protocol
- Utilized a nanodrop to measure the quality and quantity of the RNA samples.
Animal Science 103 Section Leader
University of Illinois
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with students in their effort to learn to milk cows by hand and by machine, to halter cows, and how to body condition score
- Supervised students to ensure their safety on the farm
- Set up and cleaned up after lab rotations to meet proper sanitation protocols.
Education
Master of Science in Animal Sciences -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05-2023
Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
01.2022
Associate of Science -
Sauk Valley Community College
01.2020
Master of Science - Animal Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Data Collection
- Data Entry
- Project Management
- Dairy Cattle Handling
- Tractor Operation
- Training and Mentoring
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Iowa State University- Carpenter Lab
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Researcher
University of Illinois- Nolan Lab
08.2022 - 05.2023
Animal Science 103 Section Leader
University of Illinois
09.2021 - 03.2022
Research Assistant
University of Illinois- Miller Lab
06.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Science in Animal Sciences -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Associate of Science -
Sauk Valley Community College
Master of Science - Animal Science
Iowa State University