Caidyn Carr
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Offering strong foundation in chemistry, eager to learn and develop in professional environment. Brings foundational understanding of chemical principles and laboratory techniques. Ready to use and develop analytical skills and laboratory techniques in as an intern.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Valdosta State University
09.2024 - Current
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Research Intern
Virginia Tech
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Engaged with academic community by presenting research findings at university seminars and conferences.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Ga05-2025
Skills
- Gel electrophoresis
- Centrifugation
- Column chromatography
- H NMR
- Micro pipetting
- Chemical handling
- Precision measuring tools
- Laboratory safety
- Sample preparation
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
Awards And Scholarships
- SGA Most Dependable Award, Fall 2024
- Research Presenter, Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference, Fall 2024
- Research Presenter, Virginia Tech Summer Research Symposium, Summer 2024
- Julia Wisenbaker Summerford Scholarship, Spring 24
- Research Presenter, VSU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Spring 2024, 2025
- LSAMP Associate Scholar, Fall 2023
- Dean’s List, Fall 2022, 2023, 2024
- HOPE Scholarship, Fall 2021
Leadership And Memberships
- Chair, Campus Wellness Committee, Student Government Association (SGA), Spring 2024-Present
- Ambassador, College of Science and Mathematics (CoSM), Spring 2024-Present
- Treasurer, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Valdosta State University, Fall 2023-Present
- Member, Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS), Fall 2021-Present
Community Service
- Presenter, Science Saturday, Valdosta State University, Fall 2024, 2025
- CoSM Ambassador, VSU Open House, Spring 2024, 2025
- Presenter, STEAM Night, Pinevale Elementary School, Spring 2023
- Timekeeper, Science Bowl, Valdosta State University, Spring 2024, 2025
Research
- Expression of a Aquaporin Gene in E. coli, Valdosta State University, Dr. Donna Gosnell, Fall 2024-Present, Applied biochemistry techniques such as centrifugation and electrophoresis. Quantified aquaporin production in genetically modified E. coli.
- Fluorescence-Based Characterization of Polymer-Protein Interaction, Virginia Tech, Figg Labb, Dr. Stephen Koehler, Darwin Gomez, May 2024-July 2024, Conducted fluorescence spectroscopy to study interactions between synthetic polymers and proteins like GFP and α-Synuclein. Investigated polymerized amino acid-like monomers to mimic protein function.
Timeline
Lab Technician
Valdosta State University
09.2024 - Current
Research Intern
Virginia Tech
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Valdosta State University
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