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Camden  Skaggs

Camden Skaggs

Belchertown,MA

Summary

Detail-oriented undergraduate researcher with expertise in molecular cloning and patient care assistance. Committed to enhancing hospital efficiency and patient experiences through compassionate support and teamwork.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher - Dr. Joyce Jose Lab

Penn State University
University Park, PA
01.2025 - Current
  • Studying protein interactions with Zika virus to understand virus pathogenicity
  • Preformed cell culture work with BSL-2 viruses, including infection, transfection, cell splitting, and plaque assays
  • Molecular cloning conducted using genetic techniques such as PCR, primer design, and Sanger sequences

Hospital Volunteer

Mount Nittany Medical Center
University Park, PA
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, enhancing overall efficiency in daily operations.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients and families, improving their hospital experience.
  • Organized and maintained medical supplies, ensuring availability for patient care needs.
  • Supported hospital staff in daily tasks, resulting in improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.

Undergraduate Learning Assistant

Penn State University
University Park, PA
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Assisted professor in running undergraduate chemistry course
  • Facilitated study sessions to enhance student understanding of course material.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2028

Skills

  • Laboratory techniques
  • Patient care assistance
  • Helpful and Service-oriented
  • Working with children with disabilities

Timeline

Undergraduate Learning Assistant

Penn State University
08.2025 - 12.2025

Undergraduate Researcher - Dr. Joyce Jose Lab

Penn State University
01.2025 - Current

Hospital Volunteer

Mount Nittany Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Pennsylvania State University