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Carissa Burton

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Proficient in conducting laboratory and field experiments while informing new hires on research methods and data collection procedures. Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication to research excellence. Skilled in conceptualization, design and implementation of research projects.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Sequencing Technician

Harris County Public Health
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and submitted reports to document work performed and provide progress updates to management.
  • Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
  • Collects wild populations of mosquitoes and other biological samples for testing purposes.
  • Conducted field and laboratory projects from concept through completion for Microsoft .
  • Tracked collected mosquito specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Collect blood and tissue samples from feral mosquitoes and performed PCR and qPCR test.
  • Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Prairie View A&M University Chemistry Department
03.2023 - 05.2023

• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Gathered, arranged, reviewed documents and analyzed data to identify trends and patterns to produce reports of results, and
corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
• Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks and prepared reagents and solutions
following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

Tutor Volunteer

Zoom
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, develop helpful study habits and exam strategies, and correct weaknesses.
  • Assisted students with homework using curriculum and materials provided by program.
  • Taught study skills and other methods for test preparation.
  • Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.

Athletic Operations Intern

Prairie View A&M University Athletic Department
09.2019 - 03.2023

• Created and maintained detailed reports and data entry of daily, weekly, and monthly operations.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry / Forensic Science

Prairie View A & M Universit
Prairie View, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Blood Sample Collection
  • GC/LC
  • GC/MS
  • LC/MS
  • FTIR
  • HPLC
  • SEM
  • NMR
  • PCR/qPCR

Timeline

Field Sequencing Technician

Harris County Public Health
08.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Prairie View A&M University Chemistry Department
03.2023 - 05.2023

Tutor Volunteer

Zoom
08.2022 - 04.2023

Athletic Operations Intern

Prairie View A&M University Athletic Department
09.2019 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry / Forensic Science

Prairie View A & M Universit
Carissa Burton