Cecilia Hodson
San Francisco,United States
Summary
Safety-minded skipper with experience working on ships and boats in numerous locations. Team-oriented and passionate about sailing and safety. Enjoys learning about different aspects about sailing, and hopes to obtain a captain's license.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
High Throughput Sequencing Technician
California Academy of Sciences
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Part of an initiative to sequence genomes of every insect species native to California
- Optimized DNA extraction and PCR protocols for museum specimens dating up to 100 years old
- Conducting molecular genetics laboratory techniques
- Training and overseeing volunteers and interns
Clinical Research Coordinator
UCSF/VA Medical Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated lung cancer clinical research projects
- Maintained and organized patient data
- Collected and processed subject blood and tissue samples
- Maintained cell cultures from macrophage cell lines
- Recruited, consented, and led visits of subjects for clinical studies
- Maintained and managed BSL-2 lab space
Student Researcher
Iowa State University
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Developed project analyzing phylogenetic structure of ecological system of fig wasps
- Maintained specimen repository
- Conducted DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA sequencing protocols
- Analyzed and interpreted large biological data sets
- Presented on results at locally hosted research symposiums
Education
Master of Science - Integrative Biology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2022
Skills
- ASA Certifications - 101, 103, 104, 105, 118
- Boat handling
- Leadership Qualities
- Safety Procedures
- Anchoring techniques
- Emergency planning
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
High Throughput Sequencing Technician
California Academy of Sciences
08.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Research Coordinator
UCSF/VA Medical Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Student Researcher
Iowa State University
08.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Integrative Biology
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
Iowa State University