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Chayleigh Swartz

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Motivated, passionate, research-driven undergraduate student with strong foundation in laboratory environments, focusing on scientific research and analysis. Skilled in data management, precise measurements, and troubleshooting equipment. Looking to apply my technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to a team focusing on pharmaceutical science, biomedical research, or neuroscience.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Organic Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Purdue Collage of Pharmacy
08.2025 - Current
  • Supervised laboratory sections, enforced proper attire, ensured safe use of chemicals, and provided help to reinforce student learning
  • Helped students build valuable connections between general and organic chemistry concepts, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Operation Military Experience

Military Family Research Institute
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted phone and video interviews to assess candidates based in remote locations.
  • Maintained accurate records of interview outcomes, ensuring timely follow-up and feedback to candidates.

Lab Technician

Yang Lab
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Engineering a human-relevant model for monitoring how Nav1.2 loss-of-function affects molecular to circuit level through the behavioral phenotypes in SCN2A-associated autism
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.

Purdue Dean’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow

Khorakiwala Student Research Fund in Industrial Engineering
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Research focuses on SCN2A-C959X mutation: How the Nav1.2 channel loss-of-function reshapes early cortico-striatal circuits and if timely gene rescue can reverse those changes.
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment and documentation for accurate test results.
  • Mastered basic bench lab techniques while collaborating with my mentor Dr. Chen to understand which early cellular and circuit deficits drive phenotypes in SCN2A-associated autism

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science & Biomedical Health Science With Concentration in Interdisciplinary Health Science

Purdue University – West Lafayette
West Lafayette, IN
05-2028

Skills

  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Fast learner
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Strong work ethic
  • Data collection and organization
  • Leadership

Affiliations

Omicron Delta Kappa

Treasure (Present)

  • Leading a fundraising committee that focuses on developing members’ leadership skills while organizing a fundraising campaign

Recruitment Chair (2025)

  • Encouraging and recruiting like-minded people who want to grow as professionals, leaders, and academically to join the club

Phi Delta Chi

  • Engaging with like-minded pharmacy students to help each other develop our professional and communication skills.
  • Robust and agile infrastructure to support growth in a dynamic environment, which empowers Brothers to lead and serve

Awards

American Mini Lop Rabbit Club scholarship 2023, National Californian Rabbit Specialty Club scholarship 2023, Optimist international oratorical contest winner 2020

Timeline

Organic Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Purdue Collage of Pharmacy
08.2025 - Current

Lab Technician

Yang Lab
07.2025 - 08.2025

Purdue Dean’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow

Khorakiwala Student Research Fund in Industrial Engineering
05.2025 - 07.2025

Operation Military Experience

Military Family Research Institute
01.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Science & Biomedical Health Science With Concentration in Interdisciplinary Health Science

Purdue University – West Lafayette

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