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Colin Troman

Claremont,CA

Summary

Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Assistant

Cytogenes
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Heavy emphasis on the production of antibiotic test panels
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
  • Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.

Project Assistant

CellCarta
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • My primary responsibility is the creation of takedown paperwork for a variety of immunohistochemistry assays, which guides pathologist analysis of stained tissue
  • My other responsibilities include filing completed laboratory forms, ensuring the transfer of slides from filing to scanning, and training new project assistants on their responsibilities.
  • Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.

Research Assistant

Orange County Urology Associates
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • These projects included gathering complication and cancer discovery rates from ultrasound and fusion prostate biopsies to determine the practice’s standard method of biopsy going forward
  • The main project was the gathering of patient feedback to collect data on the outcomes of the robot-assisted prostate surgery using da Vinci technology
  • The purpose of the project was to prove that post-op complications were fewer and patient well-being was increased using the technology.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.

Volunteer Researcher

Department Of Biology
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • The end goal of the research was to determine which neural pathways were involved in larval chemotaxis (movement guided by smell), and how they could be manipulated.
  • My duties included generating fly lines by crossbreeding strains, identifying genetic markers using microscopy, creating growth tubes, and running experiments measuring larval chemotaxis.
  • Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.
  • Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
  • Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
  • Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of California
06.2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Quality Assurance
  • Document and File Management
  • Research and Analysis
  • Research Project Design
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Managing Laboratory Supplies
  • Specimen Handling
  • Spreadsheet Development

Timeline

Laboratory Assistant

Cytogenes
09.2023 - 08.2024

Project Assistant

CellCarta
09.2022 - 09.2023

Research Assistant

Orange County Urology Associates
04.2022 - 09.2022

Volunteer Researcher

Department Of Biology
10.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of California

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