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Colton Livingston

Burke

Summary

Recent college graduate from the University of Florida. Passionate about biotechnology and advances in the life sciences. Acquiring many laboratory and research skills as a research assistant at the Emerging Pathogens Institute. Experience with molecular biology techniques and data collection. Proven ability to conduct experiments, including DNA extraction, transformation, and PCR methodologies, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge through innovative research and effective collaboration.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Emerging Pathogens Institute
Gainesville
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisting in a lab studying the bacterial genetics and pathogenesis of chlamydia and shigella
  • Conducting extractions, cloning, transformations, and PCR
  • Working with cell tissue culture of L2 cells for chlamydia growth
  • Working on the development of a base model Tn7 transgene system for single copy gene complementation studies for Chlamydia

Produce Department

Giant Food Corporation
Burke
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Stocked the produce department and made sure it was looking up to standard
  • Communicated with customers and provided assistance

Maintenance Crew Member

Immanuel Bible Church Of Saginaw
Springfield
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Completed numerous maintenance tasks for the church and school, including setting up rooms, painting, power washing, landscaping, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2025

Skills

  • Laboratory techniques
  • Molecular biology techniques
  • Running experiments
  • Data collection
  • Attention to detail
  • DNA extraction
  • PCR methodologies
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Cell culture techniques

Affiliations

UF Club Beach Volleyball

  • · Participated as a player and practices twice a week

Kappa Phi Epsilon

  • · Member of the fraternity and active participant in fraternity events
  • · Served as Intramural Director and as a meal plan worker

Uf Club Men’s basketball

  • · Was member of the team as a player and active participant
  • Attended practices twice a week and traveled on weekends to other campuses to compete against other club teams

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Emerging Pathogens Institute
12.2023 - Current

Produce Department

Giant Food Corporation
06.2022 - 08.2022

Maintenance Crew Member

Immanuel Bible Church Of Saginaw
08.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Florida

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