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C.S Wood

Houston,TX

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Genetics Research Assistant

University Of Houston Natural Sciences & Math Dept
05.2023 - Current


  • Executed lab procedures such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and spectrophotometry
  • Created an optimized DNA extraction procedure that increased concentration and purity of my samples as well as trainees samples by 200%
  • Trained several colleagues on DNA extraction procedures and on laboratory equipment usage
  • Accrued 300+ hours of research experience

Medical Assembler

Alcon Manufacturing
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintained sterility of a lab that manufactured cataract surgical equipment
  • Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
  • Troubleshot faulty equipment.
  • Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.

Plant Immunology Research Assistant

Texas State University Biology Dept
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collected and organized extensive plant immunity data using Excel
  • Analyzed 12 research papers about plant immunity and attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding
  • Presented engaging research covering the topic of TRFs to graduate students and answered questions on the material
  • Planted and cared for arabidopsis mutants and operated lab sterility equipment such as autoclaves

Server

Cracker Barrel
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Implemented organization and multitasking skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment
  • Consistently served more than 30+ customers at once, frequently surpassing the average reached by all servers
  • Handled customers' to-go order calls and entered their orders into the Point of Sale system with attention to detail
  • Was recognized as a top Server & Hostess for my time management and customer service skills

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Biophysics

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2025

High School Diploma -

San Marcos High School
San Marcos, TX
05.2021

Accomplishments

  • Bioinformatics Coding Badge (2024)
  • 3rd Place State Qualifier Finalist for work in fungal metabolomics research, Regeneron Science Talent Search(2021)
  • Dean's Freshman Excellence Award, University of Houston(2022)
  • 2nd Place State Qualifier Finalist for work in plasmid research, Regeneron Science Talent Search(2020)


Skills

  • Skills: Excel, Organic chemistry lab procedures, DNA Extraction, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, R programming, Experimental Design, Genome Assembly

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Medical Assembler

Alcon Manufacturing
06.2023 - 08.2023

Genetics Research Assistant

University Of Houston Natural Sciences & Math Dept
05.2023 - Current

Plant Immunology Research Assistant

Texas State University Biology Dept
05.2022 - 08.2022

Server

Cracker Barrel
05.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Biophysics

University of Houston

High School Diploma -

San Marcos High School

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