C.S Wood
Houston,TX
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Genetics Research Assistant
University Of Houston Natural Sciences & Math Dept
Houston, TX
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
Houston, TX
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
San Marcos, TX
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
San Marcos, TX
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, TX05.2025
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
San Marcos, TX05.2021
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