Dominic Cipiti
Berea,OH
Summary
Motivated, self-directed undergraduate student with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Invests passion and commitment to achieve lab/research goals. Applies analysis, lean methodology, and lab techniques to lead change and tackle new projects and ideas in the field of microbiology.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab/Teaching Assistant
Baldwin Wallace University
08.2021 - Current
- Supported laboratory activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked in four different labs: Introductory Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Botany.
- Supported lab maintenance and upkeep, organizing equipment and materials.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting engagement and cooperation.
- Prepared required solutions and media required for lab activities.
Independent Research
Baldwin Wallace University
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Performed research into how heavy metal pollution (more specifically, aluminum) affected the non-enzymatic antioxidant production in tomato plants.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Wrote reports, reviews, and summaries regarding heavy metal pollution and plant response.
Research Intern
North Carolina State University
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Researched the interaction of different bacterial species and the siderophores (iron-chelating molecules) that they produced. Analyzed how interactions affected growth and attempted to explain why.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH12.2023
Skills
- Study Skills Development
- Clerical Support
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Proficient in Maintaining Detailed Lab Notes/Notebook
- Sterilization Techniques
- Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Laboratory Equipment Calibration and Proficiency
- Solution and Media Prep
- Working with Live Cultures
- Some Experience with Animal Handling (Rats)
Timeline
Research Intern
North Carolina State University
05.2023 - 07.2023
Independent Research
Baldwin Wallace University
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lab/Teaching Assistant
Baldwin Wallace University
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baldwin Wallace University