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Douglas Alvarado

Boston,MA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher

Boston University
02.2021 - Current
  • Research the underlying genetic mechanisms of strategic growth in clown anemonefish
  • Investigate exon variants found in mRNA transcripts in mouse neuronal tissue
  • Collect and analyze large amounts of data
  • Prepare research into a report for presentations and publications

Patient Care Technician

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Assistant Aquarist

Boston University Marine Program Lab
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintain proper running of large water systems
  • Check water quality via titration methods
  • Basic husbandry of a wide range of aquatic life
  • Collect and analyze large amounts of data to report to supervisor

Aquarist Intern

West Wing Gallery
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Daily care and maintenance of the gallery appearance
  • Observe fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates to report unusual behaviors
  • Food preparation and feeding
  • Help with special projects as needed, such as online research and offsite animal collection
  • Basic husbandry for a wide range of aquatic life

Visitor Educator

New England Aquarium
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Interpreted exhibits and interacted with visitors
  • Helped resolve conflicts with visitors
  • Led various presentations to engage visitors

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Boston University
Boston
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Marine Science

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.2024

Master of Arts - Biotechnology

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.2024

Skills

  • Proficient with excel and word
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Collaboration/Teamwork
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022

Assistant Aquarist

Boston University Marine Program Lab
09.2021 - 01.2022

Undergraduate Researcher

Boston University
02.2021 - Current

Aquarist Intern

West Wing Gallery
01.2020 - 08.2020

Visitor Educator

New England Aquarium
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Boston University

Bachelor of Arts - Marine Science

Boston University

Master of Arts - Biotechnology

Boston University
Douglas Alvarado