Microsoft Excel
Lauren Kallen
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Focused Marine Biologist with field experience in various locations. Well-versed in conducting laboratory, library and field research. Adept at working within collaborative environments to gather and processes research data for diverse projects. Skilled in research and reporting and considered valuable team asset. Involved in scientific diving, conservation research, and learning more about the marine environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant
Southwest Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Ecological Center
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist professional staff with routine and special project tasks
- Managed inventory, placed orders and handled payment for office supplies
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes
- Fish husbandry, spawning, and conservation research on over 1000 Coho Salmon
- Data analysis for spawning and captive broodstock program
- Maintenance of freshwater and saltwater aquarium systems
Laboratory Research Assistant
Marilou Sison- Mangus
Santa Cruz, CA
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data on over five projects to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Generated data models, performed genetic analysis and helped produce reports outlining results.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Conducted chemical analyses using spectroscopy equipment and recorded results in data files.
- Created one marine microbiology experiment and researched and documented findings.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative and quantitative research into marine biology.
- Collaborated with leadership team to create multiple experiments
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Cataloged data and research into genomic databases.
- Attended weekly coding seminars to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Chemistry Tutor
Susanna Honig
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Tutored 20 + students in chemistry and organized weekly activities for students.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Prepared lesson plans on zoom to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to over 20 students falling behind in chemistry skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 09.2018 - Current
Skills
Lab operations
Inventory and supply management
Research and analysis
Specimen handling
Specimen and sample preparation
Running experiments
Data analysis
Habitat maintenance
Kind customer engagement
Accomplishments
- Created an observational study in a scientific diving course called Kelp Forest Ecology. I looked at the distribution and species association patters for the colonial tunicate Clavering huntsmani.
- Took part in creating a marine microbiology research experiment with the Marilou Sison-Mangus lab at UCSC. The project looked into domoic acid in the marine environment.
Software
Image J
Certification
AAUS Scientific Diver
Timeline
AAUS Scientific Diver
10-2021
Nitrox Diver
10-2021
Assistant
Southwest Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Ecological Center
06.2021 - Current
Chemistry Tutor
Susanna Honig
01.2021 - 06.2021
Laboratory Research Assistant
Marilou Sison- Mangus
07.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
09.2018 - Current