Grace Zimmerman
Fort Collins,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant with a proven track record of systematically supporting laboratory operations. Collaborative team player well-versed in laboratory policies and procedures. Committed to executing work with a well-coordinated and systematic approach. About 2 years of experience working within a lab setting. Graduating in May 2025 with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and exploring options within the field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL CHEMISTRY PREP ROOM LAB ASSISTANT
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
08.2023 - Current
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all General Chemistry laboratory spaces.
- Safely prepare chemical reagents and follow proper protocol.
- Safely transport chemicals and materials for experiments throughout multiple laboratory spaces.
- Follow safety procedures and help develop new procedures.
- Work independently and jobs involving a team.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Organized and managed inventory of reagents and other materials used in the lab.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory equipment or processes.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when performing experiments.
STUDENT STAFF ASSISTANT
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
01.2022 - Current
- Serve at the check-in desk
- Issue and collect exams for Precalculus courses at Colorado State.
- Proctor Exams in the Testing Center.
- Serve at the resource desk, lending resource items to students.
- Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, and communicate changes in work schedule.
- Customer service and work with a diverse student population.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to the use of university facilities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current projects and brainstorm ideas.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, photocopying materials.
- Developed training materials for new Student Staff Assistants.
SERVER/GOLF SHOP ASSOCIATE
WILD MARSH GOLF COURSE - BUFFALO, MN
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Server in the restaurant - responsible for 10+ tables
- Cash register in the golf shop
- Customer service
- Marketing and advertisements of the golf shop
- General Cleaning
- New Employee Training
- Stocking and Inventory.
SALES ASSOCIATE
CROCS OUTLET - ALBERTVILLE, MN
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Cash register
- Customer service and troubleshooting
- Marketing, advertising, and sales of merchandise
- Retail knowledge
- New employee training
- General cleaning and maintaining a clean workspace
- Stocking and inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2025
High School Diploma -
Rockford High School
Rockford, MN05.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Chemical Handling
- Lab practices
- Reagent Preparation
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Research assistance
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Human Anatomy
- Organization
- Leadership
- Microsoft proficiency
- Office Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Fast Learner
- Schedule and calendar management
Unpaidexperience
- Rockford Booster Concessions, 2014, 2021, Set up/Close concessions, Customer Service, Maintain Food Equipment
- Rockford Area Athletic Association, 2015, 2021, Assisted with Tournament set up, Scorekeeper for youth basketball
- Corcoran Country Daze, 08/2018, PRESENT, Band Hospitality, Set up and clean Band trailers, Assisted with serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Stocked general supplies
Scholarshipsawards
- CSU 2021-2023 Academic Green and Gold Scholarship
- Northwest Area Jaycees - 2021 Community Service/Leadership Scholarship
- Rockford Area Athletic Association - 2021 Athletic Participation/Leadership Scholarship
Involvement
- Outdoor Club - Member since February 2023
- Student Health Advisory Council - Member since July 2023
- Biochemistry Student Association - Member since October 2021
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) - Member since October 2021
- Hospice Opportunity for Patient Engagement Program - Member since October 2021
Affiliations
- Recreational Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, etc)
- Hiking
- Paddleboarding
- Running
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GENERAL CHEMISTRY PREP ROOM LAB ASSISTANT
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
08.2023 - Current
SERVER/GOLF SHOP ASSOCIATE
WILD MARSH GOLF COURSE - BUFFALO, MN
05.2022 - 08.2022
STUDENT STAFF ASSISTANT
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
01.2022 - Current
SALES ASSOCIATE
CROCS OUTLET - ALBERTVILLE, MN
06.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Colorado State University
High School Diploma -
Rockford High School
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