Gretchen M. Perez
Raleigh,NC
Summary
To work as a laboratory assistant at NC State University Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, assist in lab maintenance and media preparation, help with plant growth, propagation, and transplant, and aid in experiments involving qPCR, Qubit assays, RNA/DNA extractions, and episome analysis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Lab Research Assistant
Plant, NC State University
Raleigh, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Performing lab maintenance and operating the autoclave
- Assist with plant growth including propagation and transplant
- RNA and DNA extraction and analysis using QIAGEN kits
- Performing qPCR, qubit assays, and nanodrop procedures
- Media preparation
- Operating the multispectral imaging and spatial-spectral machine
- Assisting in particle bombardment on plant tissue samples
Lab Assistance
Undergraduate Research Laboratory, PUCR
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Arranging for instruments, materials, samples, solutions, etc
- Required to perform experiments
- Performing regular maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation of laboratory instruments and equipment for safe use
- Providing students with the right quantities of chemicals as per the requirements of the experiment
- Stayed attentive towards any unsafe behavior or improper handling of equipment
- Performing duties as per the instructions and guidelines of the laboratory head and university professors
Education
B.A. - Biological Sciences
North Carolina State University
Arts Degree - undefined
Associate - undefined
Wake Technical Community College
Skills
RELATED COURSEWORK (or SKILLS)Introduction Biology Ecology/Diversity (BIO 181)Introduction Biology Cellular/Molecular (BIO183)Chemistry Molecular Science (CH 101)With General Lab (CH 102)Poisons, People, Environment (TOX 201)Principle of Genetics (GN 311)Biology Modern World (BIO 105)With Lab (BIO 106)Immunology (MB 441)Into Organic Chemistry (CH 220)With Organic Chemistry I lab (CH 222)Insects and Human Diseases (ENT 207)Principles of Toxicology (TOX 401)Intro to Statistics (ST 311)Elements of Calculus (MA 121)Knowledge of using, and maintaining laboratory tools and equipmentCompetent in handling laboratory management dutiesProficient at creating a hypothesis, record keeping, sample collection, prep, pipetting, measuring, ability to sterilize equipment, and following lab safety guidelinesParticipated in projects that included conducting surveys, botanical inventories, and record-keeping of different species of plantsMonitored plant growth and observed changing climatic conditionsSoft SkillsEffective communication and organization skillsProblem-solving skills and ability to follow instructionsCapable of collaborating, taking initiative, and accountabilityBeing able to adapt to an independent work environment as well as in a teamwork environmentPassionate to succeed through continuous learning and knowledge sharing
Affiliations
(or LEADERSHIP)
NCSU Biochemistry Club
Club Member January 2021 – May 2022
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Member August 2021 – Current
NCSU Women of Color Group
Group member January 2022 – May 2022
Timeline
Undergraduate Lab Research Assistant
Plant, NC State University
08.2022 - Current
Lab Assistance
Undergraduate Research Laboratory, PUCR
01.2018 - 12.2019
B.A. - Biological Sciences
North Carolina State University
Arts Degree - undefined
Associate - undefined
Wake Technical Community College