Hilary Rogers
Pearland
Summary
Graduate student pursuing an M.S. in Forensic Science with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Biology. Hands-on experience in biomedical research, analytical instrumentation, molecular biology techniques, laboratory documentation, and scientific investigation. Recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Research with strengths in experimental design, data analysis, technical reporting, and collaborative research. Seeking laboratory, forensic science, analytical chemistry, research, or internship opportunities to apply and further develop scientific and technical skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Jovie
Sugar Land
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised children's daily activities and ensured safety during playtime.
- Developed engaging educational activities tailored to children's interests and needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to promote healthy living.
- Planned and coordinated outings to local parks, museums, and events.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to encourage positive social interactions.
- Assisted with potty training, dressing, bathing, feeding and overall personal care of the children.
- Created a positive atmosphere that encouraged growth, exploration, creativity and independence in the child.
- Cleaned up after meals and organized toys and play areas when finished playing.
Undergraduate Research Assistant- Chemistry Department
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY- XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
New Orleans
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Designed and synthesized multivalent nucleic acid scaffolds with functional molecular recognition domains
- Explored non-covalent interactions between flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and nucleic acid scaffolds to improve biosensor functionality.
- Conducted research on bidentate aptamer systems as molecular switches for target sensing applications
- Advanced signaling mechanisms in biosensor platforms
- Applied FAD as a ligand in aptamer-based molecular probes
- Employed spectrophotometric techniques and electrochemical methods to support research objectives.
- Analyzed experimental data and contributed to research documentation and presentations.
- Award: Excellence in Undergraduate Research (2025)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
HOUSTON, TX01-2025
Skills
- Biosensor design and molecular probe development
- Electrochemical Analysis
- Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
- Gel electrophoresis
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Microscopy and histological analysis
- Molecular recognition and ligand-binding assays
- Nucleic acid and protein detection assays
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Sample preparation and laboratory documentation
- UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- FTIR Spectroscopy
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- Analytical problem solving
- Good Laboratory Practices
- Laboratory safety and chemical handling
- Quality Assurance principles
- Quality Control
- Standard Operating Procedure compliance
- Bioinformatics tools
- Experimental design
- Literature review
- Scientific data analysis and interpretation
- Scientific presentations
- Technical writing and research documentation
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organization and time management
- Problem solving
- Technical communication
Certifications And Awards
- Pharmacy Technician Trainee, 2025
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 2022
- Excellence in Undergraduate Research, 2025
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant- Chemistry Department
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY- XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
09.2024 - 07.2025
Professional Nanny
Jovie
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA