Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Community Service
Languages
Activities Clubs
Publications
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Jack Carrier

Arlington

Summary

Conducted biomedical research at the Houston Methodist Research Institute on the impact of telomerase on cellular senescence, resulting in a peer-reviewed publication. Tutored and volunteered in Lewiston schools, supporting student learning and fostering clear communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasurer

Bates College Cheese Club
Lewiston
09.2025 - Current
  • Managed club finances and budget for events and activities.
  • Produced financial reports that secured Student Board funding for the club.

Patient Transport Volunteer

Saint Mary's Hospital
Lewiston
09.2023 - Current
  • Interacted with patients while bringing patients in wheelchairs to their appointments
  • Delivered medications, lab samples, and medical records

Volunteer

Math and Reading Tutor
Lewiston
05.2023 - Current
  • Supported Students at Lewiston High School with calculus, pre-calculus, and algebra
  • Increased their confidence with new material and ability to ask questions to teachers about difficult concepts.

Medical Research Intern

Houston Methodist Research Institute
Houston
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Transfected human skin cells with lipid nanoparticle–delivered mRNA encoding human telomerase to evaluate changes in cellular senescence and DNA damage.
  • Performed immunofluorescent staining to quantify senescence (β-galactosidase) and DNA damage (γ-H2AX).

Blood Ambassador

American Red Cross
Arlington
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Greeted and Registered blood donors upon check-in through the Red Cross-National Database
  • Asked pre-screening questions on behalf of the Red Cross Emergency Medical Technicians

National Honors Society Tutor

Arlington High School
Arlington
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Created lesson plans and implemented scaffolding techniques to review math problems
  • Provided positive feedback and encouragement to motivate students

Kumon Mathematics and Reading Tutor

Kumon Tutoring Center
Arlington
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Tutored 75-100 students in grades K-8 individually and in small groups weekly
  • Created new employee training materials on grading and updating students' records
  • Developed customized teaching strategies based on students' learning preferences

President

Arlington High School Biomedical Club
Arlington
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Planned lab activities to engage students in exploring subjects in chemistry and biochemistry
  • Prepared and delivered presentations during club meetings on DNA structure and antibiotics
  • Led and facilitated club meeting discussions on biomedical topics including DNA and antibiotics

Volunteer

People Making A Difference
Cambridge
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Nonprofit DNA Model Kit Assembly and Packaging for Elementary School Science Outreach Program Assembled DNA Lego kits for underprivileged local Massachusetts schools
  • Ran the booth for the Cambridge Family Literacy Day as a volunteer and helped teach children ages 4-12 how to model real life situations using mathematics.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Arlington Boys and Girls Club
Arlington
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Resolved disputes between players and administered first aid to injured players
  • Served as a substitute coach for a 6-8-year-old co-ed basketball team
  • Provided Arlington Boys and Girls Club cleaning/maintenance training for younger volunteers

Education

B.S. - Biology

Bates College
Lewiston, ME
05.2026

Skills

  • Biomedical research
  • Scientific writing
  • Figure preparation
  • Data analysis
  • Patient interaction
  • Financial management
  • Basic familiarity with R and Python

Awards

  • Arthur J. McAvoy Award: Scholarship presented to an Arlington Senior of outstanding character, who has shown the greatest sensitivity, concern, and caring of their peers attending. Awarded in 2022
  • Williams College Book Award: Book Award awarded for outstanding intellectual leadership and for making a significant contribution to extracurricular life at Arlington High School. Awarded in 2021
  • Le Grand Concours Achievement: Honorable Mention awarded by the Association Américaine Des Professeurs De Français for outstanding performance in French. Awarded in 2019

Community Service

  • Assistant Basketball Coach, Arlington Boys and Girls Club, Arlington, MA. Resolved disputes between players and administered first aid to injured players, Served as a substitute coach for a 6-8-year-old co-ed basketball team, Provided Arlington Boys and Girls Club cleaning/maintenance training for younger volunteers. October, 2019 - March, 2020
  • Volunteer, People Making A Difference, Cambridge, MA. Nonprofit DNA Model Kit Assembly and Packaging for Elementary School Science Outreach Program, Assembled DNA Lego kits for underprivileged local Massachusetts schools, Ran the booth for the Cambridge Family Literacy Day as a volunteer and helped teach children ages 4-12 how to model real life situations using mathematics. September, 2018 - May, 2021
  • Volunteer, Math and Reading Tutor, Lewiston, ME. Supported Students at Lewiston High School with calculus, pre-calculus, and algebra, Increased their confidence with new material and ability to ask questions to teachers about difficult concepts. May, 2023 - Present
  • Volunteer, American Red Cross Blood Ambassador, Arlington, MA. Greeted and Registered blood donors upon check-in through the Red Cross-National Database, Asked pre-screening questions on behalf of the Red Cross Emergency Medical Technicians. August, 2023 - September, 2023
  • Volunteer, Patient Transport for Saint Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, ME. Present, Interacted with patients while bringing patients in wheelchairs to their appointments, Delivered medications, lab samples, and medical records. September, 2023 - Present

Languages

Proficient in French

Activities Clubs

  • Bates College Cheese Club, Treasurer
  • Bates Men's Club Hockey, Player
  • Bates Men's Club Rugby, Player

Publications

• Li S, Chang DF, Carrier, J, et al. Telomerase mRNA therapy protects human skin against radiation‑induced DNA damage. Molecular Therapy 2025, DOI:10.1016/j.ymthe.2025.09.029

Timeline

Treasurer

Bates College Cheese Club
09.2025 - Current

Medical Research Intern

Houston Methodist Research Institute
06.2024 - 08.2024

Patient Transport Volunteer

Saint Mary's Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Blood Ambassador

American Red Cross
08.2023 - 01.2024

Volunteer

Math and Reading Tutor
05.2023 - Current

Kumon Mathematics and Reading Tutor

Kumon Tutoring Center
05.2021 - 08.2022

National Honors Society Tutor

Arlington High School
02.2021 - 12.2022

President

Arlington High School Biomedical Club
09.2020 - 05.2022

Assistant Basketball Coach

Arlington Boys and Girls Club
10.2019 - 03.2020

Volunteer

People Making A Difference
09.2018 - 05.2021

B.S. - Biology

Bates College
Jack Carrier