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Jacob Caballero Heuker

Wyoming,MI

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a background in biochemistry and Spanish Translation with extensive fieldwork experience in both fields. I excel in collaborative environments to drive impactful outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Research Volunteer

Hope College
08.2024 - Current
  • Isolated DNA from field samples. Ran PCR & gel electrophoresis procedures & analyzed subsequent data.
  • Aided in the organization of bioinformatics databases.
  • Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Found differences in genes related to the focus biochemical synthesis production pathway in sample populations.

Environmental Advisor Intern

Sunnyside Landscapes
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Implemented environmental stewardship to improve organizational culture.
  • Shared best practices and developed synergies for businesses to achieve results.
  • Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Researcher

Hope College
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Participated in regular meetings to discuss aspects of research and experiments.
  • Conducted laboratory experiments on Tilia americana physiological, cellular, & genetic development, various preservation, isolation, & microscopy techniques, as well as data analysis and gene network construction using software after thorough planning and research.
  • Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Presented findings at University of Chicago Research Convention

Citizenship Exam Preparation Course Volunteer

Latin Americans United For Progress
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared materials for class activities.
  • Aided in filing out applications for citizenship
  • Translated Citizenship Course Materials from English to Spanish
  • Coordinated with teacher to implement lesson plans and keep participants on track.
  • Assisted classes with parties and events.
  • Made copies to assist teacher in preparing future lessons.
  • Tutored Small groups in Citizenship Exam course materials

Volunteer Translator

Roosevelt Park Christian Reformed Church
06.2013 - 07.2015
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Interpreted English Sermons to Spanish simultaneously

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Hope College
Holland, MI
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Hope College
Holland, MI
05-2027

Skills

  • Simultaneous interpretation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Qualitative research
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Background in Biochemistry
  • Literature review
  • Cultural awareness
  • Research
  • Computer programming

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • State of Michigan Seal of Biliteracy
  • HarvardX CS50 Computer Science Certification
  • Career and Technical Biotechnology Certificaiton

Timeline

Environmental Advisor Intern

Sunnyside Landscapes
05.2025 - 06.2025

Research Volunteer

Hope College
08.2024 - Current

Researcher

Hope College
06.2024 - 08.2024

Citizenship Exam Preparation Course Volunteer

Latin Americans United For Progress
08.2023 - 12.2023

Volunteer Translator

Roosevelt Park Christian Reformed Church
06.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Hope College

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Hope College

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