Jonathan Rickmeyer
Villa Park,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing analytical laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with experience in data review, reporting and sample handling. Experience in analytical and microbiology techniques.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant, Bess Lab
University Of California, Irvine
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted research on human gut microbiota metabolites, utilizing LC-MS and LC-MS/MS systems extensively.
- Utilized untargeted metabolomics methods using Xevo G2-X QTOF LC-MS system to investigate changes in metabolites with lignin supplementation.
- Assisted in the utilization of the Xevo TQ Absolute LC-MS/MS system for the development of quantitative methods to measure 15 metabolites following FDA guidelines.
- Participated in the selective anaerobic culturing to isolate bacteria involved in lignin degradation.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in laboratory environment.
- Quickly worked to get new lab/subgroup members up to speed on state of the project and techniques used in experiments.
- Performed statistical analysis.
- Attended weekly lab meetings to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Gathered and arranged research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmacology
Uiversity of California Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Investigative And Medical Sciences
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO08.2022
Skills
- MS Office
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Selective Anerobic Bacteria Culturing
- Information Research and Sourcing
- Safety Procedures
- Documentation
- Collaborative Relationships
- Flexible and Adaptable
Leadership
CHPP Tutoring Club
Vice-President of External Communication 2020-2021
In charge of coordination of organizing tutoring sessions at Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School. This included the transitioning to zoom tutoring sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic, where I hosted zoom sessions with multiple tutors and students in different rooms with the same session.
Vice-President of Financial Affairs 2021-2022
In charge of planning fundraising events and utilizing funds to purchase study materials for students.
Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Health Club)
Assistant Vice President of Fellowship 2021-2022
Assisted in the organizing of fellowship events to foster a sense of community among club members.
Mentor 2020-2022
Acted as a mentor for Freshman and Sophomore club members.
Eagle Scout Rank, Boy Scouts of America 2018
After completing all other requirements including multiple leadership portions within the troop; planned and led a project to build owl boxes for a Santiago Oaks Regional Park to help control ground squirrel population without the use of poison pest control.
Timeline
Research Assistant, Bess Lab
University Of California, Irvine
02.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Pharmacology
Uiversity of California Irvine
Bachelor of Science - Investigative And Medical Sciences
Saint Louis University