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Karen Rivera

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate candidate with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position to advance my career goals. Who is dependable and successful at managing multiple tasks with efficiency and a positive attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

CURE Research Experience

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Researched the genetic collaboration between Spr-2 mutated C. elegans and smrc-1 and cbp-1 gene mutations on chromatin and gene expression using RNAi
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis for brood count and motility defect in C. elegans generation
  • Contributed to the development of innovative research on the unknown effect of genetic collaboration of these specific gene mutations in C. elegans

Biochemistry Lab Experience

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Investigate the behavior of the enzyme H. pylori urease through multiple biochemical tests to understand its function in the stomach biome

Anatomy and Physiology Lab Experience

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Learned bone structure, muscle anatomy, and the nervous system through cat dissection as a model for the human body

Biology Lab Experience

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with other students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
  • Experienced keeping appropriate and thorough records of semester long lab projects

Chemistry Lab Experience

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Created and maintained updated record of all experiments performed.
  • Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Discovery High School
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2021

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organization
  • verbal and written communication skills
  • professionalism
  • strong attention to detail
  • Adaptability

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Biochemistry Lab Experience

Oglethorpe University
08.2024 - 12.2024

Anatomy and Physiology Lab Experience

Oglethorpe University
08.2024 - 05.2025

CURE Research Experience

Oglethorpe University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Biology Lab Experience

Oglethorpe University
01.2022 - 05.2024

Chemistry Lab Experience

Oglethorpe University
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Oglethorpe University

High School Diploma -

Discovery High School
Karen Rivera