Kiara Goodwin
Boise,ID
Summary
I am a team player first and foremost, and I have been trained to maintain laboratory safety and cleanliness standards. Most of my lab experience has been working with DNA and data analysis. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Boise State University
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked in Nucleic Acid Memory Lab through the VIP program at BSU, which focuses on connecting undergraduates with graduate students and professors.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Analyzed success of procedures and helped troubleshoot issues we encountered.
- Conducted DNA, RNA and protein extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis.
- Engaged in proper DNA clean up techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emphasis in Cellular, Molecular, And Biomedical
Boise State University
Boise, ID04.2024
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen Processing
- Lab equipment maintenance
- PCR Techniques
- Western Blots
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Data and statistical analysis
- Data logging
- Coding languages; ggplot, R, Unix/Linux
- Microbe work (inoculation, identification of unknown microbes, sterile techniques)
Accomplishments
- BSU's vertically integrates projects (VIP) allowed me to help advance digital Nucleic Acid Memory (dNAM). dNAM is an innovative data storage method which allos us to harnesses DNA's high information density, stability, and energy efficiency to store non-volatile memory.
- Completion of BSU's bioinformatics course has allowed me to become familiar with different coding languages. I also gained experience in data analysis, data interpretation and graphing techniques/software's.
Affiliations
- Boise State University
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Boise State University
07.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Emphasis in Cellular, Molecular, And Biomedical
Boise State University
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