Kylie M. Gallegos
El Rito,USA
Summary
Accomplished researcher with a robust background at Los Alamos National Laboratory, adept in technical writing and statistical analysis. Excelled in project management, showcasing exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Proven track record of assisting with comprehensive environmental research projects, delivering results that significantly contributed to scientific understanding. Confident Student passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Master Student
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
09.2024 - Current
- Handled the entry and maintenance of comprehensive environmental datasets.
- Executed environmental sampling surveys in a field team.
- Experienced in maintaining protocols of a BSL-2 laboratory.
- Trained to handle live animals during environmental surveys.
- Conducted thorough sampling activities for diverse types of biota within the environment including vegetation, soil, and salvaged animals.
Research Technician
Pebble Labs Inc.
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Learned, contributed, and executed greenhouse, and laboratory experiments
- Wrote and delivered detailed experiment notes and research result papers on time
- Complied and presented results and next step objectives to board members and supervisors
- Worked and learned from other teams and government agencies to produce accurate and efficient data
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Examined experiment results to identify potential underlying causes for scientific findings.
Graduate Research Associate & Teaching Assistant
New Mexico State University
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Planned, managed, and successfully completed a multi-year research project that consisted of field, laboratory, statistical analysis, and technical writing work
- Assisted with writing grants and securing funding for research projects, and expenses
- Presented and defended results at conventions, symposiums, and graduate assemblies
- Managed a team of project assistants to include undergraduate laboratory and field assistants
- Prepared and clearly communicated class materials for courses of 600+ students
- Identified sources of funding to submit grant applications and prepare research proposals.
- Conducted experiments properly by adhering to health, safety and environmental regulations.
Post-Baccalaureate Research Student
Los Alamos National Laboratories
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Followed and completed sampling procedures on different types of environmental media including soils, foodstuffs, and biota
- Collaborated with others to publish results within the laboratory
- Completed and presented individual research at student symposiums
- Responsible for maintaining and managing large data sets
- Implemented laboratory inventory procedures to promote efficient planning and sampling procedures
- Assisted with data analysis and technical writing for annual result summaries
- Enrolled in the animal handlers' program at LANL, assisted with trapping and handling small mammal and fish
- Involved in planning an monitoring live animal trapping events.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture Biology, Applied Statistics
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Biology, General Chemistry
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2019
Skills
- Active learning
- Technical writing experience
- Statistical analysis
- Proficient in R and SAS coding
- Database management
- Project management experience
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google suites
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Clear and timely communicator
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Critical thinker, strong interpersonal skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Experiment Design
Animal Handling Experience
- Completed online and in person training for proper handling of small mammals, fish and birds
- Experience with identifying, handling, and trapping small mammals
- Experience identifying, handling, and euthanizing fish
- Assisted with updating IACUC fish handling protocols at LANL
- Observed handling of small mammals, fish, and birds for 4+ years
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Boat Safety Certification
Professinal Societies
- Member Society of Weed Science
- Entomologicalmologcal Society of America
Posters and Presentations
Gallegos, K.M., Lehnhoff, E.A., Schutte, B.C., Steiner, R.L.Barley Cover Crop Termination Date Affects Weed and Pathogen Suppresion in Chile Peppers. 2022
Gallegos, K.M., Gaukler, S.M., Stanek, J.E., Berryhill, J.T., Benthic Macroinvertebrates Community Asemblages and Population Metric from Ephemeral Streams on the Pajarito Plateau. 2019. LA-UR-19-26499
Gallegos, K.M., Fresquez, P., Biomagnification of Cesium-137 through Various Trophic Level Sequences at Los Alamos National Laboratory. 2016. LA-UR-16-24662
Scholarships
- Los Alamos National Laboratories Scholar
- NMSU Presidents Scholar
- New Mexico Association of School Business Officials Scholarship Recipient
- Zia Merit Scholar
- Kit Carson Cooperative Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Post Master Student
Los Alamos National Laboratory
09.2024 - Current
Research Technician
Pebble Labs Inc.
02.2023 - 06.2023
Graduate Research Associate & Teaching Assistant
New Mexico State University
08.2020 - 12.2022
Post-Baccalaureate Research Student
Los Alamos National Laboratories
06.2016 - 08.2020
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Boat Safety Certification
Master of Science - Agriculture Biology, Applied Statistics
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Biology, General Chemistry
New Mexico State University
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