Mariana Vergara
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards a master's degree in Environmental Science. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background on understanding how microbial community structure and organic matter quantities are altered in Intermittent versus perennial reaches of a semi-arid, urban river.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Mariana Vergara
01.2023 - Current
- Presented research findings at conferences and workshops, fostering professional growth and collaboration within academic community.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
- Designed and conducted experiments, collected data, and maintained results databases.
Laboratory Technician
Pattern AG
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Maintained high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
Guest Experience Specialist
California Academy of Sciences
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing personalized solutions.
- Contributed towards achieving monthly revenue targets through upselling initiatives and diligent followups.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas12.2018
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Specimen and sample preparation
- Inventory and supply management
- Lab operations
- DNA Extraction
- Research design
- PCR techniques
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Data analysis
- Electrophoresis
- Microbiology techniques
- Literature reviews
Volunteer Experience
HeadWaters Sanctuary, 01/2019 - 08/2020
- Removed invasive plants in order to maintain public trails.
- Planted and restored native plants.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Mariana Vergara
01.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Pattern AG
09.2020 - 11.2022
Guest Experience Specialist
California Academy of Sciences
09.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Environmental Science
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of the Incarnate Word
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Mary's University
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