Nature
Marvin Bowlin
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dr. Louis Sullivan Science Policy Fellow
Research!America
04.2024 - Current
- Developed a science policy project focused on the importance of community colleges in filling the gap in the STEM workforce pipeline
- Worked with the STEMM Opportunity Alliance and the American Institutes for Research to fine-tune points in the National strategy and pillar partner work
- Served as the STEMM Opportunity Alliance contact point for Research!America
- Organized an Alzheimer's disease-focused symposium of experts to facilitate exchange of ideas and development of a unified strategy for future progress
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
Researcher IV
University of Alabama at Birmingham
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Development of research project characterizing protein activity and analyzing enzymatic functions.
- Preparing and presenting presentations on research to peers at local, regional, and national level meetings.
- Management of laboratory materials, supplies, and organization.
Laboratory Technician
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Designed workflow for PCR-based testing system.
- Developed Standard Operating Protocols for sample testing.
- Prepared and maintained reagent components.
- Prepared, executed, and analyzed > 100,000 pooled and individual RT-PCR reactions for detection of COVID-19 RNA.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Biochemistry and Structural Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Research Sciences
Mississippi College
01.2013
Skills
- Research laboratory expertise
- Biochemistry and molecular biology specialization
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Legislative review
- Policy analysis
- Active listening
- Creating engaging presentation materials
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Clear and concise reporting
- Writing and proofreading expertise
- Problem-solving aptitude
Affiliations
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- American Society for Microbiology
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- STEMM Opportunity Alliance
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursInterests
Gardening
Electronics
Languages
Communication
Science Advocacy
Public Engagement
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Prism GraphPad
Adobe Suite
BioRender
Languages
Esperanto
Limited Working
Timeline
Dr. Louis Sullivan Science Policy Fellow
Research!America
04.2024 - Current
Researcher IV
University of Alabama at Birmingham
10.2023 - 04.2024
Laboratory Technician
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Research Sciences
Mississippi College
Doctor of Philosophy - Biochemistry and Structural Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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