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Matthew (Luke) Farmer

Morgantown

Summary

Dynamic leader with experience as Student President at WVU Chi Alpha, excelling in event organization and relationship building. Proven ability in laboratory techniques and data analysis as a Research Assistant at WVU Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Laboratory. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and enhancing communication to achieve impactful results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Student President

WVU Chi Alpha
Morgantown
08.2024 - Current
  • Organized and led events that involved serving food on High Street and cleaning up trash on WVU's campus
  • Participated in WVU's student organization leadership modules
  • "Small Group" leader, which entails weekly meetings where we engage in biblical themes and life improvement
  • Engaged with alumni and other community leaders to promote the interests of the school's student body.
  • Maintained knowledge of school policies and communicated information and rules to students.

Research Assistant

WVU Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Laboratory
Morgantown
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with and assisted PhD students and lab supervisors with essential tasks regarding research projects
  • Showcased knowledge of lab safety protocols and chemical handling
  • Operated instruments such as centrifuges, incubators, and compound microscopes
  • Participated in different laboratory techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and titration
  • Identified and fixed issues with lab equipment to achieve more accurate lab results.
  • Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
  • Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
  • Processed hematology and chemistry samples.

Teacher's Aide

WVU Nursery School
Morgantown
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted the afternoon class that consisted of 20 children with their daily activities
  • Conducted classroom activities, assisted with lesson assignments, maintained classroom equipment, performed general clerical tasks, assisted in giving children snacks, and maintained a clean environment by clearing surfaces, dishes, toys, etc
  • Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
  • Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
  • Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Bellaire High School
Bellaire, OH
05-2022

Skills

  • Laboratory techniques
  • Chemical handling
  • Data analysis
  • Research methodologies
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Event organization
  • Leadership development
  • Influencing skills
  • Relationship and team building
  • Effective communication
  • Team building

Accomplishments

  • Edgar A. Burrows Scholarship, 08/22, 12/25
  • Diane Letter Memorial Scholarship, 12/22, 12/25
  • Dean's List, 12/22, 12/24
  • President's List, 05/23

Affiliations

  • I was privileged to go on a mission trip to Athens, Greece. My time there built tremendous confidence in myself, as it was a major step to go out into the world and create meaningful experiences with people from an entirely different culture.

Timeline

Student President

WVU Chi Alpha
08.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

WVU Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Laboratory
08.2023 - 05.2024

Teacher's Aide

WVU Nursery School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

West Virginia University

High School Diploma -

Bellaire High School

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