I'm a hardworking, collaborative, dependable student currently enrolled at the University of Missouri-Kansas City majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Lab experience with drosophila, alongside planning and executing experimental data.
Drosophila Handling: Ability to handle and manipulate Drosophila flies carefully to avoid injury or stress.
Fly Stock Maintenance: Proficiency in maintaining Drosophila stocks, including breeding, collecting eggs, and transferring flies between vials or bottles.
Genetic Crossing: Understanding of Drosophila genetics and experience in performing genetic crosses to generate desired genotypes.
Media Preparation: Skills in preparing various types of fly media, including food for larvae and agar plates for adults.
Microscopy: Familiarity with using microscopes to observe Drosophila anatomy, behavior, or experimental outcomes.
Data Collection: Ability to accurately record experimental data, including fly counts, observations, and experimental conditions.
Sterile Technique: Understanding and practice of sterile techniques to avoid contamination in experiments involving Drosophila cultures.
Data Analysis: Skills in analyzing experimental data using statistical methods and software to draw meaningful conclusions.
Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, present findings, and write reports or scientific papers.
Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot experimental procedures and adapt protocols as needed to overcome challenges in the lab.
Ethical Considerations: Awareness of ethical considerations related to the use of animals in research and adherence to institutional guidelines and regulations.