MCKINLEY PASIAKOS
Tucson,AZ
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Associate
LA Fitness
Phoenix, AZ
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered high-quality customer service while managing front desk operations
- Processed memberships, renewals, and scheduling for classes and personal training
- Resolved member concerns efficiently and professionally
- Answered phone calls and documented messages accurately
Research Assistant
Dr. Cooper Lab, University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared stool suspensions following established laboratory protocols
- Performed ELISA assays and assisted with data collection and analysis
- Conducted DNA extractions with strict contamination control practices
- Applied core laboratory techniques including pipetting and sterile handling
- Maintained accurate documentation and followed IRB and lab safety guidelines
Intern / Shadow
Affiliated Dermatology — Dr. Karan Lal
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Shadowed dermatologic patient consultations and clinical procedures
- Interacted with patients before, during, and after treatments to provide comfort and support
- Assisted with patient flow and observed procedural techniques
- Created educational and engaging social media content focused on skin conditions and treatments
Student Researcher
Sexual Medicine Research Team
Virtual
05.2026 - Current
- Conduct systematic reviews of full-text studies to determine eligibility and synthesize findings for manuscripts.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers to coordinate study selection and resolve inclusion disputes.
- Assess study inclusion criteria and advise selection decisions to improve review accuracy and relevance.
- Contribute to drafting and editing systematic review manuscripts, improving clarity and methodological reporting.
Volunteer
Z Mansion
Tucson, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Interacted with unhoused community members and built supportive relationships
- Provided clothing, drinks, and assistance with basic needs
- Escorted injured visitors to the clinic for medical care
- Served as a comfort presence for patients receiving treatment
Independent Researcher
Independent Research, Paradise Valley Community College
11.2021 - 04.2025
- Designed and tested hypotheses addressing scientific and environmental research questions
- Engineered experimental procedures and conducted hands-on experimentation
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data to form evidence-based conclusions
- Presented research findings at science fairs and academic presentation events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiology and Medical Sciences, Nutritional Sciences Minor
University of Arizona
Tucson05.2029
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix05.2025
Skills
- Research & Data Analysis
- Patient Interaction
- Communication
- CPR and BLS
- DNA Extraction
- Stool Sample Processing
- Sterile Technique
- Pipetting
- Bioinformatics
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Organization
Certification
- NREMT Certified
- AZ EMT Licensed
- CPR Certified
- HIPAA Certified
- AED Certified
- Lab Safety Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Student Researcher
Sexual Medicine Research Team
05.2026 - Current
Research Assistant
Dr. Cooper Lab, University of Arizona
01.2026 - Current
Volunteer
Z Mansion
08.2025 - Current
Front Desk Associate
LA Fitness
02.2025 - 08.2025
Intern / Shadow
Affiliated Dermatology — Dr. Karan Lal
07.2024 - 06.2025
Independent Researcher
Independent Research, Paradise Valley Community College
11.2021 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Physiology and Medical Sciences, Nutritional Sciences Minor
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School
AWARDS
ISEF Qualifier and Attendee (2022), AZSEF Best in Fair (2022), Regeneron Special Award (2022), AZSEF 1st Place Biomedical Sciences (2022), AZ HOSA 2nd Place Champion (Pathophysiology) 2023