Michael Snyder
West Hills,CA
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 5 years of educational and hands-on experience in molecular biology. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection, confidential document control and problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
The University Corporation, CSUN
06.2022 - Current
- Attended meetings, seminars and symposia to improve overall knowledge and understanding
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate researchers
- Coordinated lab's component of large, multidisciplinary project.
Teaching Assistant
California State University, Northridge
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Used hands-on instructional techniques to foster comprehension
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
- Maintained safety and good lab practice in BSL2 environments
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
California State University - Northridge
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University - Northridge
05.2019
Skills
- Read and assembly-based metagenomics library preparation and analysis
- 16S and ITS dataset generation and bioinformatics
- Culture dependent and independent methods development
- RNA and DNA extraction from recalcitrant substrates
- Ultra-low biomass DNA amplification (with emulsion PCR)
- Proficient with common microbiology and molecular biology techniques
- MiSeq (NGS sequencing platform) lead operator
- Proficient in R and Python (programming languages) and the Linux OS
- HPLC method development
- Big Data (> TB datasets were routine)
- Biostatistics
- Scientific writing and illustration
Timeline
Research Assistant
The University Corporation, CSUN
06.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
California State University, Northridge
06.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Microbiology
California State University - Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University - Northridge
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