Hi, I’m
Mielle Lee
Austin,Texas
Summary
Self-driven Research Assistant pursuing a degree in hydrogeology and geochemistry. Demonstrated expertise in conducting thorough research, analyzing data, engaging in academic inquiry, and performing literature reviews. Proficient in preparing equipment and materials for field research and conducting precise laboratory experiments. Meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to advancing the understanding of geochemistry and carbonate chemistry.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
The University Of Texas At Austin
Graduate Research Assistant
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets, uncovering key insights for informed decisionmaking.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Contributed to the development of research proposals, securing funding for critical projects.
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques.
University Of Texas At Austin
Research Engineering-Scientist Assistant
07.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Minimized potential hazards through adherence to safety guidelines during all field assignments.
- Identified potential problems and prevented equipment failure through performing regular equipment inspections.
- Assisted in training new hires on company protocol, increasing overall productivity within the department.
Eel River Critical Zone Observatory
Student Research Assistant
03.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Assisted the field technician at the Eel River CZO
- Collected soil for cryogenic extractions
- Extracted water from samples using the cryogenic extraction method and prepped water samples for infrared mass spec analysis at the Center for Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry at UC Berkeley
- Managed and regularly entered data into the project database
- Analyzed isotopic data in R
Center for Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry
Laboratory and Field Technician
08.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Analyzed isotopic data for hydrogen and oxygen stable isotopes with R
- Reported progress on sample collection and processing on a weekly basis to the lead PI, and distributed data among a team of 5 other PIs and 4 graduate students regularly
- Served as a research assistant aiding in soil sample collection for stable isotope analysis
Angelo Coast Range Reserve
Research/Field Work Experience
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Assisting with new research in methods pertaining to water extraction in soil and tree core samples
Center for Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry
Research/Field Work Experience
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Assisting with new research in methods pertaining to water extraction in soil and tree core samples
Education
University of Texas At AustinAustin, TX
Ph.D. from Earth And Planetary Sciences
05-2028
University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
Master of Arts from Earth And Planetary Sciences
05-2023
University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Marines Sciences
12-2021
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Academic presentations
- Self-directed and motivated
- Academic research
- Research design
- Research and analysis
- Scientific communication
- Laboratory testing
- Data analysis
- Quantitative analysis
- Running experiments
- Publication preparation
- Data coding and analysis
- Academic writing
- Lab safety procedures
- Experimental design
- Lab work
Accomplishments
- Delivered poster presentation on Stable Isotopes in the Critical Zone: Methods, Applications, and Process Interpretations at American Geophysical Union in 2023.
- Educated 3 undergraduate students on clinical good practices and laboratory techniques.
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Radiation Safety Gauge Operator
Teaching Experience
- TA for GEO 316 Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology
2023
Professor Daniella Rempe - UT Austin
- TA for GEO 303 Introduction to Geology
2023
Professor Richard Ketcham and Meinhard Bayani Cardenas - UT Austin
- TA for EPS 82 Oceans
2022
Professor James Bishop - UC Berkeley
- TA for EPS 203 Introduction to Aquatic and Marine Geochemistry
2022
Professor James Bishop
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
08.2022 - Current
Research Engineering-Scientist Assistant
University Of Texas At Austin
07.2022 - 07.2023
Laboratory and Field Technician
Center for Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry
08.2021 - 01.2023
Student Research Assistant
Eel River Critical Zone Observatory
03.2021 - 05.2023
Research/Field Work Experience
Angelo Coast Range Reserve
01.2021 - 01.2023
Research/Field Work Experience
Center for Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry
01.2021 - 01.2023
University of Texas At Austin
Ph.D. from Earth And Planetary Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Arts from Earth And Planetary Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts from Marines Sciences
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