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Molli Coombs

Morgantown,West Virginia

Summary

Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in plant and molecular biology through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities who has designed and executed both laboratory and field studies from beginning to end.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

West Virginia University
05.2020 - Current
  • Planned, installed, and maintained large field study of over 500 trees for ongoing research.
  • Collected research data in both field and laboratory settings.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis for multiple government funded research projects.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to share research findings and improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Collaborated with other researchers across universities and national laboratories to develop successful research strategies.
  • Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets.
  • Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex molecular sample preparation tasks.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant

West Virginia University
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Organized, handled, and stored tissue samples for RNA processing.
  • Processed samples and performed RNA isolation on over 1000 tissue samples.
  • Prepared samples for extraction and analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
  • Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.

Education

Master of Science - Biology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2020

Skills

  • RNA Isolation
  • PCR and qPCR
  • Field Study Installation
  • Field Data Collection
  • Plant Propagation
  • Rstudio and Excel Proficiency
  • Sample Collection and Preparation
  • Chemical and Molecular Analysis
  • Research Project Design

Teaching Experience

Taught undergraduate research capstone in hybrid online/in-person setting

References

Stephen DiFazio

stephen.difazio@mail.wvu.edu

(304) 692-9789


Johnathan Cumming

jrcumming@umes.edu

(304) 826-6566


Jennifer Hawkins

Jennifer.Hawkins@mail.wvu.edu

(304) 293-6673

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

West Virginia University
05.2020 - Current

Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant

West Virginia University
01.2018 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Biology

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

West Virginia University

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