Molly E. Pangretic
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Experienced in scientific research and laboratory procedures, I leverage analytical skills and collaborative efforts to provide strong support for research initiatives and foster team collaboration. With a good understanding of experimental techniques and data management, I ensure accurate and efficient project outcomes. Enthusiasm, optimism, clear communication and skills in organization and time management contribute to success in this field.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
PhD Student
Blacksburg, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Recorded data by manual scoring of mice
- EHS trained and certified
- IACUC trained and certified
- Certified in mice CO2 euthanasia and cervical dislocation
- Certified in mouse handling/restraint
Lifeguard
Red Cross
06.2020 - Current
- Expertise and Red Cross Certified in first responder skills such as First Aid, CPR and AED
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility by preforming necessary cleaning tasks.
Intermural Sports Scorekeeper
Virginia Tech Rec Sports
Blacksburg, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Documented game actions to accurately update league, player and team statistics
- Collaborated effectively with fellow scorekeepers, sharing practices for accurate record keeping across sports.
- Contributed to a positive sporting environment by maintaining friendly and open communication with players and officials.
Shadowing
Dr. Sweet
West Chester University, PA
Shadowed Dr. Sweet in his Parkinson's Research Lab
Delran High School
05.2022
- Principal’s List for Academic Excellence
- Number One Award for dedication to DHS and the community
- Peer Leader/Mentor
Tri Delta Sorority, Beta Nu Chapter
01.2023 - Current
- Participate in recruitment and training of new members
- Work of developing strategies to assist our philanthropic outreach with St
- Jude's
Operation Smile
01.2023 - Current
- Organize on campus fundraising opportunities such as supply drives and recreational events to raise awareness for the cause
Survivor/Caregiver committee
Relay for Life, Virginia Tech
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Raised over $375,000 for cancer research, patient care & programs
- Recruited participants through public speaking opportunities in class
- Managed ring donations to oncology center
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA01-2026
Graduated -
Delran High School
05.2022
Skills
- Animal Handling/Training
- Immunohistochemistry techniques
- Pipetting techniques
- Tissue dissection knowledge
- Electrophoresis Knowledge
- Mice euthanasia
- Excel, making graphs and tables
- Microsoft office proficient
- R coding platform
- Verbal communication
- Organization and time management
- Critical thinking
Extracurricular
Tri Delta, Beta Nu, Member
- DEIAB committee
- Membership selection committee
Extra Curricular
- Operation Smile Club member (2023-present)
- Relay for Life, Survivor/Caregiver Committee (2022-2023)
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certified
- Animal Handling & Restraint
- CO2 and Cervical Dislocation euthinasia
Interests
Fitness, Cooking, Reading, Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Timeline
Research Assistant
PhD Student
10.2024 - Current
Intermural Sports Scorekeeper
Virginia Tech Rec Sports
09.2024 - Current
Tri Delta Sorority, Beta Nu Chapter
01.2023 - Current
Operation Smile
01.2023 - Current
Delran High School
05.2022
Survivor/Caregiver committee
Relay for Life, Virginia Tech
01.2022 - 01.2023
Lifeguard
Red Cross
06.2020 - Current
Shadowing
Dr. Sweet
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Graduated -
Delran High School