Morgan Stonecipher
Chemistry Department
BLOOMINGTON,IN
3
Languages
5
years of professional experience
A dynamic individual with a diverse skill set in biological/biochemical techniques and laboratory management. Strives to utilize skill set to advance conservation projects to restore biodiversity and protections for endangered wildlife species. As a long term career goal, I aspire to be a conservational biotechnologist aiding in the development of biochemical techniques to promote genetic diversity in homogenous wildlife populations. Interests in developing skills in gamete gene-editing, Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT), and assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
Work History
Undergraduate Laboratory Technician
2 Years 11 Months- Facilitated preparation of upcoming experiments for 20+ hourly students in general chemistry lab courses
- Collaborated with colleagues to coordinate Prep-Lab schedule for hourly workers, class sessions, and outreach activities
- Maintained laboratory instruments by troubleshooting and running diagnostics to support consistent test results and reliable equipment performance
- Documented and reconciled chemical and equipment inventory systems to ensure accurate tracking and availability
Research Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Tested Drosophila melanogaster exposure to over 50 toxic solutions, assessing viability across various concentrations and time points
- Conducted experiments on sample collections, mass spectrometry analysis, RNA extraction, and RNA sequencing to support ongoing research
- Maintained 8 stock Drosophila lines, ensuring genetic integrity of Oregon-R, W-118, S1gA-mutant2, and Trojan lines
- Conducted precision toxicology project to assess safety of chemicals in biological systems
Animal Care Technician
4 Months- Performed daily feeding, watering, and habitat maintenance in 2000+ research specimen in compliance with protocol requirements
- Conducted routine animal husbandry assessments and provided minor treatments.
- Partnered with PIs and graduate students to maintain optimal environments for ongoing research experiments
- Monitored animal health and reported abnormalities to veterinary staff for timely intervention.
Student Consultant
2 Months- Acquired working knowledge of molecular biology techniques including IHC and FISH to support research objectives
- Developed slide deck detailing Funseq and its relevance to the biotech industry for educational purposes
- Researched and presented contemporary applications of spatial genomics techniques in human gonadal development to enhance understanding of the field
- Explored potential uses of spatial genomics for advancing scientific knowledge
- (remote)
Camp Counselor
- Mentored students to enhance oral presentations and research posters, improving their ability to explain biological concepts
- Coordinated with program director and staff to facilitate discussion sessions for 25+ students, fostering engagement and collaboration
- Enforced program expectations, ensuring a positive and structured environment during day and overnight activities
Education
M.S. - Biotechnology
- Project Lab: Contributed data to research on phenotype and genotype sex correlation with hormonal exposure assays
- PCR May 2026- May 2021
- Biological Electron Microscopy- Final project: figure creation from produced TEM/SEM images Mar- May 2026
- Instrumentation Laboratory- PCR, Mini-Prep, physical lab notebook upkeep Sept -Oct 2025
- Mammalian Cell Culture Laboratory- Flow cytometry, cytotoxicity, figures from data Oct- Dec 2025
- Theory and Application of Biotechnology- CRISPR, NGS, Literature review on biotechnologies in modern conservation Aug Dec 2025
B.A. - Biology
- 21st Century Scholarship Recipient- first generation college student completing undergraduate degree
- Developmental Biology - scRNAseq, PCR, CreLoxP, FACS- working knowledge Jan- May 2024
- Independent Study- Immunofluorescence Microscopy in Weaver Lab- working skillset Jan- May 2022
Skills
Molecular biology techniques
PCR primer design
Biochemical assays
Microscopy techniques
Laboratory management/ documentation
Hazardous waste management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Student Consultant
Open Avenues Internship
02.2024 - 04.2024Read More
Undergraduate Laboratory Technician
Chemistry Department
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Camp Counselor
Biology Department
07.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Animal Care Technician
Laboratory Animal Resources
10.2022 - 02.2023Read More
Research Assistant
Tennessen Lab, Biology Department
07.2021 - 10.2022Read More
Indiana University
M.S. from Biotechnology
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Indiana University
B.A. from Biology
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