Summary
Skills
Work History
Education
Awards and Honors
Research
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Myah Stauffer

Myah Stauffer

Bothell,Washington

Summary

Positive and motivated college graduate seeking a full time position in a research lab. Skilled in collaboration, and resolving complex issues while possessing strong knowledge of lab instruments and techniques.

Skills

  • Chemical Handling
  • Proficient in NMR, LCMS, IR, and Rotovap
  • Scientific Writing
  • Chromatography Methods
  • PCR Techniques
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Enzyme Assays
  • Protein Purification
  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Positive attitude
  • Time Management

Work History

Organic Chemistry Lab Assistant

University Of Puget Sound
08.2022 - Current
  • Lab assistant for Organic Chemistry
  • Demonstrate proper techniques and use of equipment such as NMR, Rotovap, IR, recrystallization, TLC, and column chromatography
  • Answer questions regarding safety, disposal, and the lab protocol

Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard

Panther Day Camp
06.2021 - Current
  • Lifeguard for day campers with diabetes
  • Arranged swim testing and provided lake safety information
  • Provided assistance with arts and crafts
  • Assisted with special medical needs

Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard

Columbia Athletic Club
07.2018 - 08.2021


  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles; and catered to all swimming levels.
  • Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations.
  • Communicated clearly with students, patrons, and parents while guarding and teaching.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
05.2024

Awards and Honors


  • Outstanding Freshman Achievement in Biology 2021
  • Outstanding course assistant in chemistry 2023
  • Phi Eta Sigma Freshman achievement honors society member
  • Phi Sigma biological honors society member and Phi Sigma executive board member 2022- 2024
  • Phi Kappa Phi honors society member
  • Silver Award- Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Research

  • Summer Research Experience, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, Summer 2022 (10 weeks, full time),

        Research Supervisor: Professor John Hanson

        Project: A Chemoenzymatic Approach to the Synthesis of GlcNAc-MurNAc-pNP: A Chromophoric Lysozyme Substrate


Mutation of enzymes for synthesis of bacterial cell wall fragments. Proficient in: Autoclave, UV spectrometer, sonicator, centrifuge, plasmid prep kit, QuikChange mutagenesis kit, PCR machine, Presented scientific poster in fall 2022 research symposium


  • Thesis Research Experience, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, Summer 2023 - Spring 2024,

         Research Supervisor: Dan Burgard 

         Project: Wastewater-based epidemiology as a tool for evaluating the efficacy of the WA Safe Medication Return Program, and to determine opioid trends across WA


Quantification of opioids in wastewater using LCMS. Proficient in: liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (using QTOF), solid phase extraction procedures, Data processing using targetlynx software,  analytical techniques. Presented scientific poster at Murdock conference (fall 2023), and ACS conference (spring 2024) 


Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered at Scooter's Place, assisting special needs children during their therapy sessions
  • Volunteered at a girl scout camp for 5 years, leading various camping activities
  • Created a High School tutoring program, which fosters connection between UPS college students and local tacoma High School students.

Timeline

Organic Chemistry Lab Assistant

University Of Puget Sound
08.2022 - Current

Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard

Panther Day Camp
06.2021 - Current

Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard

Columbia Athletic Club
07.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Puget Sound
Myah Stauffer