Oscar Valenzuela
Wyandotte,MI
Summary
Achieved significant advancements in experimental design and data generation at Stephanie Shames, enhancing grant acquisition efforts. Expert in laboratory techniques and team collaboration, who developed new lab strains and streamlined protocols, boosting reproducibility and efficiency. My contribution to training and maintaining lab standards underscores my commitment to excellence and teamwork. Focused Research Assistant well-versed in conducting laboratory, library and field research. Adept at working within collaborative environments to gather and processes research data for diverse projects. In Currently finalizing a bachelors degree in microbiology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Researcher I
Stephanie Shames
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and discussions
- Generated data used to secure grant funding
- Developed protocols in order to create reliable and reproducible data
- Created new strains for general lab use utilizing restriction enzyme cloning
- Aided in the training of onboarding personnel on standard operation procedures and more advanced lab techniques
- Helped maintain general cleanliness of work areas and upkeep of reagents for general lab use
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI07.2024
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample Preparation
- Microsoft Office
- Experimental design
- General PCR cloning
- Protein purification
- Gel electrophoresis
- PowerPoint proficiency
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Presented research at the 2024 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum at Michigan State University.
- Achieved the status of Dean's List at Michigan State University for five semesters
- Managed to troubleshoot protein interaction protocols in order to generate reliable data.
Timeline
Assistant Researcher I
Stephanie Shames
05.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Michigan State University
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