Peyton Robbins
Chestertown,NY
Summary
Motivated academic in conservation biology with well-rounded abilities in many biological skills, lab and field. Skilled in performing complex studies of ecological interactions and conservation issues, completing ecological surveys, performing data analysis, and communicating findings through research papers and presentations. Looking to further develop these professional skills in graduate school and help manage some conservation issues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Biology Teaching Assistant
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY
08.2024 - Current
- 2Aided General Biology lab professors in teaching biological laboratory skills to 20+ students.
- Prepared labs for students use.
- Oversaw students in lab as they worked.
- Supported students academically by answering and explaining questions and concepts about the course.
Biological Collection and Museum Tech
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Organized various biological specimens (skulls, wet specimens, study skins, dried plants and insects).
- Gained an intensive knowledge at NY mammal skull, bird and mammal study skin, and herpetological wet specimen identification.
- Entered information on specimens within an organized database.
- Created 5 mammal and 6 bird study skins along with cleaning bones and making wet specimens from roadkill / windows strikes.
Biology Intern
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Studied the reproduction and ecosystem interactions of invasive water chestnut (Trapa natans).
- Quantified biodiversity of Oswegatchie River epifauna in water chestnut beds compared to native sites.
- Traveled across St. Lawrence County to Oswegatchie River inlets and outlets to assess the spread of water chestnut and reduce its invasion.
- Mapped sites and survey routes on ArcGIS.
- Assessed submerged aquatic vegetation richness in native sites compared to sites with water chestnut.
- Recorded presence of other invasive vegetation.
- Created the Hydrophytes of Northern New York field guide (file:///C:/Users/owner/Downloads/Aquatic%20Plant%20ID%20Guide.pdf).
- Developed microscope skills with identifying epifauna and aquatic vegetation.
- Learned to use a Hydrolab.
- Gained skills in boating (small motor boats and kayaks).
- For more information: https://scholar.stlawu.edu/peyton-robbins/invasive-water-chestnut-crowds-out-st-lawrence-county-waterways
Line Cook
The Bull House
Chestertown, NY
05.2020 - 08.2025
- Learned how to juggle simultaneous tasks at a high demand.
- Maintained attention to detail.
- Instructed other staff and expedited food.
- Prepared ahead of time, keeping well-stocked.
- Learned how to work and communicate effectively with other people in a high stress environment.
- Cooked and plated full meals and appetizers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY05-2026
Skills
- Collection management
- Strong organization
- Data Logging (Excel, ArcGIS, some RStudio)
- Specimen preparation
- Biology and Chemistry laboratory skills
- Sample processing
- Fish and Reptile / Amphibian Husbandry
- Synthesizing and purifying compounds
- Biological field work skills:
- 362 mist net hours: catching and banding birds
- Small mammal live trapping
- Forest succession assessment
- Fish and aquatic insect live trapping
- New York and Adirondack mammal (to species), reptile (to species), amphibian (to species and by call), bird (to family and by call), and tree (to common name) identification skills to scientific taxa described after each
Timeline
Biology Intern
St. Lawrence University
05.2025 - 08.2025
Biological Collection and Museum Tech
St. Lawrence University
01.2025 - Current
Biology Teaching Assistant
St. Lawrence University
08.2024 - Current
Line Cook
The Bull House
05.2020 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology
St. Lawrence University