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Work History
Education
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Research Publication
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Rohan Preis

Beaufort,SC

Summary

Competent Laboratory Assistant well-versed in equipment, specimen preparation and sample testing, especially regarding bacteria. Flexible and hardworking team player with extensive experience working in labs and performing research. Familiar with automated lab equipment, laboratory information systems and data analysis/organization using R.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

Dr. Kim Ritchie’s Lab at USCB
Beaufort, SC
06.2022 - Current
  • Studied bacteria on white sharks for the use of novel antibiotics
  • Created microbiological media
  • Purified bacteria and other subcultures
  • Monitored antibiotic assays
  • Generated and analyzed data
  • Learned general microbiological methodology

Front of House General

Chick-fil-A
Westboro, MA
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Executed tasks assigned by manager to ensure a positive experience for customers
  • Coordinated with other employees to create a safe and sanitary work environment
  • Communicated with customers using a positive attitude to take orders and address their needs

Cashier

Corks on the Vine
Beaufort, SC
06.2022 - Current
  • Communicated with guests to assist them with purchases and inquiries
  • Calculated totals and taxes on various wines and other items
  • Arranged, carried and cataloged delivered items into storage for better item cataloguing

Education

B.S. in Biology - Environmental And Conservation

Furman University
Greenville
05.2026

Skills

  • Scientific Writing
  • Excellent Lab Practices
  • MRSA Cultures Proficiency
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Slide Mounting
  • Sample Preparation
  • Geomorphology
  • Lab Equipment Calibration
  • Test Results Interpretation
  • Sample Checking
  • Research Assistance
  • Data Logging
  • R

Research Publication

"Elasmobranch Microbes as a Source of Novel Antibiotics" Matthew Holt, Liza Jones, Danielle Friedman, Emily Chamblee, Rohan Preis, Lauryn Carrington, Anabella Platt and Kimberly B. Ritchie. July 27, 2023 at USC Columbia Research Symposium.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Latin
Limited
German
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Beekeeping
  • Swing Dance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Dr. Kim Ritchie’s Lab at USCB
06.2022 - Current

Cashier

Corks on the Vine
06.2022 - Current

Front of House General

Chick-fil-A
06.2018 - 09.2020

B.S. in Biology - Environmental And Conservation

Furman University
Rohan Preis