Ryan Lorek
Chardon,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in Biology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Virginia Tech University
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Implemented ethical guidelines throughout all stages of the research process, fostering responsible conduct in scientific pursuits.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Examine the use of fishing as a means of food dependence.
- Report the survey location, report weather conditions, take photos at each location, and document any relevant data.
Research Assistant
Cleveland State University Department Of B.G.E.S
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
- Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Use an RFID PIT tag reader to find a population of tagged freshwater mussels.
- Track geographic location down to 1cm accuracy using GIS.
- employ new surveying methods to the team allowing us to work more efficiently in tracking the population.
Research Assistant
Cleveland State University Department Of B.G.E.S
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Conduct data collection regarding a population of red-backed salamanders.
- Conducting a point-to-plant study in a small section of forest.
- running canopy cover photos through a program to create a black and white map indicating the percentage of cover for the section of forest.
- collect soil samples and leaf litter samples, baking the samples, and collecting data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2023
Associate of Arts - Biology
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OHHigh School Diploma -
Fairport Harding High School
Fairport Harbor, OH06.2018
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Writing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Laboratory Testing
- Specimen Preparation
- Lab Safety
- Conducting Assays
- Proficient in PCR Testing
- Microsoft Office
- Research Design
Certification
- "CORE 22: Course on Research Ethics" by the Canadian Panel on Research Ethics.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Virginia Tech University
08.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Cleveland State University Department Of B.G.E.S
05.2023 - 10.2023
Research Assistant
Cleveland State University Department Of B.G.E.S
05.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Cleveland State University
Associate of Arts - Biology
Lakeland Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairport Harding High School
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