Hardworking and competent individual with knowledge in clinical and environmental laboratory operations. Curious and creative, excited to learn something new every day and contribute to the wider field of scientific research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Wet Chemistry Analyst and Sample Login Technician
Eurofins TestAmerica
Cedar Falls, IA
01.2024 - Current
Maintained records of test results in a computerized database system.
Conducted chemical reactions in accordance with accepted standards.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress or any issues encountered during testing.
Calibrated and validated laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to manufacturer recommendations.
Ovarian Cancer Research Technician
Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa
06.2022 - 05.2024
Executed cell culture techniques such as aseptic technique, media preparation, cell passaging, cryopreservation, and thawing of cells.
Maintained records of research activities such as experimental notes, data logs, and other documents.
Collaborated with research teams to plan, execute, and refine research studies.
Presented research findings at internal meetings and external conferences to disseminate knowledge.
Operated specialized laboratory equipment, such as spectrophotometers and PCR machines.
Soil Ecology Research Intern
University Of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
06.2023 - 08.2023
Performed research on variations in soil substrate use from conservation reserve project (CRP) plots across the Midwest and Pacific Northwest
Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data using statistical software.
Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry And Spanish
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
05-2024
Skills
Cell Culture
Sample Preparation
Recordkeeping and documentation
Western blotting
Verbal and written communication
Attention to Detail
Reagent Preparation
Conducting Biochemical Assays
Software and Databases: R, Chimera X, CB-Dock2, Zinc20, Protein Data Bank, NCBI, Pubmed, BLAST