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Sam Bennett

Lisbon,IA

Summary

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

Timeline

Wet Chemistry Analyst and Sample Login Technician

Eurofins TestAmerica
01.2024 - Current

Soil Ecology Research Intern

University Of North Dakota
06.2023 - 08.2023

Ovarian Cancer Research Technician

Wartburg College
06.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry And Spanish

Wartburg College
Sam Bennett