Sarah Amador
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Biologist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of laboratory techniques and theoretical application of biology assays and training in a variety of experiments to aid in research in biology. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Biology field.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Virology Lab Intern
St. Johns Community College
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Isolated novel Phage AngelBaby and annotated novel phage DrYang's Genome using a variety of bioinformatics techniques.
- Conducted literature reviews on relevant topics, expanding knowledge base and informing future research directions.
- Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports pertaining to phage findings such as genome and evolutionary distance.
- Managed to require the database to reconsider the evaluation of categorizing phages solely on electron microscopy images.
- Worked with several teams on Actinobacteriophage research
- Conducted basic lab research pertaining to Phage Bioinformatics using different programs and software such as PECAAN, phagesdb, PhamNexus, Average Nucleotide Identity calculator, DotPlot, and HeatMaps.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Analyzed cultures using molecular-based and biochemical techniques such as streak plate, serial dilutions, and plaque assays. Electron Microscopy Images and analysis of those images.
- Presented research in symposiums and formatted a poster for research symposium.
- Gained proficiency in various laboratory techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell culture maintenance, among others.
Biochemist Lab Researcher
PERSOWN, Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Enhanced research efficiency by implementing advanced laboratory techniques and protocols.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to inform experimental design and hypothesis development.
- Designed custom experiments tailored to specific project requirements, optimizing resource allocation and time management in the lab.
- Researched and studied animal and human health conditions.
- Analyzed cultures using molecular-based and biochemical techniques including western blot, genotyping, H&E staining analysis, tissue harvesting, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Gel electrophoresis, Glucose Tolerance Test and Serum ALT assay using a mouse model.
- Carefully handled and disposed of biological hazardous materials following strict safety procedures to avoid contamination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Immunology, And Molecular Genetics
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, United States12.2024
Associate of Science - Cellular Biology
St.Johns River State University
Jacksonville, United States06.2017
Skills
- Takes initiative
- Adapts to changes quickly
- Experimental Design
- Collaborative Leadership, team player
- Lab testing, maintenance, and instruction skills
- Lab equipment calibration and Lab experiment skills
- Multilingual (Fluent in English, French and Arabic verbal, reading and writing)
- Scientific Writing
- Chemical Handling
- Protein Purification
- Biochemistry Techniques
- Enzyme Assays
- Chromatography Methods
- Spectroscopy Techniques
- Immunological Assays
- Instrumentation Operation
- Microbiological analysis
- Instrument Calibration
- Clinical chemistry
- Lab result interpretation
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Virology Lab Intern
St. Johns Community College
01.2019 - 05.2019
Biochemist Lab Researcher
PERSOWN, Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Immunology, And Molecular Genetics
University of North Florida
Associate of Science - Cellular Biology
St.Johns River State University
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