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Seidi Magaña

New Rochelle,New York

Summary

Gained experience in laboratory procedures, data collection, and analysis. Demonstrated strengths include critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Facilitated dissections, muscle tissue analysis, and contributed to research projects by ensuring accurate data recording. Lastly, complex lab equipment was used and maintained in optimal condition.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Volunteer

Heart To Heart Hospice
South Bend, Indiana
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided companionship to elderly and terminally ill individuals.
  • Ensured safety and comfort in elderly supervision.
  • Offered emotional assistance and recreational activities to older adults.

Lab Assistant

Julian Torres- Dowdall Lab
South Bend, IN
09.2024 - Current
  • Dissected muscle and gut samples from marine organisms.
  • Prepared and helped operate the lyophilizer to process freeze-dried samples.
  • Weighted and tinned samples are to be processed in the mass spectrometer.
  • Documented results accurately in lab notebooks according to scientific standards.
  • Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.

University of Notre Dame Student

University of Notre Dame Genetics Lab
South Bend, IN
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Characterization of the rdgBSM mutant allele leading to retinal degeneration in Drosophila melanogaster. University of Notre Dame (course research project), Aug.-Nov. 2024.
  • PCR Amplification.
  • SDS-Page.
  • Genomic DNA isolation.
  • Bacterial transformation.

Camp Counselor

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation
New Rochelle, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
  • Followed protocol to protect the safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
05-2027

Skills

  • Laboratory techniques
  • Research methodology
  • Patient care
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Childcare
  • Team collaboration
  • Compassionate care

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Contributor to the article 'Who Wants a Pig Organ? Patients Sick and Tired of Waiting Years for a Transplant,' published by the Associated Press (AP), as acknowledged by Dr. Ijeoma Kola.

Timeline

Hospice Volunteer

Heart To Heart Hospice
01.2025 - Current

Lab Assistant

Julian Torres- Dowdall Lab
09.2024 - Current

University of Notre Dame Student

University of Notre Dame Genetics Lab
08.2024 - 12.2024

Camp Counselor

New Rochelle Parks and Recreation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Notre Dame
Seidi Magaña