Seth Hale
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented researcher highly effective at keeping laboratories running smoothly and efficiently. Knowledgeable about managing supplies, equipment, facilities, data analysis, scientific writing, and the supervision/training of junior lab members. Pursuing new opportunities to continue cancer research and make a positive impact on the lives of patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Manager/Research Assistant
University of Florida
08.2020 - Current
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized inventory.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
- Met with UF Environmental Health & Safety Staff annually for lab inspections.
- Maintained rodent colony for PD, PK, and xenograft studies.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost morale.
- Trained and supervised junior lab members in laboratory protocols.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Collaborated with other researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to fellow scientists.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
Supplemental Instruction Specialist
State College of Florida
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Cell Biology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL05-2020
Skills
- Writing scientific papers
- Presenting at conferences
- Publishing journal articles
- DNA Cloning Techniques
- Western Blotting
- Scientific Communication
- Scientific Collaboration
- Project Design
Accomplishments
- State College of Florida Undergraduate Research Award, 2018
- UF Health Cancer Center 2024 Research Showcase Poster Award, 2024
- UF Medical Guild Symposium Research Competition Finalist, 2025
- Delivered poster presentation on HDAC3/8 Dual Degrader PROTAC at the Cell Bio '23 conference in Boston, 2023.
- Earned recognition in peer-reviewed publications like Cell Chemical Biology, Nature Communications, and Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.
- Trained several undergraduate students, masters students, and post-doctoral researchers on laboratory techniques and research fundamentals as lab manager of the Liao Lab.
Timeline
Lab Manager/Research Assistant
University of Florida
08.2020 - Current
Supplemental Instruction Specialist
State College of Florida
08.2017 - 03.2020
Ph.D. - Molecular Cell Biology
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
New College of Florida
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