Shailin Elgin
3680 Torrey View Court, San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated general biology major with a strong foundation in biochemical and organic chemistry laboratory techniques, as well as diverse coursework spanning biological sciences. Experienced in conducting precise experimental procedures, analyzing complex data, and applying critical thinking to solve scientific challenges. Organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about contributing to advancements in biological research and applications that improve human and environmental health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemedicine Coordinator Specialist
Illumination Foundation
Orange County, USA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted with physician policy determination regarding disposition for COVID-19-positive patients.
- Proficient medical transcriptionist specializing in COVID-positive homeless patient records, ensuring accurate and confidential documentation for healthcare professionals.
Hospitality Support Staff
Baja Sharkeez Restaurant Group
San Diego, USA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California, San Diego
06.2025
Skills
- Biostatistics / Bioinformatics: (p) in R programming language, (f) with BLAST sequence alignment, (f) in navigating NCBI, UCSC, and other genome browsers
- Protein Techniques: (p) in preparing/running SDS-PAGE gels, (f) with Western blotting protocols
Analytical Skills
- Biostatistics / Bioinformatics: (f) with t-tests, ANOVA results from data, (f) data visualization in R
- DNA Skills
- RNA Skills
- Protein Skills
Science Communication
- Iyer, P., Johnson, R., Fichtner, N., Elgin, S. (2025). “Precision Medicine via Tumor Sequencing & Oncogenomics”. Bioinformatics Laboratory Course Presentation, University of California San Diego
- Park, A., Ly, K., Gautan, M., Elgin, S. (2024). “The Effect of Sleep Deprivation On Long-Term Memory In Mice”. Introductory Biology Course Poster Presentation, University of California San Diego
Awards/Membership:
- AISES (Advancing Indigenous People in STEM)
- United American Indian Involvement Inc., Orange County
- Chancellor's Associates Scholarship Program, University of Caliornia San Diego
Timeline
Hospitality Support Staff
Baja Sharkeez Restaurant Group
06.2024 - 01.2025
Telemedicine Coordinator Specialist
Illumination Foundation
03.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California, San Diego
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