Sierra Morton
Lewiston,NY
Summary
Highly motivated senior Pharmacology and Toxicology undergraduate with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting, and specimen handling. Desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Looking to enhance growth in research development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuroscience Student Research Assistant
Suny At Buffalo
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Conducted thorough experiments following established protocols while accurately documenting results for future reference.
- Expanded knowledge base through active participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars relevant to the field of study.
- Adapted quickly to new areas of focus within the lab or department, demonstrating flexibility in learning new concepts or methods.
- Enhanced research accuracy by diligently collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Assisted in the completion of research projects, conducting literature reviews and gathering relevant information.
- Facilitated communication between researchers and faculty members by regularly updating progress reports and sharing key findings.
- Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
- Fostered a positive and supportive work environment, collaborating closely with fellow research assistants to achieve collective goals.
- Developed strong analytical skills by utilizing statistical software to analyze large datasets for meaningful insights.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Increased efficiency in lab operations by maintaining a clean and organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Developed strong problem-solving skills through troubleshooting experimental challenges as they arose during the research process.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
Pediatrics Infectious Disease Research Assistant
State University of New York - CTRC
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
- Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
- Created graphs, spreadsheets and presentation slides to help researchers present findings.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
- Assisted scientists in laboratory experiments to confirm research hypotheses.
- Set up, calibrated and maintained laboratory and field research equipment for requirements of study.
- Contacted potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocols and arrange interviews.
- Organized, labeled and stored study biospecimens.
- Compiled field observations and converted into data to prepare for experiments and tests.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples before and after.
- Identified and fixed issues with lab equipment to achieve more accurate lab results.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
- Oversaw lab equipment stock and placed orders to expand inventory.
- Assisted in grant writing to IRB as well as local facilities.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology And Toxicology
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2024
Skills
- Public Presentations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Laboratory Operations
- Preparing Samples and Specimens
- Conducting Surveys
- Research Paper Writing
- Time Management
- Recordkeeping
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Collection
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) - Conflicts of Interest
- CITI Working with Rats in Research Settings
- CITI Working with the IACUC
- CITI Good Clinical Practice
- CITI Responsible Conduct of Research - Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Course
- CITI Human Research - Social & Behavioral Research Investigators
- CITI Human Research - Biomedical Research Investigators
- UB Laboratory Animal Facilities (LAF) Wet Labs - Rodent Handling
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Euthanasia of Laboratory Animals
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Stereotaxic Surgery
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Rodent Anesthesia
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Use of Controlled Drugs in Laboratory Animals
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Introduction to Surgery
- UB LAF Wet Labs - LAF Orientation
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Swine Introduction
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Dog Introduction
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Frog Introduction
- University of Buffalo's Environmental Health and Safety department - Lab Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Presentations
Oncolytic Virotherapy: Modulating Live Attenuated Measles virus with XTEN Folate Protein-Conjugation for the Advancement of Ovarian Cancer Therapeutics. Pharmacology and Toxicology Department-wide poster presentation on student personal advancement topic.
Timeline
Neuroscience Student Research Assistant
Suny At Buffalo
01.2024 - Current
Pediatrics Infectious Disease Research Assistant
State University of New York - CTRC
10.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology And Toxicology
SUNY At Buffalo
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) - Conflicts of Interest
- CITI Working with Rats in Research Settings
- CITI Working with the IACUC
- CITI Good Clinical Practice
- CITI Responsible Conduct of Research - Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Course
- CITI Human Research - Social & Behavioral Research Investigators
- CITI Human Research - Biomedical Research Investigators
- UB Laboratory Animal Facilities (LAF) Wet Labs - Rodent Handling
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Euthanasia of Laboratory Animals
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Stereotaxic Surgery
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Rodent Anesthesia
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Use of Controlled Drugs in Laboratory Animals
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Introduction to Surgery
- UB LAF Wet Labs - LAF Orientation
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Swine Introduction
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Dog Introduction
- UB LAF Wet Labs - Frog Introduction
- University of Buffalo's Environmental Health and Safety department - Lab Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens Training
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