Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Solathus Johnson

Franklin,TN

Summary

Highly dedicated undergraduate researcher with a BA in Biochemistry and a minor in Biology. Previous research work includes mammal dietary reconstruction and MAGE B2 cancer research using bacterial cloning. Alongside data collection, training new team members, collaborating with other scientists, and managing independent studies were acquired skills. In addition, a passion for community outreach has been fostered through volunteering as a teaching assistant at a variety of local Nashville events to provide quality STEM education, particularly for students of underrepresented groups.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher

DREAM Research Lab
05.2021 - 05.202
  • Contributed to dietary reconstruction and ecological assessment of mammals through collecting dental microwear scans and stable isotope analysis.
  • Earned future co-authorship on three papers and currently drafting primary authorship paper.
  • Managed training of new lab members and formed inclusive working environment with coworkers.
  • Conducted independent research that focuses on comparing stable isotopes of various dental tissues and bone collagen.

Teaching Assistant Volunteer

Vanderbilt DREAM Research Lab
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Served as activity leader to guide high school students, families, and young children about animal dietary behavior and relevant environmental issues through.
  • Publicly communicated independent research work and lab's mission.
  • Worked at Nashville Earth Day Festival and Tennessee Women In Science Technology Engineering and Research event

Undergraduate Researcher

Hemnat Badgandi
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Investigated MAGE B2's influence on propagation of cancer cells.
  • Mastered gel electrophoresis, western blot, LC-MS, and sterile bacterial cell cultivation.
  • Attended weekly research paper review sessions to analyze previous experiment results and determine plausible protein binding interactions.

Technical Operator Intern

Currax
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Learned manufacturing and quality control processes of globally marketed Currax products.
  • Created VISIO flowchart of company systems and presented capstone presentation of summer experience.
  • Participated in bi-weekly brainstorm meetings and company bonding events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry/Chemical Biology

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School
Franklin, TN
05.2020

Skills

  • Laboratory techniques
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Mentoring students
  • Leadership and Collaboration
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Independent Learning

Timeline

Undergraduate Researcher

Hemnat Badgandi
08.2023 - 12.2023

Technical Operator Intern

Currax
06.2023 - 07.2023

Undergraduate Researcher

DREAM Research Lab
05.2021 - 05.202

Teaching Assistant Volunteer

Vanderbilt DREAM Research Lab
01.2021 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry/Chemical Biology

Vanderbilt University

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School
Solathus Johnson