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Education
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Accomplishments
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Certification
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Sarah Baggett

Sarah Baggett

Waco,TX

Summary

Biology student dedicated to the restoration and preservation of our environment with a passion for genetics, freshwater ecology, and zoology. Searching for a position in aquatic biology research. Completed lab coursework in aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, ichthyology, chemistry, ecology, organic chemistry I and II, and genetics. Organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in various common procedures, such as algal bioassays, spectrophotometry, NMR and IR spectra, column chromatography, PCR, gel electrophoresis, diel oxygen free-water metabolism, C. elegans behavioral assays, and various fish sampling techniques.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Vivarium Assistant

Baylor University
Waco, TX
12.2024 - Current
  • Feed and clean cages for research animals (primarily mice and rats) in the Baylor Sciences Building Vivarium.
  • Track animal condition and report or euthanize as needed.

Undergraduate Researcher

Baylor University
Waco, USA
01.2024 - Current
  • Baylor Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (CRASR)
  • Participated in pond metabolism research in Dr. Doyle’s lab (Baylor Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research).
  • Collected free-water diel-oxygen, temperature, fluorescence, and turbidity data from three ponds at the USDA field station in Riesel, TX, conducted photosynthesis assays, and measured absorbance of water samples.
  • Performed statistical analysis in Excel to determine daily net ecosystem production and the proportion of overall pond productivity for which phytoplankton in the water column are responsible as well as the influence of climatic variables on NEP.
  • Presented research at the Heart of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference.
  • Presenting additional findings at Texas Academy of Science Conference in February 2025.

Team Member

CAVA
Cedar Park, Waco, TX
09.2021 - Current

Bartender

Torchy's Tacos
Waco, TX
02.2022 - 05.2022

Server

Logan's Roadhouse
Waco, TX
09.2022 - 12.2022

Shift Leader

Dunkin' Donuts
Cedar Park, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022

Cook

Mighty Fine Burgers and Shakes
Cedar Park, TX
06.2021 - 09.2021

Team Member

Chipotle
Cedar Park, TX
01.2021 - 05.2021

Shift Leader, Cook, Host

Zoes Kitchen
Cedar Park, Austin, Waco, USA
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Handled cash drawers, made bank deposits, and used CrunchTime to record profits.
  • Trained new employees and maintained communication between kitchen and front-of-house crew to eliminate order duplications or omissions and ensure quick service.
  • Delegated tasks according to individual employee's strengths to maximize efficiency.
  • Cooked and prepped food at both grill and salad stations, fulfilling around $7,000 in orders daily, in adherence with EcoLab and COVID-19 safety procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Founders Classical Academy
Leander, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • R
  • Chromas
  • JMP Pro
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • ImageJ
  • Google Earth Pro
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Laboratory techniques and safety protocols
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Data collection and interpretation

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • National Latin Exam Maxima cum Laude (2016, 2017, 2018)
  • Classical Learning Test Southwest Regional Scholar
  • Baylor University Presidential Scholarship
  • Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Scholarship
  • National Merit Commended Scholar
  • Baylor URSA Scholars Day: Characterization of Distal NPXY Motifs in β Pat-3 Integrin
  • Baylor CURES conference: Characterization of β Pat-3 Integrin NPXY Motifs in C. elegans Motility and Egg Laying Functions
  • Heart of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference: Proportion of Community Respiration for Which Plankton Are Responsible in Texas Ponds

Work Preference

Work Type

InternshipFull Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Timeline

Vivarium Assistant

Baylor University
12.2024 - Current

Undergraduate Researcher

Baylor University
01.2024 - Current

Server

Logan's Roadhouse
09.2022 - 12.2022

Shift Leader

Dunkin' Donuts
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bartender

Torchy's Tacos
02.2022 - 05.2022

Team Member

CAVA
09.2021 - Current

Cook

Mighty Fine Burgers and Shakes
06.2021 - 09.2021

Team Member

Chipotle
01.2021 - 05.2021

Shift Leader, Cook, Host

Zoes Kitchen
06.2020 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Baylor University

High School Diploma -

Founders Classical Academy

Certification

  • Food Handler’s License
  • TABC
  • Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification for Infants, Children, and Adults

Languages

Latin
Full Professional
French
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Sarah Baggett