Research Analyst

Madison Weaver

Hookstown, PA ***** 724-***-****

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Biology/Concentration in Molecular Biology, The University of Tampa, Florida AUGUST 2021- PRESENT (anticipated graduation December 2024) Recipient of UT Presidential Merit Scholarship, $15,000 annually Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry, Virology, Immunology, Microbiology & Medical Terminology Cumulative GPA: 3.73

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LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

Research Analyst

Department of Microbiology, BIO 307, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL AUGUST 2023-DECEMBER 2023

Project Title: Microbial Analysis of Waters at Davis Island Dog Beach

• Collected water samples

• Employed various plating techniques to isolate colonies and utilized selective and differential media

• Conducted gram-staining to categorize bacteria and performed microscopic analysis to observe microbial morphology

• Assessed antibiotic susceptibility of isolated microorganisms

• Conducted biochemical tests (coagulate, catalase, oxidase, and enteropluri tube) for further identification

• Utilized DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify the 16s rRNA gene of selected microorganisms

• Employed bioinformatics software, MEGA, to analyze PCR results and microbial data

• Disproved initial hypothesis by discovering the presence of Bacillus thuringiensis rather than Enterococcus Research Analyst

Department of Biology, BIO 315, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL AUGUST 2023-DECEMBER 2023

Project Title: Investigating the Effects of Rapamycin on Theiler’s Murine Encephalomyelitis Virus (TMEV)

• Cultivated and maintained baby hamster kidney cell cultures for TMEV experiments

• Employed cell passaging techniques to ensure healthy cell lines

• Conducted plaque assays and TCID50 to quantify viral titers

• Performed Western blot analysis to study TMEV capsid protein expression

• Applied immunofluorescence staining to visualize TMEV capsid and dsRNA of infected cells

• Maintained accurate records of experimental procedures, results, and conclusions SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in MS Access, Excel, Word, and R statistical software

• Proficient in the operation and maintenance of various laboratory equipment

• Accurate measurement and preparation of solutions and reagents

• Diligent documentation and record-keeping

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to protocols

• Collaboration and teamwork in laboratory settings

• Proficiency in sterile laboratory procedures and equipment maintenance Laboratory:

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