Research Assistant

Objective: I am pursuing a scientific research position that utilizes my laboratory proficiencies and resolute work ethics.

Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT; Graduated in May, 2017.

Major: Molecular and Cell Biology

Minor: Chemistry

Laboratory Experience

DNA Extraction, DNA Transformation, Gel Electrophoresis, Polymerase Chain Reactions, Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectroscopy, Spectrophotometry, pH Titrations, Real-Time PCR, RNAi, Animal Dissections, Genetic Sequencing, Enzyme Assays, SDS Page, Flow Cytometry, Northern, Southern, Western Blots.

Related Courses

Principles of Biology I, II; General Chemistry I, II, III; Organic Chemistry I, II; Inorganic Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Ecology; Genetics I, II; Biochemistry; Fundamentals of Microbiology; Cell Biology; Physiology of Prokaryotes; Pharmacogenomics; Medical Terminology; Developmental and Regenerative Biology; Statistics; Physics I, II; Calculus I, II.

Work Experience

Research Assistant. University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. January 2016 – Present.

Professor Ping Zhang, Ph.D., Drosophila Genetics Laboratory.

Responsibilities include executing real time PCR, DNA and RNA isolations, and genetic sequencing.

STEMTalk Magazine, Photojournalist. University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. Fall 2016 – Present.

Responsibilities include writing articles and publishing photos of research laboratories across the University.

CUTCO, Sales Associate. Mansfield, CT. June 2016 – August 2016.

Home and warehouse cutlery transactions depended on comprehensive communication skills and network outreach.

CURE (Connecticut United for Research Excellence), Intern. New Haven, CT. June 2015 August 2015.

Assistant for President and CEO Susan Froshauer, Ph.D.

Duties included communicating with state legislators, networking with companies, and applying for grants.

Participated in the International BIO Conference in Philadelphia, PA; responsible for conducting surveys related to new ideas and importance of funding in biotechnological companies.

CONNPIRG (Connecticut Public Interest Research Group), Intern and Campaign Coordinator.

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. September 2013 – December 2014.

Responsible for coordination of the 21st Century Public Transportation Platform; presented research results to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Free Press Photographer, Staff Member, Contributor. University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. September 2013-Present.

Publish photographs, design layouts, and circulate publications of the student magazines.

Liaison and Camp Counselor, Guilford Racquet and Swim Club. Guilford, CT. June 2012 August 2013.

Activities and Interests

Mycology Club, Environment and Wildlife, Volunteer Mission Trips, Statistical Analysis, Photography, Photoshop, Website Design, Mac and PC Proficient, Microsoft Office, Viola, Field Hockey, Traveling.

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