Biologist Specializing in Health Sciences

Aleah R. Nichols

Conroe, TX ***** 409-***-**** *****@**********.*** LinkedIn

Biology – Health Science

Resourceful and passionate welfare advocate with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and several years of experience in a laboratory environment. A critical thinker with an aptitude for research, knowledge of vertebrate physiology, and animal husbandry practices. Communicative and friendly, will learn and adapt quickly, follow direction, and serve internal and external customers with poise and professionalism.

Areas of Expertise

Field Note Analysis

Vertebrate Anatomy

Safety Standards

Zebrafish Husbandry

Laboratory Testing

Problem Resolutions

Test Methods

Field Note Development

Laboratory Research

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Studio Art BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Waco, TX - 2016

Relevant Coursework: Ecology, Comparative Vertebrate Physiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Independent Research, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Design, Calculus, Statistics

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, Nederland, TX, May 2010 - May 2017

Barista

Increased sales, promoted loyalty, and catalyzed retention by utilizing exceptional interpersonal skills, and customer service strategies. Managed guest payments, maintained inventory, and ensured an organized, fast-paced environment.

Training new hires, delegating tasks and overseeing completion, while adhering to quality and OSHA standards.

BAYLOR DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, Waco, TX, Sep 2014 - May 2015

Laboratory Assistant

Integral participant in the Disulfiram as a chelating agent in Zebrafish Melanin project, performing delegated tasks that included report generation through research and maintenance of test results. Spawns, performs and observes assays on embryotic specimens. Raised artemia and fed fish of all life stages, while simultaneously managing technical medical treatments.

Monitored, inspected, and maintained enclosures; Ensured constant water quality control standards; Treated and euthanized diseased and/or contaminated fish.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AFFILIATIONS

Research won 3rd (out of 82) at URSA (Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement)

Starbucks Partner of the Quarter recipient

3 Time - MUG (Moves of Uncommon Greatness) recipient

Recipient of Starbucks Welcoming, Involved, Considerate, Genuine, and Knowledgeable awards

Coffee and Tea Master Certification (less than 1% of baristas)

Successfully created coffee education program for guests

Memberships

American Fisheries Society Coastal Conservation Association Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

Committee member, Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) Baylor Marksmanship Association BURST (BU Research in Science and Technology) Greeter and Usher, St. Alban's Episcopal Church YA@SA (Young Adults at St. Alban's), founding member Advisory Board, Episcopal Lutheran Fellowship

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