Project Assistant

EDUCATION: Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology

New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY

Candidate for Graduation: June 2020

Bachelor of Science in Immunology and Infectious Disease GPA: 3.45

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA May 2018 WORK

EXPERIENCE:

Project Assistant: The Tick Project, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Millbrook, NY May 2018-Oct. 2018

Responsible for collecting Ixodes scapularis ticks, recording all data

Live trapped small mammals (mice, shrews) to record counts and geographic concentration of ticks

Interacted with study participants to acquire consent, assisted them with any questions or concerns they had, and recruited new participants for study

Collaborated with co-workers to interpret and present relevant scientific literature to other employees and staff

Entered and reviewed all data collected to ensure accuracy

Teaching Assistant: Principles of Epidemiology

University Park, PA Jan. 2018-May 2018

Graded assignments and exams, and assisted with organization of course material

Held office hours for students to receive extra help with course content

RESEARCH

EXPERIENCE: Molecular Epidemiology, Dr. Bhushan Jayarao May 2017-May 2018

University Park, PA

Researched mechanisms of multiple antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus at the genomic level in a BSL-2 lab

Actively used PCR, gel electrophoresis, plating, and aseptic techniques

Experience with MALDI, antibiotic sensitivity assays, ELISA, and multi-locus sequence typing

Participated in monthly meetings to discuss project progress and future direction

Proficient in using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Food Science, Dr. Stephen Knabel May 2016–Aug. 2016

University Park, PA

Studied several different strains of Listeria, including human pathogenic strains, and observed their growth patterns under varying environmental conditions

Became proficient in plate counting, sterilization, serial dilutions, and aseptic techniques

Attended weekly lab meetings to learn about other members’ projects and to present relevant results to lab group and professor

LEADERSHIP &

INVOLVEMENT:

Orange County Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Nov. 2018- Present

Vice President, Penn State CrossFit Club May 2016–May 2018

Penn State Dance Marathon Volunteer:

Finance Committee Member Oct. 2017-Feb. 2018

Alyssa Kamrowski

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