Biologist
Resume:
MELISSA GLASNER
**************@*****.***
Melissaglasner.com
EDUCATION
M.Sc. Pathology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2016 B.Sc. Molecular Genetics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2010 - 2014 Honors: Dean’s List Scholar
Medical Biotechnology and Drug Developmen t, 2013, Danish Institute for Study Abroad, Copenhagen, Denmark
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Account Representative, LUMICKS USA, Jun 2019-Dec 2019
Managed Academic Mid-Western Accounts
Responsible for pipeline development and progression
Assisted in NIH/NSF major instrumentation grants to obtain LUMICKS technology.
Planned academic seminars featuring LUMICKS technology TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE
BIO268/468 : Teaching Assistant for Advanced Laboratory in Cellular, Developmental, and Molecular Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. 2015, 1 semester. BIO120 : Substitute Instructor for Essentials of Life Science, Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY. 2017-2018, 4 semesters.
Undergraduate Mentor – 2014 - 2019
Supervised and ensured the safety of 10+ undergraduates
Trained laboratory techniques
Fostered curiosity and critical thinking abilities Teaching Assistant Training Workshop 2014, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY Youth Aerial Silks Instructor – Aerial Arts of Rochester, 2018-2019 Adaptive Ski Instructor – Wachusett Mountain, 2007-2014 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Chair and Coordinator of the Graduate Student Science Policy Tour for Senator Charles Schumer, University of Rochester, 2018
Fostered communication between committee and Senator Schumer’s office
Presented research synopsis to visiting delegates
Advocated for scientific funding and international researchers studying in the United States Chair, Coordinator, and Master of Ceremony Three Minute Thesis Competition, University of Rochester, 2017 - 2019
Introduced competition scoring rubric to provide more objective criteria for finalist selection
Organized sub-heat competition for 40+ participants
Directed main event for 8 participants and 150+ audience members
Trained incumbent chair in management of sub-heat and main event requirements RESEARCH AND OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student Researcher, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2014-2019
Elucidation of the impact of solitary chemosensory cells on salivary gland homeostasis and regeneration. Principle Investigator: Dr. Catherine Ovitt, Center for Oral Biology Center for Professional Development Trainee Advisory Committee, 2017 - 2019
Collaborated with faculty and staff on graduate education programming events Brighton’s Farmer’s Market Ask a Scientist Booth, 2017 - 2018
Promoted scientific research to the public
Answered general science questions
Rochester Museum of Science – Ladies in the Lab Night, 2017 Demonstration booth leader and selected speaker.
Designed and orchestrated DNA extraction booth
Presented 10 minute lecture “Dr. Failgood, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Trust the Scientific Method.”
HONORS AND AWARDS
Student Association $5K Challenge, Runner-Up, 2013 Submitted and wrote proposal to improve student life at the University of Rochester Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development Class Representative, 2013 Pathology Research Day Student Travel Award, 2016 Received $1250 travel award for placing first in the poster competition SKILLS
Public Speaking, Writing, Biomedical Research and Analysis, Instructing, Time Management, Self-Management, Team-Management, Event Planning, Problem Solving, Film Editing
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