PCR & DNA/RNA analysis
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel
Exceptional organizational management
Agar & Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
Constructing transgenic plants
Cell Culture
EXPERIENCE
Lab Assistant, Prof. Jason Fridley’s Terrestrial Plant Ecology Lab - Syracuse University Spring 2020
Tasks included:
Analyzing specimens by size, species, & growth conditions.
Retrieving, washing, examining above and below ground samples.
Lab equipment upkeep.
Compiling and communicating observations and results to supervisors.
Lab Assistant, Prof. Kate Lewis’ Zebrafish Lab - Syracuse University Spring 2019
Tasks included:
Organizing specimens by sex, age, and health.
Retrieving, washing, examining, and staging embryos.
Fish husbandry.
Disposing of damaged embryos safely according to university and state guidelines.
Compiling and communicating observations/results to supervisors.
Student Facilitator, Syracuse University First Year Experience - Syracuse University Fall 2018
Tasks included:
Facilitating engaging conversations with peers on the importance of diversity, inclusion and representation on a college campus and in the world.
Assisting the professor with creating, assigning, grading tasks and uploading grades.
Aided the professor with class planning and material development.
EDUCATION
BSc in Biotechnology w Public Health Minor Syracuse University May 2020
Relevant Coursework: Microbiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Microeconomics, Biotechnology (Molecular & Applied), Epidemiology & Public Health Ethics.
VOLUNTEER/LEADERSHIP SERVICE
New York Presbyterian Hospital Summer Volunteer (‘18)
Syracuse NSBE Alumni Chair (‘18-‘19) & Public Relations Chair (’19- ‘20)
Peer Educators Encouraging Healthy Relationships and Sexuality (PEEHRS) (’18 - ‘20)
Flatbush Beacon Center Tutor & Camp Counselor (’13 - ‘16)