Maria R Email & Phone Number

-Solid steel sample preparation - via manual means including shearing, sawing, grinding, melting, & drilling -Steel sample analysis - via X-ray, optical emissions spectroscopy, carbon/sulfur combustion, & oxygen/nitrogen determinations -Accurately collecting, validating, & reporting data in a time-sensitive manner-Accurately reporting data via the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)-Maintaining, operating, and calibrating various laboratory equipment including LECO instrumentation-Training new hires-Employee of the Quarter Q2 2022

Onsite VOC testing for National Grid substation construction in Niagara Falls, NY (temporary position)

Lee Lab

-Assisting with research on FOXG1, a gene implicated in neurological development-Genotyping- from DNA extraction & purification to PCR and gel electrophoresis-Assisted in management of large mouse colony-Preparation of chemical solutions and biological samples-Managed disposal of waste materials-Assisted in data collection & analysis of rodent behavioral studies-Microscopy & cryostat sectioning of brain and spinal cord

-Held weekly office hours and study sessions assisting students with their questions related to class-Assisted in exam proctoring-Assisted professor with miscellaneous tasks

Tutoring other undergraduate students in chemistry, biology, and statistics

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Redesigned product literature and other marketing materials boosting sales team success, assisted in redesign of Distributor Portal

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biomedical Sciences, General, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Association of Premedical Students, Academic Integrity Committee, Breakdance Club

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude

High School Diploma