BeeCSI: ‘omic tools for assessing bee health•Research design: Developed and optimized fieldwork techniques for honey bee sampling; optimized anti-contamination techniques for nucleic acid extraction•Data collection and processing: Performed of molecular biological lab work as per standard operating procedures (SOPs); Prepared samples using aseptic technique for analysis; Prepared of solutions and reagents; Performed quality standards checks on biological samples; Performed data entry and analysis for genomic data•Administrative: Tracked inventory and ordered laboratory supplies; Packaged and shipped samples to third-party destinations; Conducted safety inspection of emergency supplies; Documented daily lab activity and research outcomes; Planned and executed honey extraction; First person of contact for honey sales•Supervision: Trained and supervised undergraduate research assistants and newly hired laboratory staff on SOPs; Assigned roles to laboratory staff daily as per project requirements; Created schedules for laboratory staff for optimal task completion•Media content creation: Contributed to the production of instructional videos by taking an active role in both filming and on-screen presentationZayed Lab Graduate Research Project •Assisted with the method development of a masters research project at the Zayed Lab•Co-supervised undergraduate research assistants during fieldwork for honey bee sample preparation and collection•Coordinated honey bee dissections, DNA extractions, polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and quality control tests including agarose gel electrophoresis and UV visible spectrophotometry •Co-organized lab meetings and reviewed daily agenda for field and lab work