Student Manager
The Cooper Union Department of Information Technology, New York, NY
2019 - Present
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Improved lab equipment reliability by establishing protocols for 20+ student workers
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Implemented and developed schoolwide remote COVID-19 learning procedures
Laboratory Technician
IDC Foundation AACE Lab, New York, NY
2021 - Present
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Operated FDM and SLA printers, metal laser cutters, CO2 lasers, vacuum form machines, mills, and CNC routers
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Streamlined manufacturing processes by optimizing 3D files for fabrication on wood, metals, and plastics for 450+ students
Laboratory Technician
The Cooper Union Makerspace, New York, NY
2021 - Present
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Coordinated and conducted workshops on theory and practices of laser cutting
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Revised and write safety and instructional procedures for machines and tools
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Monitored experiments and advised students on optimal manufacturing processes and design improvements
Climbing Instructor/ Membership Coordinator
Vital Climbing Gym/ Steep Rock Bouldering Gym, New York, NY
2021 - 2022
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Facilitated smooth transition of membership information from legacy database to new database after gym merger
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date membership records for over 100 members
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Monitored climbing areas to enforce safety protocols and minimize risk of injury or accidents
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Worked with management to develop safety policies and procedures that were compliant with industry standards and best practices
Research Intern
Peter A. Goldstein Lab, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
2016 - 2019
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Ran western blots, prepared samples, analyzed electrophysiological data
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Shadowed Dr. Aromolaran (Head researcher) on pluripotent stem cell research for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
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Determined dysregulation of HCN1 expression by p38 MAPK in differentiated human induced pluripotent stem cells
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Prepared a scientific research paper for competition and publication
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Presented analysis of electrophysiological data at lab meetings
Research Intern
Marcel Van Den Brink Lab, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, NY
2016- 2019
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Ran PCR, DNA and RNA extractions, dissections
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Shadowed Dr. Jahn (Head researcher studying thymus regeneration) for facs analysis and lab meetings
New York Botanical Garden
Advanced Volunteer Instructor, Bronx, NY
2015-2017
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Thoroughly explained ecological concepts to children
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Demonstrated hands-on activities to children and parents