Undergraduate Research Assistant, Mandal Lab at Hunter College
Conducted microbiology research experiments involving isolation, purification, enrichment, and visualization of bacteriophages targeting Escherichia coli to support gut microbiological research. Instructed newer undergraduate team members on microbiological laboratory workflows, sterile technique, and specific protocols to improve experimental consistency and data quality. Contributed to research documentation and repeatable experimental procedures for study outputs.• Isolated, purified, enriched, and visualized bacteriophages targeting E. coli for microbiology research.• Provided onboarding and instruction to newer undergraduates on lab workflows and sterile technique.• Ensured adherence to specific experimental protocols to improve reliability of research results.