Research Assistant, Virginia Commonwealth University (research data collection support)
As a Research Assistant in a professor-led lab, you worked on laboratory research tasks that required generating and maintaining experimental data for scientific work. Your focus areas included organic synthesis, protein chemistry, in vivo cell work, and cloning, which typically require careful documentation of methods, observations, and results. This role supports the preparation of research outputs through systematic collection of experimental information. • Conducted research work under a PI and advisor across organic synthesis and protein-related experiments. • Performed in vivo cell work and cloning activities requiring methodical record-keeping. • Collaborated within a laboratory group to support ongoing research efforts. • Maintained organized documentation to support analysis and reporting.