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Ashley Clark

Columbia

Summary

Dynamic Research Specialist II at NextGen Precision Health with extensive experience in large animal husbandry and advanced lab procedures. Proven ability to manage projects and communicate effectively with collaborators. Skilled in immunohistochemistry and data analysis using LabChart and Excel, driving impactful research outcomes and fostering strong professional relationships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Specialist II

NextGen Precision Health - Tharp Lab
Columbia
01.2024 - Current
  • Large animal, specifically swine, husbandry, as well as knowledge of in-depth cardiovascular cath lab procedures on swine.
  • Carry out lab procedures to complete ongoing research projects for the lab, including but not limited to immunohistochemistry, microvessel functional experiments, and various forms of tissue preparation.
  • Regularly connected with collaborators on projects to extend research and to complete data for ongoing grants.
  • Carried out tasks to maintain a clean and organized wet lab area by staying up to date on lab regulations and following procedures to adhere to the University’s rules.
  • Regularly attend meetings to communicate with the research team on future steps, and what can be done to produce literature, grant proposals, and data for collaborators.
  • Created detailed reports summarizing key findings from conducted research studies.
  • Managed project timelines by setting deadlines for tasks involved in the completion of research objectives.

Undergraduate Research Student

Finegan-Bergstralh Lab
Columbia
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Research on the Drosophila epithelium, the canonical machinery of Pins and Mud at the cell cortex, through nanoscale resolution.
  • Carry out daily lab tasks, including sanitation, organization, and tracking of supplies, waste management, and removal of hazardous materials.
  • I attended meetings on the present-day research of other labs and communicated with other lab personnel on how to move forward with the research.
  • Dissected Drosophila to obtain subjects to observe using confocal and STED microscopy.
  • Lead lab meetings and presentations on current research, and took recommendations and critiques regarding the course of action.
  • Performed preparations of subjects, growth of cells and Drosophila strains, and the dying and staining of cells for imaging.
  • Analysis of data using ImageJ and RStudio to create graphical representations of data to conclude.
  • Imaged fixed cells from Drosophila ovaries and live cells from Drosophila embryos.
  • Carried out the maintenance of live subjects and check-ups on different strains of Drosophila.

Associate

The Home Depot Inc.
Columbia
04.2021 - 01.2024
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, product, and service information.
  • Retained product, service, and company policy knowledge to serve as a resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Acted as the point of contact for internal and external customers across multiple departments to create strong relationships with loyal and engaged customers.
  • Made appointments with potential clients to provide information about installations and other provided services.

Associate

Panera Bread Co.
Columbia
06.2019 - 04.2021
  • Operated the cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
  • Trained employees on daily tasks, and coached them to improve performance.
  • Worked quickly to document orders, answer questions, process payments, keep the high-volume line moving, and maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving issues with food or service.
  • Followed all store policies and procedures regarding cleaning and sanitizing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Missouri – Columbia
Columbia, Missouri
05.2024

Certificate - Multicultural Studies

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
05-2024

Highschool Diploma -

Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg, MO
05.2021

Skills

  • Customer interaction and service
  • Experience in leadership
  • Communication and relationship skills
  • Research lab experience
  • Experience with analysis software, including RStudio, Fiji, and LabChart
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Tissue preparation
  • Large lab animal husbandry and procedural experience
  • Fluorescent microscopy skills using confocal and STED
  • Dissection experience on a multitude of subjects, including microvasculature
  • Retention for protocols and procedures
  • Project management
  • Laboratory procedures

Accomplishments

  • Departmental honors in Biological Sciences for completing a capstone research project
  • Presented a research poster titled "Mitotic spindle orienting factors at nanoscale resolution" at Show Me Research Week

Timeline

Research Specialist II

NextGen Precision Health - Tharp Lab
01.2024 - Current

Undergraduate Research Student

Finegan-Bergstralh Lab
08.2023 - 05.2024

Associate

The Home Depot Inc.
04.2021 - 01.2024

Associate

Panera Bread Co.
06.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Missouri – Columbia

Certificate - Multicultural Studies

University of Missouri

Highschool Diploma -

Harrisburg High School

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