Research scientist
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Coordinated 4 unique case studies on campus, each with 50+ student participants, to define and assess various campus activities and student body tendencies. Collaborated with professors to run interactive and hands-on group studies.

• Formed and presented topic ideas for various research initiatives over the course of undergraduate career.
• Defined hypothesis, study groups, variable elements, and expectations for each approved case study.
• Created and distributed polls, interview questions, and surveys to attract study participants and gather preliminary data.
• Led group studies and coordinated research tasks including presentations, Q&A’s, and interviews.
• Gathered, assessed, and correlated data for each study into tailored presentations.

Worked with a variety of individuals in need of being presented with research data.  Verified that data provided by companies, groups, and individuals is accurate, comprehensible, and up to date.

• Formulated and created confidential survey questionnaires for college students for the purpose on gathering information on drinking and drug use on campus.
• Organized focus groups for conducting research on dating, relationship, and marriage trends.
• Worked in congruence with an advertising firm to propose methods on appealing to customers in the millennial demographic.
• Prepared, presented, and disseminated results to clients in the form of Excel spreadsheets and Word files.
• Published academic papers to be retrieved from electronic databases.

Provided scientific technical support for medical professionals. Maintained standards of intellectual honesty in formulating conducting, presenting, and reviewing research.

• Trained and supervised 20+ undergraduate and graduate students in medical program and mentored 5 lab assistants.
• Published and presented research findings in medical related fields at conferences around the world.
• Investigated methods to alleviate symptoms in patients being treated for lymphoma.
• Peer reviewed journals and discussed research and writing improvements and suggestions to students in graduate school program.
• Applied for grants and funding for research on how cancer cells react to a variety of hormones.

Performed research and data collection duties for university in the geology department.  Prepared presentations and slideshows featuring collective research for professors to use in their curriculum.

• Mentored undergraduate and graduate students by leading them in teams of 4 for collecting rare crystals and analyzing their attributes.
• Wrote up documentation and reports on findings related to the preservation of minerals in the Earth’s crust.
• Proofread and edited dissertations and theses written by PhD candidates.
• Complied with the guidelines set for conducting ethical and principled research.
• Kept a record of laboratory inventory and stocked up on the most up-to-date equipment when necessary.
• Followed university standards in maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Provided information for consultants regarding financial trends and predictions. Was part of a team of 12 for a research project involving stress reducing strategies for money managers.

• Worked under the supervision of head researcher for consulting firm.
• Followed the necessary protocols and guidelines in forming and establishing research queries.
• Collected data and kept a data log for archival purposes.
• Planned strategies to find and collect data to be interpreted and analyzed.
• Drew up graphs, filled out spreadsheets, and created presentation slides for the presentation of results.
• Obtained a certificate in quantitative analysis.

Provided proven and thoroughly researched medical solutions for a hospice looking to decrease joint pains in elderly patients.

• Wrote and edited peer reviewed journals covering the causes and symptoms for muscle and bone loss and analyzed and criticized current medical treatments.
• Collaborated with medical professionals in determining the most effective medications and physical therapy practices for elderly and disabled patients.
• Performed a study on and surveyed younger adults to predict the likelihood that one would develop health conditions such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis at a later age.
• Followed the five principles of ethical research when conducting experiments.

Worked with insurance company in determining the best rates via research from past claims for assisting individuals affected by carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Designed and developed a website for conducting multiple choice surveys on the quality of healthcare and insurance.
• Researched and proposed new approaches for finding data and implementing it.
• Attended staff meetings and recorded minutes logged.
• Collaborated with coworkers on a project for improving upon the affordability of health insurance.
• Reviewed, evaluated, and labeled documents that contained data for accuracy purposes.
• Performed follow-ups with insurance agents to ensure data isn’t missing or inaccurately documented.