SOPHIA MAURICIO

Dedicated Dog Daycare Attendant with experience at PetSmart, skilled in animal care and behavior monitoring. Proven ability to maintain a sanitary environment while ensuring pet safety and wellness. Strong communicator with a background in cellular biology, effectively addressing pet owner concerns and providing on-site medical care.

• Cellular Biology: Proficient in microscopy techniques for observing cellular structures and functions, including fluorescence microscopy and immunocytochemistry.
• Experimental Biology: Skilled in performing chromatography techniques such as thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and gas chromatography (GC) for separating and analyzing organic compounds.
• Evolutionary Biology: Experienced in using phylogenetic analysis software to construct and interpret evolutionary trees and relationships based on genetic data.
• Genetics: Experienced in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing techniques for modifying genetic material and studying gene functions.
• Molecular Biology: Proficient in PCR; plasmid cloning, bacterial transformation, and miniprep; RNA extraction and quantification; RT-PCR and cDNA synthesis; DNA purification from agarose gels; protein purification; primer design.
• Microbiology: Skilled in aseptic techniques and bacterial culturing methods, including streak plating and broth culture maintenance.
• Biochemistry: Experienced in enzyme kinetics assays to measure reaction rates and study enzyme behavior under various conditions.

Camberville Dental, Cambridge, MA. Internship research under Dr. Andrew Schwartz-Hinds: Comparative analysis of the durability and patient satisfaction of different dental filling materials, such as composite resins and amalgam; Effectiveness of various preventive dental treatments, including fluoride varnish applications and dental sealants, in reducing the incidence of cavities in pediatric patients; Developed and executed a project to evaluate the impact of enhanced patient education on oral hygiene compliance and overall dental health.