Ryan Pianka

Research Assistant - Comb Research Scholar at Ocean Genome Legacy Center
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Boston

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Credentials

  • Cryogenic Liquid Safety Certification
    Northeastern University
    Jul, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Laboratory Biosafety Certification
    Northeastern University
    Jul, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Laboratory Safety Certification
    Northeastern University
    Jul, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Shop Safety Training
    Northeastern University
    Sep, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Climate Reality Project Leader
    The Climate Reality Project
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • UAS Certificate of Registration
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Ocean Genome Legacy Center
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Assistant - Comb Research Scholar
      • Jul 2023 - Present

      Internship funded by the Don Comb Research Scholarship at a nonprofit marine research center and gene bank. Responsible for handling, dissecting, and extracting DNA from specimens received globally from research collaborators. Additionally responsible for accessioning high volumes of genomic data into a cloud-based biorepository database. During this internship, I will also be conducting a research project on optimizing DNA preservation using EDTA-based preservatives and presenting my findings at an undergraduate research symposium. Show less

  • Northeastern University College of Science
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Undergraduate Teaching Fellow/Peer Tutor
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      Guide weekly virtual tutoring sessions for an upper-division biochemistry course of over 100 students per semester. Responsible for organizing presentations, generating practice problems, and answering student questions on course material. Guide weekly virtual tutoring sessions for an upper-division biochemistry course of over 100 students per semester. Responsible for organizing presentations, generating practice problems, and answering student questions on course material.

  • Mount Hope Animal Hospital
    • Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States
    • Veterinary Assistant
      • Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

      Supported veterinarians with 65+ daily exams and operations on canine, feline, and exotic patients. Responsible for operating lab machinery, filling prescriptions, and discussing vet-approved treatment plans with clients, pharmacies, and other hospitals. Supported veterinarians with 65+ daily exams and operations on canine, feline, and exotic patients. Responsible for operating lab machinery, filling prescriptions, and discussing vet-approved treatment plans with clients, pharmacies, and other hospitals.

  • MSPCA-Angell
    • United States
    • Veterinary Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Surgical Assistant
      • Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

      Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures for a high-volume clinic serving low-income communities throughout Greater Boston. Prepared animals, operating tables, and surgical instruments for 15+ routine morning surgeries. Additionally responsible for recovering, extubating, and providing care to patients post-surgery. Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures for a high-volume clinic serving low-income communities throughout Greater Boston. Prepared animals, operating tables, and surgical instruments for 15+ routine morning surgeries. Additionally responsible for recovering, extubating, and providing care to patients post-surgery.

  • Northeastern University College of Science
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Genetics CompLab Instructor
      • May 2022 - Jul 2022

      Instructed 26 students in a section of Genetics CompLab (BIOL 2302) ‒ an introductory molecular biology lab. Guided in learning the navigation of genetic databases, using genomic data for phylogenetic analysis, designing primers for PCR and cloning, and other related lab practices. Instructed 26 students in a section of Genetics CompLab (BIOL 2302) ‒ an introductory molecular biology lab. Guided in learning the navigation of genetic databases, using genomic data for phylogenetic analysis, designing primers for PCR and cloning, and other related lab practices.

  • Petco
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Guest Experience Specialist
      • Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

      Educated clients on proper care of animals as well as guided adoptions in a major regional branch. Maintained habitats for several dozen species ranging from marine invertebrates to avians. Responsible for the administration of medications and treatment to sick animals in isolation units. Educated clients on proper care of animals as well as guided adoptions in a major regional branch. Maintained habitats for several dozen species ranging from marine invertebrates to avians. Responsible for the administration of medications and treatment to sick animals in isolation units.

  • The Preservation Society of Newport County
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant to Chief Horticulturist
      • Jun 2018 - Sep 2020

      Maintained historic topiary gardens, greenhouses, and crop fields. Worked closely with the care and propagation of exotic plant species. Maintained historic topiary gardens, greenhouses, and crop fields. Worked closely with the care and propagation of exotic plant species.

Education

  • Northeastern University
    BS, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Minor, Biochemistry, 4.0
    2021 - 2026
  • Purdue University
    Non-Degree Student, Animal Sciences
    2023 - 2023
  • Bishop Stang High School
    High School Diploma, 4.5
    2017 - 2021

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