Olivia Chinsen
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Boston College- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Praxis - Career Strategy Development
Boston CollegeAug, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Boston College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2023 - Present
Assist instructor during the BIOL2040: Investigations in Molecular Biology Lab Course lead by Prof. Warner Analyze the performance for 15 students and provide feedback on lab work Describe biological methods and lab experiments to students
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Undergraduate Research Assistant - Das Lab
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Jan 2023 - Present
Investigating cell polarity and cytokinesis in the Das Lab under Graduate Student Marcus Harrell. Specializing in quantitative live-cell imaging using single-celled fission yeast (S. pombe). Analyzing images and data with Fiji. Performing laboratory skills such as spore counting, replica plating, making media plates, and basic lab chores.
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Assistant Preschool Teacher
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Feb 2022 - May 2023
• Engage with children ages 2.9-4.5 by facilitating indoor and outdoor activities • Stimulate enthusiasm for school by reading and interacting with students • Trained in CPR, Medication Administration, and Emergency Response
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Roche
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Switzerland
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Roche LIAT ReD Summer Intern
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Investigate and troubleshoot issues with early development Cobas LIAT system diagnostic assays by designing and performing 8 independent experiments in a BL2 lab over 10 weeks Performed PCR tests to analyze assay performance and created reagents for the experiments Presented experimental data during weekly lab meetings and through a final presentation by thoroughly explaining experimental design, results, conclusions, and suggested plan of action Investigate and troubleshoot issues with early development Cobas LIAT system diagnostic assays by designing and performing 8 independent experiments in a BL2 lab over 10 weeks Performed PCR tests to analyze assay performance and created reagents for the experiments Presented experimental data during weekly lab meetings and through a final presentation by thoroughly explaining experimental design, results, conclusions, and suggested plan of action
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Brightview Senior Living
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Dining Room Server
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
• Create a vibrant dining experience for Brightview residents and guests by welcoming diners, taking orders, serving meals, providing assistance, and ensuring dining venues are clean, inviting and well prepared • Trained in CPR, HIPAA, Fire Safety, Alzheimer’s Detection, and Food Safety • Create a vibrant dining experience for Brightview residents and guests by welcoming diners, taking orders, serving meals, providing assistance, and ensuring dining venues are clean, inviting and well prepared • Trained in CPR, HIPAA, Fire Safety, Alzheimer’s Detection, and Food Safety
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Education
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Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology -
Canton High School
High School Diploma