Susan Escoto
Santa Rosa
Summary
Biology student with aspirations for a PhD, skilled in various laboratory techniques. Seeking a research associate position to acquire practical experience working alongside postdoctoral researchers, under the supervision of a principal investigator.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Sweet T's Restaurant and Bar
Windsor, CA
03.2019 - Current
- Oversee line cooks to maintain high standards in food preparation and presentation.
- Ensure consistency and taste by modeling best practices and providing clear explanations.
- Conduct research regional cuisines to enhance the menu.
- Collaborate with head chef to create innovative seasonal specials.
Intern
Buck Institute For Research On Aging
Novato
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed routine maintenance to ensure optimal lab functionality.
- Updated lab inventory to maintain accurate records of supplies.
- Assisted post-doctoral researcher with project tasks to facilitate research progress.
Teaching Assistant Intern
Avanzando
Santa Rosa
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Facilitated proper equipment usage in lab environments for students.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to reinforce learning objectives.
- Prepared and delivered mini lectures on several topics throughout the course.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Chemistry part 1 Lecture and Lab, General Human Anatomy, Human physiology, General Microbiology, Fundamentals of Biology: Cell/Molecular, Fundamentals of Biology: Evolution Genetics and Zoology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CaSkills
- Aseptic technique
- Gram staining
- Microscopy
- Centrifugation
- Micropipetting
- Leadership
- Time management
- High-pressure performance
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
Projects
Sudden Oak Death
- Competition assay of Phytophthora ramorum and an unknown gram positive bacillus bacteria under different pH conditions and different age/density of P. ramorum.
- Identification of the unknown bacteria through a series of metabolic tests, and observing colony morphology using 3 known bacillus bacteria as controls and comparison.
Protein Kinase A Project
- Modified plasmids with PKA pathway proteins through PCR Gate Cloning.
- Transformation of E.coli to express and isolate the proteins using a mini-prep.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Buck Institute For Research On Aging
06.2025 - 08.2025
Teaching Assistant Intern
Avanzando
01.2025 - 05.2025
Sous Chef
Sweet T's Restaurant and Bar
03.2019 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - General Chemistry part 1 Lecture and Lab, General Human Anatomy, Human physiology, General Microbiology, Fundamentals of Biology: Cell/Molecular, Fundamentals of Biology: Evolution Genetics and Zoology
Santa Rosa Junior College
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