Open to opportunities

Alexis Schirling

@alexisschirling

Message

Dedicated biomedical scientist with expertise in research and education.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration and innovation in scientific research.

I am a passionate biomedical scientist with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and minors in Neuroscience and Psychology. My journey has been marked by a commitment to research excellence and a dedication to improving mental health and wellbeing within the scientific community. I have been honored with several awards, including the NIH Honor Award for my contributions to the Office of Intramural Training and Education.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in program management and research training at the National Institutes of Health. I successfully oversaw the NIH Summer Internship Program, managing over 1000 interns and enhancing their training experience. My role involved collaborating with various training offices to improve support for trainees and streamline onboarding processes, ensuring a focus on research ethics and lab safety.

In addition to my program management experience, I have a strong background in research, having worked as a Postbaccalaureate Cancer Research Training Fellow at the National Cancer Institute. My work involved optimizing lab organization and training others in bioinformatics. I am eager to continue my journey in a role that allows me to leverage my skills in research, education, and program management to make a meaningful impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Program Specialist Contractor

Current

National Institutes of Health

Jul 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Oversaw the NIH Summer Internship Program, managing over 1000 interns and collaborating with training offices to enhance trainee support. Organized events such as the Graduate and Professional School Fair and facilitated mock interviews for postbacs. Revised training materials and provided guidance on career exploration and presentation skills.

Program Management Event Coordination Training Development Communication Technical Support Bioinformatics Mentorship

Postbaccalaureate Cancer Research Training Fellow

National Cancer Institute

Jul 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Streamlined lab organization and trained team members in bioinformatics. Completed extensive training in programming and bioinformatics, contributing to research projects focused on cancer dynamics.

Bioinformatics Programming Data Analysis Project Management

Head Undergraduate Researcher

University of the Sciences

May 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Managed undergraduate researchers, organized lab schedules, and trained students in advanced lab techniques. Developed automated systems for lab communication and maintenance.

Research Management Training Scheduling Automation Communication Team Leadership BSL 2+ Work Research

Teaching Assistant

University of the Sciences

Jan 2017 - Apr 2019 (2 years 3 months)

Tutored students in research techniques and evaluated presentations and posters. Encouraged scientific curiosity and provided feedback to enhance student learning outcomes.

Research Techniques Presentation Skills Curriculum Development Mentorship Critical Thinking

Undergraduate General Chemistry Laboratory Preparation Teaching Assistant

University of the Sciences

Aug 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Prepared laboratory materials and maintained organization in chemistry labs. Reviewed and corrected experimental procedures to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Laboratory Preparation Experiment Design Material Organization Quality Control Problem Solving Communication Team Collaboration

Tutor

University of the Sciences

Aug 2016 - May 2017 (9 months)

Provided tutoring in General Chemistry, Introductory Biology, and Biostatistics. Assisted students in understanding course concepts and monitored their academic progress.

Subject Matter Expertise Communication Confidentiality Mentorship Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Sciences

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

2015 - 2019

Activities and societies: Involved in various honor societies and received several awards for academic and research excellence.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with minors in Neuroscience and Psychology. Actively participated in honor societies including Alpha Lambda Delta and Psi Chi, and held the position of Treasurer in Alpha Chi. Received multiple awards for academic excellence and research contributions.