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Rylan Ricks

Idaho Falls

Summary

Detail-oriented Researcher with expertise in quantitative research and literature review. Demonstrates strong organizational skills in documentation and data analysis, ensuring research accuracy. Committed to executing protocols that align with project objectives and enhance overall research quality.

Work History

Research Assistant

University of Utah
Salt Lake City
2025 - 2025
  • Assisted in data collection through experiments to gather critical data.
  • Collaborated with faculty on research design and methodology.
  • Conducted literature reviews that informed ongoing research projects.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
  • Prepared concise reports that summarized key research findings and observations.
  • Created detailed summaries of existing studies for use in further investigations.
  • Presented findings at professional conferences or seminars.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
  • Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Managed laboratory equipment and ensured proper maintenance protocols.
  • Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
  • Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.

Teaching Assistant

University of Utah
Salt Lake City
2024 - 2025
  • Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Graded assignments and provided feedback to enhance student understanding.
  • Led discussion sections, tutorials or laboratory sections.
  • Facilitated individual and group instruction to reinforce key learning concepts.
  • Prepared instructional materials and resources for student use.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of equipment and materials.
  • Prepared and set up equipment and materials for laboratory sessions.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.

Academic Tutor

Idaho State University
Pocatello
2022 - 2024
  • Provided academic support and exam preparation in mathematics and chemistry.
  • Delivered individualized tutoring sessions that improved student understanding and performance.
  • Identified and addressed specific student concerns to facilitate academic success.
  • Provided guidance to students on how to approach problem solving strategies.
  • Cultivated a supportive environment that increased student confidence and motivation.

Research Assistant

Idaho State University
Pocatello
2022 - 2024
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop and refine research design and methodology.
  • Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
  • Conducted literature reviews to validate research findings and enhance study accuracy.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing key research findings to inform future studies.
  • Prepared reports summarizing research findings and observations.
  • Presented findings at professional conferences and seminars.
  • Managed laboratory equipment and ensured proper maintenance protocols.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
05-2024

Skills

  • Laboratory operations
  • Lab safety and specimen handling
  • Data analysis
  • Statistical analysis
  • Quantitative research
  • Academic writing
  • Problem-solving and attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of Utah
2025 - 2025

Teaching Assistant

University of Utah
2024 - 2025

Academic Tutor

Idaho State University
2022 - 2024

Research Assistant

Idaho State University
2022 - 2024

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Idaho State University
Rylan Ricks