Brandon Butler

I am currently working as a research assistant in a pharmacology lab at Vanderbilt University. I graduated in 2021 with a BS in biological engineering with a concentration in biomedical engineering and a minor in mathematics.

August 2022-Present

Research Assistant, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

• Follow protocol and execute research techniques, procedures, and tests relating to protein purification and cell culture.
• Gather and arrange research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Manage calendar of PI and ordering for lab.
• Perform statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Research and implement relevant techniques outlined by others in the field.
• Assist graduate students and post-docs in their studies.

July 2021 – August 2022

Clinical Trials Assistant, ICON Clinical Research, Nashville, TN

• Was responsible for tracking patient data across systems, inputting patient data, and compiling appropriate files for Clinical Trials Managers.
• Assisted Project Manager and Clinical Research Associates with study-related problems and meeting requirements of project goals.
• Updated and managed systems relating to patient information.

May 2020 – August 2020, May 2021 – August 2021

Sitter/Screener, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Union City, TN

• Responsible for screening patients, visitors, and staff upon entry to the hospital.
• Managed patient directory and guidance of patients around the premises.
• Charted patients requiring constant monitoring.
• Assisted nurses in their daily tasks relating to patients who needed supervision.

May 2019 – August 2019

Animal Care Assistant, Country Pet Resort and Spa, Martin, TN

• Oversaw maintenance and cleaning of compound housing animal kennels.
• Responsible for feeding, bathing, and administering medication to animals.

May 2017 – August 2017

Laborer, Butler Builders, Martin, TN

• Assisted in various tasks relating to home construction.
• Worked closely with construction equipment and learned building techniques.

Education

August 2017 – April 2021

Bachelor of Science: Biological Engineering, Mississippi State University

• Received a B. S. in Biological Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Mathematics; GPA – 3.64
• Received Freshman Excellence Scholarship, Joseph Barrier Scholarship, and was a part of the Academic Common Market.
• Included in the Dean’s List in Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2020, and Fall 2020 and the President’s List in Fall 2017 and Spring 2019.
• Member of the Shackouls Honors College.
• Part of a senior design team that completed a year-long biomedical research project.