Charlotte Ferguson
Biosample Management Intern
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ChicagoMember since August 30, 2026
PCRBacterial transformationsProtein purificationChromatographyMass photometryFluorescence PolarizationComplementation AssayHPLCFreezerworks software
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About
Tracked 5000+ samples for clinical trials Mastered the Freezerworks software for sample management Created custom manifests for external vendors
Experience
Biosample Management Intern at Vaxart (2026-07 – Present)
- Tracked 5000+ samples for clinical trials
- Mastered the Freezerworks software for sample management
- Created custom manifests for external vendors
- Ran MSDs for IgA and IgG specific antibodies for the clinical trials
Undergraduate Research Assistant at Hernandez Lab, Tufts University (2023-06 – Present)
- Purified the mitochondrial and gp2.5 mutants using IMAC columns, Ion Exchange columns, HPLC, and SEC chromatography systems
- Completed RNA In Vitro Transcriptions for circular dichroism
- Mentored students on lab techniques (PCR, bacterial transformations, genetic complementation assays, mass photometry, EMSAs, filtering binding) and protein purification techniques
- Collaborated with PI, PhD candidates, and undergraduates on experiments and poster presentations
- Maintained a detailed electronic lab notebook
Teaching Assistant, Bio 13 & Bio 14 at Tufts University (2023-01 – 2023-12)
- Instructed students through lab experiments (PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Bacterial transformations) and discussion questions
- Prepared weekly lab classes, including attendance at weekly meetings
- Answered student questions in a manner conducive to their individual learning styles
Education
Master of Science in Biology: Genetics and Molecular – Tufts University
B.S. in Biology and Child Studies – Tufts University
Senior Thesis in Biology 199 – Tufts University
Skills
Biosample Management Intern
