Charlotte Ferguson

Tracked 5000+ samples for clinical trials Mastered the Freezerworks software for sample management Created custom manifests for external vendors

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

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