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LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING
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ISABELLA NEUMANN

State College

Summary

Offering solid foundation in research principles and keen interest in developing within research environment. Contributes strong analytical mindset and ability to quickly learn and apply new research techniques. Ready to use and develop data analysis and literature review skills in future roles.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

Penn State's Center for Childhood Obesity Research.
01.2025 - Current
  • ONE PATH: address childhood obesity in rural, underserved areas.
  • ENRICH: promote cardiovascular health (CVH) and advance health equity in maternal and early childhood CVH.
  • I-EAT: studies interoceptive sensitivity in children and its relation to childhood obesity.

Internship

Aphlora Wellness
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Collaborated on the development of a new consumer product line, contributing from concept creation to pre-launch preparations.
  • Worked closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to source raw materials, refine formulations, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Assisted in evaluations, product optimization, and making sure it aligns with the brand identity.
  • Developed practical experience in R&D, product innovation, and market positioning within the consumer goods sector.

Internship

Laboratorios Industriales Farmaceuticos Ecuatorianos (LIFE)
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Gained practical experience with various analytical techniques used in evaluating drug safety profiles for Chemical and Microbiological Quality Control Areas.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by creating clear and concise reports detailing project progress and results.

Undergraduate Research

Dr. Jordan Bisanz’s Lab (Department of Molecular Biology)
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Bacterial Cloning and murine research studies.
  • Studied probiotic strain interactions.
  • Assisted Graduate students with their projects.
  • Learned effective scientific communication.

Undergraduate Research

Dr. Armen Kemanian (Department of Plant Science, Agricultural Science)
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • UV treatments on wheat plants followed by raw data collection.
  • Prepared and presented a scientific poster at Penn State’s undergraduate research exhibition.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
05.2026

Skills

  • Scientific Analysis and Communication
  • Bacteriology
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Control
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Logistics Planning
  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Clinical Research
  • Bacterial Cloning
  • Product Development
  • Data Entry
  • Ingredient Sourcing
  • Languages: Fluent English, Fluent Spanish (First Language)

Certification

  • CITI Biosafety Training - 2024-2025
  • CITI Social and Behavioral Human Subjects Research (IRB) Training - 2024-2027
  • ServSafe Food Handler- 2024-2027
  • Research in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools - SBR Training - 2024-2027
  • GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research Training - 2024-2027
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training - 2025-2026

Timeline

Internship

Aphlora Wellness
06.2025 - 08.2025

Research Assistant

Penn State's Center for Childhood Obesity Research.
01.2025 - Current

Internship

Laboratorios Industriales Farmaceuticos Ecuatorianos (LIFE)
06.2024 - 07.2024

Undergraduate Research

Dr. Jordan Bisanz’s Lab (Department of Molecular Biology)
08.2023 - 05.2024

Undergraduate Research

Dr. Armen Kemanian (Department of Plant Science, Agricultural Science)
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

The Pennsylvania State University

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING

  • Learning Assistant for a Biology focused Calculus class (The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA)-2024
  • Leader of Beyond Lagartococha (Peru/Ecuador) 2018-2022

Worked together with indigenous communities in the remote Amazon to improve their quality of life.

ISABELLA NEUMANN