Matthew Wiggins

Matthew L. Wiggins

Los Angeles, California 90034

Education:

Loyola Marymount University                                                                               Aug. 2019 – May 2023

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Biology to be conferred May 2023

Tri-Beta, Epsilon-Delta Chapter                                                                            Aug. 2019 – Present

Member of National Biological Honor Society academic fraternity dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of all biological studies.

LEAP (Life Science Early Awareness Program)                                                 Aug. 2019 – Present

Living-learning community program for students in the Life Sciences in the Seaver College of Science and Engineering. 

“Generation of LexA enhancer-trap lines in Drosophila”                               Aug. 2021 – Dec. 2021

Co-author 

• Worked in cooperation with international networks of genetics researchers led by Stanford University. Developed novel gene enhancer traps, which were inserted into fruit fly (Drosophila). Fly lines were generated and characterized, establishing new resources in Drosophila and instructional paradigms devoted to experimental science.

Experience: 

Bay Animal Hospital                                                                                                May 2019 – August 2019

Manhattan Beach, California:

• Kennel Assistant/Animal Handler for full service veterinary clinic
• Responsible for stocking and sanitizing all hospital kennels, pre-op and post-op wards, examination rooms, and admissions area. Performed various cleaning techniques such as ear cleaning including irrigation and dog bathing. Fed animals according to strict dietary needs and feeding schedules. Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians before, during, and after medical procedures and examinations.

Loyola Marymount University                                                                               September 2022 – Present

Los Angeles, California

• Aquarist for Biology research laboratories
• Assisted professors with marine biology research by maintaining large salt-water aquarium systems including filters, protein skimmers, pumps, chillers, and aquarium lighting. Maintained water quality and performed weekly chemical testing on water. Fed all aquarium animals according to strict dietary needs.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of exotic animal care and handling (primarily reptiles, fish, and marine invertebrates)
• Proficient in building, designing, and maintaining large and small aquariums and terrariums.
• Maintenance of large filtration systems for both salt water and freshwater aquariums
• Extensive knowledge of dietary needs for a variety of exotic animals
• Extensive laboratory research experience

Experience: 

Bay Animal Hospital                                                                                                May 2019 – August 2019

Manhattan Beach, California:

• Kennel Assistant/Animal Handler for full service veterinary clinic
• Responsible for stocking and sanitizing all hospital kennels, pre-op and post-op wards, examination rooms, and admissions area. Performed various cleaning techniques such as ear cleaning including irrigation and dog bathing. Fed animals according to strict dietary needs and feeding schedules. Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians before, during, and after medical procedures and examinations.

Loyola Marymount University                                                                               September 2022 – Present

Los Angeles, California

• Aquarist for Biology research laboratories
• Assisted professors with marine biology research by maintaining large salt-water aquarium systems including filters, protein skimmers, pumps, chillers, and aquarium lighting. Maintained water quality and performed weekly chemical testing on water. Fed all aquarium animals according to strict dietary needs.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of exotic animal care and handling (primarily reptiles, fish, and marine invertebrates)
• Proficient in building, designing, and maintaining large and small aquariums and terrariums.
• Maintenance of large filtration systems for both salt water and freshwater aquariums
• Extensive knowledge of dietary needs for a variety of exotic animals
• Extensive laboratory research experience

Education:

Loyola Marymount University                                                                               Aug. 2019 – May 2023

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Biology to be conferred May 2023

Tri-Beta, Epsilon-Delta Chapter                                                                            Aug. 2019 – Present

Member of National Biological Honor Society academic fraternity dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of all biological studies.

LEAP (Life Science Early Awareness Program)                                                 Aug. 2019 – Present

Living-learning community program for students in the Life Sciences in the Seaver College of Science and Engineering. 

“Generation of LexA enhancer-trap lines in Drosophila”                               Aug. 2021 – Dec. 2021

Co-author 

• Worked in cooperation with international networks of genetics researchers led by Stanford University. Developed novel gene enhancer traps, which were inserted into fruit fly (Drosophila). Fly lines were generated and characterized, establishing new resources in Drosophila and instructional paradigms devoted to experimental science.