Ashton Calcaterra
Lincoln
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
UNL School of Biological Sciences
Lincoln
01.2025 - Current
- Led weekly lab instruction and content lectures over experiments
- Provided 1:1 support during office hours
- Maintained all grading of quizzes, worksheets, and lab reports
- Attended weekly meetings regarding laboratory training and teaching content
Undergraduate Researcher
Wilson Lab, UNL Department of Biochemistry
Lincoln
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted laboratory experiments to solve thiazole synthase structure
- Investigated structure using protein refinement software
- Presented findings at University Research Days
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Lincoln
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided daily care to 10-12 residents in a long-term care facility
- Documented vital signs, assisted with ADLs, supported patient mobility
- Communicated with nurses and families to ensure quality care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.2026
Skills
- PyMOL
- ChimeraX
- Coot
- Phenix
- Teamwork
- Teaching ability
- Laboratory techniques
- Effective communication
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant certification
Selected Honors
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Regents Scholarship
- Dean’s List recipient from 2023-2024
Leadership And Involvement
- Nebraska Human Resources Institute Leadership Mentoring
- Seargent at Arms – FarmHouse Fraternity
- Bryan Health Emergency Department Volunteer
- Lincoln Lighthouse Volunteer
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
UNL School of Biological Sciences
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - 09.2025
Undergraduate Researcher
Wilson Lab, UNL Department of Biochemistry
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Nebraska–Lincoln