Artist rendition of Gabrielle Martinez by @Sillyani

My Adventure...

Over the river and through the Seas...

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Art of Gabi Martinez by @Sillyani

Me, In a conch shell

My History

I've known I wanted to pursue marine biology since I was nine years old. It was evident that my passion was unparalleled when my plushie collection contained more sharks and whales than bears. My curiosity only grew in school, as did my frustration, when we studied space far more than we studied the ocean. You could find me reading fantasy novels one day and in the non-fiction section of the library reading animal encyclopedias the next. I followed that passion and graduated from Rollins College with a degree in Marine Biology in 2020. Unfortunately, I had a few opportunities that were canceled due to Covid-19 (Environmental Research Internship with the Smithsonian Marine Invasions Lab, as well as a Laboratory Assistant position at Bigelow Laboratory of Ocean Sciences). I am a believer that things all happen for a reason, and was thrilled to begin my career with The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. Throughout my almost four years there I put my whole heart into learning the ways of genotyping and eventually taught it. I started as a Genotyping Technologist I, then became a Genotyping Technologist II, and finally was the Supervisor of Automated Platforms. In the fall of 2025, I am thrilled to be starting at Northeastern University’s Three Seas program, working towards a Masters of Sciences in Marine biology to further my education and return to the field that stole my heart as a child. I am so excited at what the future holds, the research yet to discover, and the unknowns waiting to be explored.

Inspiration

Teaching and tutoring!

I love to interact with various students and engage and inspire them in the topics I enjoy! I have been tutoring since I was in early high school.

Art and Photography!

I find so much inspiration in the world around me and love to capture it in a plethora of forms.

Reading!

I can be found in the library enjoying every genre!

My childhood as an Army Brat!

I moved thirteen times before I went to College and the ocean was always a constant for me, no matter if we lived on the East coast or West!

The "Unloved" Critters

Animals that do not tend to get love by people or ones that do not even look like animals have always fascinated me. I was into every book that detailed the strange and fascinating creatures the ocean has to offer. I even have a pet spider!

Education & Experience

RECENT EXPERIENCE (2021 and on)

Supervisor of Automated Platforms in the Transgenic Genotyping Services

The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine

July 2023 - November 2024

Supervised a team of 9-12 technologists through time clock management, led group and individual meetings, curated biweekly & monthly statistics review, and administered yearly staff performance reviews with attached merit raises
Trained over 12 new hire technologists on DNA extractions & Ancillaries schedules and over 10 technologists on multiple PCR platforms (Vantage End Point, Roche End Point, ZAG, GAL, and MCA/MCS set up)
Assisted with upkeep and daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of multiple PCR related machines and robotics
Evaluated, updated, and created multiple Standard Operating Procedures to ensure quality data
Led LEAN daily meetings through curating and going over team Key Performance Indicators

Laboratory Technologist II and Genotyping Technician in the Transgenic Genotyping Services

The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine

February 2021 - July 2023

Trained junior technologists on Building 64 passthrough procedure, performed DNA extraction of external client plates, and provided additional assistance as required
Assisted with training junior technologists on high throughput DNA extraction
Balanced multiple genotyping platforms, laboratory support tasks, and company courses while providing quality data and results through organizing tasks by urgency and time required
Achieved proficiency in four genotyping platforms (Vantage End Point, Roche End Point, ZAG, and GAL) through PCR experiment set up, data analysis, assay troubleshooting, and worklist management
Partner with peers daily to balance workloads and ensure completion of projects through communication and teamwork

EDUCATION

Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, North Carolina

College Physics I course: Spring 2025

The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine

Genetics I course and Genetics II course through modules: Gene Networks, Pedigrees and Inheritance, Gene Expression, & Advanced Breeding: 2022-2023

Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida

Artium Baccalaureus (BA) in Marine Biology: May 2020

Overall GPA: 3.62

Major GPA: 3.41

Dean’s List: Spring & Fall 2018, Spring & Fall 2019

President’s List: Fall 2016

Member of SIGMA XI, the Scientific Research Honor Society, Induction: Spring 2020

Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort, North Carolina

Study Abroad, Fall 2018

Independent Research Project with Dr. Tom Schultz

Atlantic Killifish Adaptations to Carcinogenic Pollutant

Executed a segment of a larger research project utilizing PCR and gel electrophoresis to determine a section of an Aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway in the fish Fundulus heteroclitus (Atlantic Killifish Adaptations to Carcinogenic Pollutants)
Managed and encouraged communication across stakeholders to ensure the project was on schedule for completion

AWARDS

The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Marine Biology, Rollins College, 2019-2020 (Awarded to one Senior in the Major each year)
The Archibald Granville Bush Science and Mathematics Award for Academic Achievement in the Major, 2020
Chemical Rubber Company First-Year Achievement Award, Spring 2017
Scholarship, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Spouses Club, Spring 2017
Scholarship for Military Children, The Fisher House Foundation, 2016-2017

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (2016-2021)

Education Integrator / Tutor

Chapel Hill, NC, Fall 2020 - Early Spring 2021

Led and monitored the online instruction, homework, and learning for two students attending different schools
Developed customized curriculum to challenge and supplement each student’s learning and development outside of the classroom

REU Internship at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

East Boothbay, Maine, Summer 2019

Executed an independent research project with Dr. William Balch: Gulf of Maine Temperature Salinity Curves from the Early 1900s (Henry Bigelow) Compared to the Present (GNATS)
Selected to present research with a eLightning poster and at the ASLO Sciences Meeting in San Diego, CA in February 2020

Duke Marine Lab Independent Study

Beaufort, North Carolina, Fall 2018

Executed a segment of a larger research project utilizing PCR and gel electrophoresis to determine a section of an Aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway in the fish Fundulus heteroclitus (Atlantic Killifish Adaptations to Carcinogenic Pollutants)
Managed and encouraged communication across stakeholders to ensure the project was on schedule for completion

Peer Tutor, Rollins College TWC Tutoring and Writing Center

Winter Park, Florida, 2017-2020

Mentored students in general studies ecology/chemistry/biology classes with lab reports, homework assignments, term papers, and exam preparation

Cashier, Michaels Arts and Craft store

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Summer 2018

Handled money and assisted customers while keeping the cashier space neat and tidy

Cashier, Splash Zone

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Summer 2018

Handled money and all transactions (including entry tickets and snack bar)

Babysitter and Pet-sitter, Gabi’s Sitting Services

Multiple States, 2011 - present

Monitored children, ages 3 months to 14 years, while parents were away
Arranged activities to occupy, entertain, and help in development of children
Maintained a safe yet fun environment
Cared for a multitude of pets (dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs, etc.) while owners were away

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES

Certified PADI Diver (Open Water Diver)

Fall 2019

Protected Species Observer

Fort Pierce, Florida, February 2019

➢ Received Certification for surveying marine mammals and sea turtles aboard seismic vessels while simultaneously trying to reduce impacts to protected species during seismic surveys

➢ Learned how to identify different protected marine animals in and out of the water, based on surface profiles, blows, flukes, head shape, scute numbers, etc., in the Gulf of Mexico

Driver's License

Since 2014

➢ Clean driving record

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Co-Vice President, Roleplaying/Gaming Club

Rollins College Social Club, 2017-2019

Developed strategy and formed campaigns for Dungeons & Dragons

French Horn Player

Bar Harbor Town Band, First and Second Chair French Horn, Summers 2023 and 2024

Bar Harbor Town Band, Social Media Manager, Summer 2024

Rollins College Orchestra, Second and Third Chair, Fall 2016 & 2017

SKILLS

General: research collaboration, data interpretation, research presentation (to peers, science literate and laymen), assessment of primary literature, primary/review scientific writing, teaching scientific writing skills and content, ability to implement formulas, creative problem solving, sketching, drawing, painting, and photography (DSLR camera)

Laboratory: Gel electrophoresis (agarose with GelRed), DNA extraction, and PCR amplification, Spectrophotometry, Chlorophyll samples

Field Work: Secchi Disk, Plankton tow nets, Niskin bottle sampling

Technology: Gene annotation using Geneious software (Bioinformatic), plot creation using Ocean Data View software, proficient in Microsoft Office, basic knowledge R Studio, poster creation

Languages: English native, Spanish intermediate listener, reader, and writer, American Sign Language Beginner

GABRIELLE ANTOINETTE MARTINEZ

My Adventure...

Me, In a conch shell

My History

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