Noah McCoy
Charleston
Summary
Motivated Marine Biology undergraduate with hands-on experience in wildlife conservation, marine fieldwork, and laboratory research. Experienced working independently in rugged outdoor environments and contributing to team-based research and restoration projects. Seeking a summer internship with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Edward D’Antonio’s Laboratory
Beaufort, SC
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted biological research involving culturing E. coli and Arthrobacter in agar plates and broth solutions
- Prepared agar plates, broth media, cell pellets, and synthesized genomic DNA (gDNA)
- Grew protein crystals for wild-type Trypanosoma Cruzi
- Contributed to three research projects, including antibacterial properties of Arthrobacter and protein mutation research related to Chagas’ disease treatment
- Maintained detailed data logs while following biosafety and laboratory protocols
Marine Science Intern
South Carolina Aquarium
Charleston, SC
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Selected as 1 of 10 participants for a competitive year-long internship
- Assisted biologists with animal care, habitat maintenance, and environmental data collection
- Safely handled and presented reptiles (alligators, snakes, turtles) during public education programs
- Collected and logged king tide and flooding data supporting coastal monitoring efforts
- Helped construct artificial concrete cone reefs for habitat restoration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of South Carolina Beaufort
05.2028
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate Program
James Island Charter High School
06.2024
Skills
- Habitat restoration (marsh grass planting, oyster reef restoration)
- Environmental data collection (tides, flooding, species observations)
- Species Identification (coastal and marine organisms)
- Comfortable working in hot, wet, buggy, and remote conditions
- Data logging, Excel, record keeping, and reporting
- Sample handling and biological documentation
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Edward D’Antonio’s Laboratory
09.2025 - Current
Marine Science Intern
South Carolina Aquarium
01.2023 - 12.2023
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate Program
James Island Charter High School
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of South Carolina Beaufort
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Magellan Mini Grant Recipient ($1,000)
- Chancellor’s List, University of South Carolina Beaufort
- Dean’s List, Trident Technical College
- LIFE Scholarship Recipient
- Coastal Community Foundation Scholarship Recipient
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Valid Driver’s License; willing to operate state vehicles and equipment
- Willing to work in remote locations, inclement weather, and physically demanding conditions
- Available for full-time (40 hrs/week), June 1st to mid-August