Khalida Senghori
Forensic Science Graduate
Bowie
Summary
Motivated and detail oriented Forensic Biology graduate from Penn State University with hands on experience in clinical research studies, DNA extractions, and molecular biology techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Biology Specialist
Scale AI
03.2024 - Current
- Evaluating the quality of AI-generated writing, providing human feedback, and crafting original prompts to train some of the world’s most innovative companies’ AI models such as Google and Meta.
- Assessing the factuality and relevance of biology related text produced by AI models in subjects including molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, genetics, etc.
- Crafting and explaining highly complex questions relating to biology and chemistry to train Large Language Models (LLMs).
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Penn State Department of Psychology
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Working in Addiction, Smoking, and Health Lab under Dr. Stephen Wilson, Ph.D
- Using functional MRI (fMRI) machines to study brain responses and predict addictive behaviors.
- Conducting participant check in and hosting participants through research sessions.
- Managing the data collection for multiple clinical studies with 200+ participants, ensuring accurate data analysis and storage.
- Maintaining confidential participant data using SONA system.
Intern – Forensic Science & Evidence Mgmt.
Baltimore Police Department
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated with leaders of the Police Commissioner’s Office to keep extensive inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) across 20+ departments within Baltimore City Police to ensure compliance with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) regulations.
- Gaining exposure to the intersection between police leadership and forensic investigations.
- Working alongside professionals, supporting cross-departmental projects, and observing the practical application of forensic principles within law enforcement operations.
- Shadowed personnel across various forensic departments including latent prints unit, evidence management unit, forensic biology lab, drug analysis lab, forensic processing unit, digital forensics unit, firearms unit, etc.
- Visited the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, shadowed an autopsy, and took day trip to the Baltimore Attorney General’s office and Baltimore circuit court.
Calculus II with Biology Learning Assistant
Penn State Math Department
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Hosted weekly learning sessions to help students across 3 different class sections of Calc II.
- Facilitated understanding of Calculus concepts by engaging with students during lectures.
- Assisted students with Calculus problems in/out of class, including hosting additional review sessions during finals week to reinforce learning.
- Participated in weekly meetings with professors and other LAs to coordinate support strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2026
Skills
- PCR
- Next-generation sequencing
- IRB Compliance
- serial dilutions
- gel electrophoresis
- DNA quantification
- aseptic technique
- problem solving
Certification
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
01-2026
Intern – Forensic Science & Evidence Mgmt.
Baltimore Police Department
06.2025 - 08.2025
Best Practices for Clinical Research
02-2025
Genetic Research in Human Populations
09-2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Penn State Department of Psychology
09.2024 - 05.2026
Biology Specialist
Scale AI
03.2024 - Current
Calculus II with Biology Learning Assistant
Penn State Math Department
05.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology
The Pennsylvania State University