Since I worked in a laboratory, their routine is usually a lot of repetitive tasks that ultimately lead up to a positive or negative hypothesized result. Although I wasn’t working with Kauffman Labs long enough to see and work with them through their entire process, I was able to help them with their regular tasks during my time there. I helped run PCRs, gels, do pup checks, lice tail samples and got the opportunity to do many more things. By doing these I got to help my coworkers out with the work that they needed to get done for their experiments on reproductive health. I felt that these contributions were meaningful because I know that they're a step in a process that will lead to a better understanding of our bodies reproductive health. Looking back on my first day I remember feeling anxious and feeling the need to act really professional and meticulous in front of all the staff. Now thinking of my last day I see how much my attitude has changed. I felt comfortable being myself there and I was able to make mistakes but I didn’t feel bad because it was just another opportunity for learning and I knew that the people around me wouldn’t think any less of me because of it. Leaving Kauffman Labs made me feel saddened because I really enjoyed working there and hanging out with the staff. It was an amazing opportunity that helped give me a better understanding of what kind of path I would want to take for a future career.
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