About

Sarah Grabinski received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with High Honors from Oberlin College. In 2018-2019, she completed a Data Analytics Boot Camp through Case Western Reserve University. She has done field work in Trinidad and was a technician in research laboratories at Lake Forest College, Case Western Reserve University, and the Cleveland Clinic. She also has experience in hospitality management and worked as data analyst for Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Research Interests

  • Transcriptomics and RNA Biology

  • Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, and Conservation Genetics

  • Sexual Selection and Mate Choice

  • Genomics and Bioinformatics

Education

Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH

B.A. in Biology, High Honors | Sep 2006 - May 2010

Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH

Data Analytics Boot Camp | Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

Experience

Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH
Senior Research Technologist | Sep 2020 - Aug 2022

Hilton Hotels & Resorts | Cleveland, OH
Data Analyst | Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

Hilton Hotels & Resorts | Cleveland, OH
Food & Beverage Manager | Sep 2016 - Sep 2018

Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH
Research Assistant, Licatalosi Lab | Oct 2010 - Sep 2014

Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL
Research Assistant, Houde Lab | Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

UC Riverside | Trinidad, West Indies
Field Assistant, Reznick Lab | Jan 2008, Jan 2009

Affiliations

Sigma Xi Society | 2010 - Present

American Statistical Association | 2022 - Present

Honors

Hilton Cleveland Downtown General Manager’s Award | 2018
Awarded for providing life-saving care to a team member in medical distress

Manager of the Quarter, Nomination | 2017
Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Regional Expert, Agilysys Point of Sales System | 2017
Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Regional Expert, Unifocus Labor Management System | 2017
Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Leo S. Millar Memorial Prize in Biology | 2010
Awarded for academic excellence and future promise in the field of biology

Honda Scholar-Athlete Award | 2010
Awarded to a female athlete of the senior class for outstanding athletic achievements as well as leadership skills, academic excellence, and community involvement.