I am a relatively recent Masters graduate with abundant experience in the biotech and chemical sectors. A solid foundation in the sciences and research has crafted me into a professional of detail with clear-cut organizational skills. I am looking to accumulate experience within the biotech, chemical, pharma and energy industries with a focus on targeting positions of leadership.
Optimized scalable workflow for gene knockdown using enzymatic siRNA
Investigated the role of proteins in nuclear RISC (RNAi) in mouse ES cells
Created multiple target siRNAs by way of DNA & RNA cloning process
Standard operation and maintenance of lab procedures and supplies
Detailed Description
Results: presented results of project in front of company scientists, staff and fellow interns. Additionally, project results were also presented at Texas A&M during the annual biotechnology program conference and oral exam.
Company Description
World leader in the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant and native enzymes for genomic research.
University of Kansas - Department of Molecular Biosciences
May 2009
to May 2010
Part-time
Lawrence
United States - Kansas
Expressed and purified TTSS proteins and Shigella Phage glyco proteins
Crystallized proteins using screening and optimization techniques
Used Electron Microscopy for certain samples
Maintained lab supplies, surroundings. Prepared and autoclaved media
Company Description
Interdisciplinary group of faculty who perform cutting edge research in a wide range of areas including biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, microbiology, virology, neurobiology, molecular, cellular and developmental biology.
University of Kansas - Department of Student Housing
August 2007
to May 2009
Full-time
Lawrence
United States - Kansas
Mentored and provided 24/7 assistance to residents
Organized programs and bulletin boards directed toward on-campus student living
Promoted healthy relationships among a diverse student populous
Detailed Description
Skills include: resolving conflicts and disputes, maintaining a drug-free environment, educating on proper alcohol use, instilling tolerance within diversity, highlighting safety as top priority, encouraging punctual classroom attendance and involvement in extracurriculars, gathering student masses, briefing student groups and peers, marketing, organizing and executing programs, leading group activities, providing frontline customer service and managing personal/academic/work time.
Projects include: social interaction, safe sex education, alcohol/drugs/partying education, diversity programs, basketball&soccer teams, college course awareness.
Company Description
Student Housing branch of the University of Kansas Employed in the largest dormitory at the time 800+ co-ed residents including 30+ peers and staff
