Graduate Research Assistant Resume Example Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT

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Publications

Examination of the Impact of Copper (II) α-(N)-Heterocyclic Thiosemicarbazone Complexes on DNA Topoisomerase IIα Wilson, J. T.; Jiang, X.; McGill, B. C.; Lisic, E. C.; Deweese, J. E. Chem. Res. Toxicol. 2016, 29 (4), 649–658.
Design of Novel Green Adhesive System using Natural Products McGill, B. C.; Westerman, C. R.; Wilker, J (Manuscript in progress)
Investigation and Characterization of Essential Proteins Found in Shellfish Adhesion and Repair McGill, B. C.; Wilker, J (Manuscript in progress)

Affiliations

American Chemical Society (ACS) member, 2012-present
ACS Educational Outreach Chair (Local), May 2014-2015
Associated Scholars Guild Honor society (ASG) member, 2011-2015
Tutoring Committee Chair, 2013-2014
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Member 2014 Phi Lambda Upsilon, Purdue Univeristy 2016-present

Professional Summary

Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in chemistry through high-quality research.
Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving skills.
Detail-oriented scientist proficient in collecting, compiling, and interpreting research data. Effective at working independently and in team-driven research environments.
Strong understanding of cloning techniques used for protein expression and purification.
Understanding of instrumentation used for characterization and analysis of products.
Experience troubleshooting experiment and instrumentation for moving projects forward.

Work History

August 2019 to Current
Graduate Research Assistant Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Poulsbo , WA

Supervised undergraduate students working on research projects.
Worked on the project focused on producing a recombinant protein from the cement of crassostrea virginica (Eastern Oyster) using E. Coli.
Utilized pUC19 cloning vector and pET28a expression vector to express protein in both shake flasks and through fermentation.
Designed and developed new adhesive matrix utilizing primarily green materials.
Quantitatively measured lap shear adhesion strength of new materials with Instron and MTS instrumentation.
Routinely characterized new materials with an array of analytical techniques and instrumentation (i.e DSC, NMR, FTIR, microscopy)
Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Maintained laboratory operations, updating and revising standardized operating procedures and reordering raw materials and supplies to sustain experiments and workflow.

January 2015 to June 2020
Graduate Student Teaching AssistantRural Sourcing, Mobile , AL

Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
In charge of preparing over 100 students for weekly chemistry labs sessions.
Inventoried chemicals and equipment needed for student experiments.
Maintained safety standards for all lab sessions.

May 2015 to August 2015
Quality Assurance InternFullbloom, College Park , GA

Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods, comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards to achieve acceptable product.
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics, communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies with quality and production leadership.
Created and collaborated in implementation and maintenance of customer complaint log.

January 2014 to January 2015
TutorTennessee Tech University, City , STATE

Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
Helped dozens of students prepare for routine and standardized tests.
Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
Spearheaded group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.

Education

2021Ph.DChemistryPurdue Univeristy, City, State

May 2015Bachelor of ScienceACS ChemistryTennessee Technological University, City, State

May 2011High School DiplomaBlackman High School, City, State

Graduated with honors, GPA: 3.88

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