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Education

American University, Washington, DC, May 2019

Bachelors of Science in Biology

SPECIAL SKILLS

Lab: Able to perform lab procedures including PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA amplification independently

Computer: Proficient in Pages, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Photoshop

Language: Fluent in Chinese, basic understanding of Korean

Experience

Lab Assistant, Dr. Krogan’s Lab, American University                                              August 2018-Present

Assisting in laboratory research on transcriptional regulation through molecular biology and genomic approaches

Conducting laboratory procedures to discover protein-protein interactions and protein-DNA interactions, including the yeast-two-hybrid system

Isolating and analyzing DNA by running a polymerase chain reaction (or colony PCR) and gel electrophoresis

Intern, Nantong Egens Biotechnology Co., LTD, Jiangsu, China                         June-August 2018

Rotated in two departments, Quality Control, and Overseas Development

Performed 48+ lab analysis per week to investigate the accuracy of new pregnancy and illegal substance test products by using different biological media

Recorded lab tests result in English and Chinese in both digital and print formats and submitted the information to the Quality Control Department’s supervisor

Communicated in English by phone and text with 5 perspective client companies in Africa to market the products and answer questions during the second rotation

Administrative Intern, China Life Insurance Company, Jiangsu, China       June 2017-November 2017

Collaborated with 3 administrative assistants to provide recruitment support to the director of Human Resources

Screened applicants for sales and administrative positions by reviewing application materials and conducting phone interviews

Prepared evaluation forms on each candidate and provided the recommendation to the director of Human Resources

Scheduled second round job interviews and prepared interviewed notes

CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT 

Member, Language Exchange Program, American University           June 2017-December 2017

Participated in the campus-wide program that provided language learning opportunities for American and International students

Tutored an English-speaking student in Mandarin by holding two 90+ minutes sessions to develop and practice vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar skills