Eager to contribute expertise in mammalian culture, lab management and prokaryotic development toward supporting objectives of a progressive pharmaceutical/biotech firm

 

 

Ø  Offering PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology as well as numerous years of research and lab management experience; includes 2 years in a GMP/GLP compliant lab environment

Ø  Proficient in broad-scope techniques including western blot analysis, flow cytometry and FACS, protein analysis, immunoassays, fluorescent/confocal microscopy, and immunofluorescence staining.

Ø  Strategically plan, coordinate and steer projects to meet critical standards and timelines.

Ø  Available for nationwide relocation to support employer needs.

 

 

Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago, IL

PhD, Cellular and Molecular Biology; July 2010

Thesis: The Pro-Death Activity of Androgen Receptor in Prostate Cancer Cells

Curriculum Highlights:  Advanced Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular and Cellular Lab, Genetics, Advanced Cell Lab, Advanced Biochemistry

 

Illinois State University-Normal, IL

Major:  Biology

Minor:  Chemistry

Special Project: Organic Synthesis Lab; synthesizing novel porphyrins-Dr. Timothy Lash (3 semesters)

Curriculum Highlights:  Immunology, Biotechnology I & II, Cell Biology, Microbiology Lecture and Lab, Organic Chemistry I & II Lecture and Lab

 

 

Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago, IL                                                                      2004-Present

Researcher

Perform genetic cloning of androgen receptor mutations concurrent with continual mammalian cell culture of multiple cell lines without the aid of antibiotics; downstream application of proteins generated by several cell lines. 

Adeptly apply skills in western blot analysis, flow cytometry and FACS, protein analysis, immunoassays, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, and immunofluorescence staining.

Contribute subject matter expertise and strong leadership skills toward efficiently steering undergraduate cloning project.

Instructor

Facilitate General Biology and Anatomy undergraduate instruction as well as teach graduate-level Modern Biology Techniques spanning cell culture, bacteria culture, gene cloning, and downstream analysis of proteins.

 

Nalco Chemicals-Naperville, IL                                                                                       2003-2004

Chemistry Technician

Specialized in synthesis of acrylamide copolymers for use in wastewater dewatering, including use of enzymes and requiring solid knowledge of stringent cGMP and cGLP specifications; additionally conducted analysis of polymers including Reduced Specific Viscosity.

 

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Cold Spring Harbor Cell Death, Cold Spring Harbor, NY  Oct 2009

 

Proteasomal degradation of androgen receptor contributes to UV-induced cell death Keystone Symposia  Apoptosis and Autophagy, Monterey, CA  April 2007

                                               

Transcription Independent Function of Androgen Receptor

Illinois Institute of Technology BCPS department poster day Summer 2007, Fall 2008

                                               

Novel Synthesis of Indenoporphyrins

Illinois State University Poster Presentation  Normal, IL  Spring 2001

 

Stress-induced proteasomal degradation unleashes the pro-death activity of androgen receptor.  Bradley Godfrey, Yuting Lin, Jeff Larson, Bonnie Haferkamp, and Jialing Xiang.  Cell Research, May 18 2010

 

Androgen and Its Receptor Promote Bax-Mediated Apoptosis.  Yuting Lin, John Kokontis, Fangming Tang, Bradley Godfrey, Shutsung Liao, Anning Lin, Youting Chen, and Jialing Xiang.  Molecular and Cellular Biology, March 2006, p. 1908-1916, Vol. 26, No. 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently exploring a challenging new career opportunity where I can contribute my practical experience and academic background toward the success of your company.  To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated, I am particularly focused on mammalian culture as well as prokaryotic development, and offer several years of solid research, technical and lab management experience.  Complementing this, I recently earned a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology.  I am well-versed in advanced techniques, experienced in a GMP/GLP lab setting and excel in managing projects to achieve critical standards, objectives and timelines. 

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your firm, and am available for relocation if required to meet your needs.  I welcome the opportunity to interview with you in the near future, and look forward to your response.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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