Jesse M. Rosalez Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Columbia, Missouri Area

• Completed rotations in biomedical science research labs (Shyu Lab, Xu Lab & Tonellato Lab)
• Gained hands-on experience identifying research problems and developing testable hypotheses
• Designed appropriate methodology and analyzed experimental results to refine research interests
• Critically read and presented primary literature, including analysis of experimental design and data
• Identified critical and/or questionable assumptions in literature, critiqued author's conclusions, and designed the next set of experiments.

Skovran Lab, Microbiology

• Identification of regulators for a ketopantoate reductase family enzyme and its potential impact on biofuel and bio-plastics production in Methylobacterium extorquens
• Annotated DNA sequence files and designed primers from region of interest using SnapGene
• Helped develop protocol for using biotinylated primers in identification of regulators
• Collected samples and grew microbe cultures
• Performed DNA extraction using protocol
• Prepared electrophoresis gels and conducted PCR

Wilkinson Lab, Neurophysiology

• In Vitro Adult Mouse Muscle-nerve Preparation for Studying the Firing Properties of Muscle Afferents
• Aided with dissection of EDL muscle and perennial nerve
• Assisted with mounting EDL muscle and nerve in perfused tissue bath
• Affixed muscle to force and length controller
• Applied ramp and hold stretches on EDL using data acquisition software
• Recorded responses of induced twitch contractions on muscle spindle activity

Zabel Lab, Cancer Biology/Immunology

• The Role of Chemerin in Mouse Tumors
• Prepared samples with antibodies to perform immunofluorescence in visualization of proteins of interest
• Confirmed positive expression of gene of interest from tumor sample
• Monitored and recorded the tumor growth of injected mice
• Discovered that the over-expression of chemerin acts as an important mediator of immune defenses against prostate tumors

Santa Clara, California

• Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties.
• Maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas.
• Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures.

Pittsburg, California

• Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
• Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audiovisual (AV) equipment.
• Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
• Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.

Pittsburg, California

• Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
• Delivered equipment such as laptops, projectors and other computer equipment to staff and faculty on campus.
• Manage training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.
• Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.

Pittsburg, California

• Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.
• Maintain a safe play environment.
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.
• Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
• Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: NIH-MARC Program (2016-2018) Industrial and Systems Engineering Club - San Jose State Chapter (2017-2018)

Associate Of Science - As, Mathematics

Associate Of Science - As, Physics