John Kaplan Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

• Cloning, transfecting, and purifying plasmids for development of plasmid libraries
• Designing and executing enzyme activity assays
• Executing protein localization assays on mouse tissues
• Co-administrator for the “Women at Voyager Engage” employee resource group

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

• Executed various analytical laboratory techniques with high speed and accuracy in support of AAV drug development
• Assisted development of capsid-specific titering protocols
• Implemented and designed process automation technology protocols
• Maintained mammalian cell cultures for analytical use

Luxembourg, LU

• Transfected and maintained HEK cells at production scale
• Purified high-titer, high-purity batches of AAV vectors for pre-clinical studies
• Developed new methods and procedures for vector purification to improve production efficiency
• Coordinated large-scale vector production requests with off-site partners
• Produced and restocked cell media and buffer

Hoboken, NJ, US

- Communicated laboratory principles to undergraduate students during course hours and office hour sessions- Upheld and enforced standard laboratory and COVID safety protocols

Hoboken, NJ, US

- Designed and executed experiments with mass spectrometers to determine decomposition of food packaging chemicals- Regularly calibrated and maintained triple-quadrupole and SYNAPT mass spectrometers

Hoboken, NJ, US

- Performed multi-step organic synthesis of PROTAC anti-cancer drugs for in-vitro studies- Analyzed organic synthesis intermediaries and products via mass spectrometry to ensure final product purity- Researched recently published chemistry papers related to laboratory’s cancer research

- Upheld protocols to maintain and confirm optimal chemical and nutrient levels in aquaponic water- Designed and constructed structure for aquaponic irrigation systems

Worcester, Massachusetts, US

• Directed students to review and prepare for class, including homework assignments and exercises
• Corrected and explained grammar and vocabularies to students
• Led the critique section for students’ online posts on different topics every week, and highlighted important study points
• Explained Japanese traditions and customs to help students have a better understanding of the textbook’s content

JP

• Coached Japanese students in English
• Promoted positive exchange between American and Japanese cultures
• Exhibiting encouraging, positive demeanor to clients
• Collaborated with an international team of tutors to ensure smooth operation

• Worked independently to produce high quality biochemical goods for sale to other companies
• Independently performed tests on biochemical samples received from other companies

Boston, MA, US

• Researched and tested out new laboratory technology and procedures for potential implementation to ensure a consistently updated curriculum.
• Worked closely with laboratory director to ensure that laboratory workspaces were orderly, efficient, and properly stocked with materials.
• Helped lead middle school and high school students properly and safely practice basic laboratory skills such as lysis and splicing

Masters, Chemical Biology

Biotechnology

Biochemistry

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations; Asian Studies

International Relations; Asian Studies