Michael Grinter Email & Phone Number

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Blacksburg Virginia

During my time working in the lab I have worked on 3 projects: Histone modification pattern discovery by analyzing RNA extracted from brain tissue; Cellular effects of concussive damage by monitoring cell death in 3D cell culture; Neural regeneration using hydrogels/cryogels as conduits to stimulate growth. My responsibilites included:• Performed blasting experiments to test concussive damage on neurons in 2D and 3D cell cultures• Grew and cultured C6 and primary astrocytes• Ran and analyzed quantitative Western Blots • Ran and analyzed PCR plates• Wrote literature review on current DNA methylation research• Developed 3D cell culturing procedures• Preformed a variety of cell viability assays• Wrote up 25 experimental lab reports for head researcher• Presented 7 scholarly research articles to head researcherI used multiple pieces of equipment including:• Western Blot Apparatus• PCR Thermocycler• Repeat pipets• Manual pipets• Concussive force chamber• Oscilloscope• Mass Spectrometer• Centrifuge• Light Microscopes• Hemocytometer

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Removed and installed backup batteries at AT&T cell tower sites. Lead a crew of battery haulers and worked directly with project manager to schedule work trips and complete AT&T cell tower battery replacement project.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

During the summers after freshmen and sophomore years of college, I transported back up batteries to AT&T cell tower sites and transported the old batteries back to our warehouse for recycling.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

During the summer after my senior year of high school I worked at the new warehouse. I helped prepare the new warehouse for use of the company. Tasks included cleaning, remolding, and organizing to fit the needs of the company.