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South San Francisco, California, United States

South San Francisco, California, United States

South San Francisco, California

• Supported the development and the investigation of the pathophysiology of infectious, autoimmune, inflammatory, ocular and fibrotic disease.• Introduced a new labeling system that successfully increased the efficacy of necropsy preparation and organization of samples post-necropsy.• Coordinated and conducted Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) studies. • Assisted in the evaluation of therapeutic candidates and the examination of pathways in disease processes through in-vivo modeling.• Experience in mouse, rat and guinea pig handling and bio-methods.• Performed basic drug formation and drug administration via I.V., I.P., P.O., S.C., I.T.• Experienced in tissue collection and blood collection through various methods.• Assisted with tissue processing for hydroxyproline and RNA extraction.• Updated system and practices for storage, collection and submission of study samples.

Sacramento, California Area

• Provide assistance and guidance to other technicians in bio-methods, necropsy, and IVIS. • Provide feedback to management concerning possible problems or area of improvement. • Perform procedures on study with minimal supervision and troubleshoot study complications as they arise. • Operate isoflurane equipment and Xenogen IVIS for image processing and analyzing of tumor growth and metastasis. • Contribute to writing/revising SOP's and controlled documents.

Sacramento, California Area

• Responsible for initiating and executing multiple In Vivo Cancer and Core studies. • Experience in basic mouse handling and bio-methods including but not limited to restraint, ear notch/ear tag, clinical observations, tail tipping, glucose measurement, dosing (i.e. I.P., S.C., P.O., I.V., I.T.). • Perform surgical pathology procedures such as blood collection (retro-orbital, submental and submandibular), blood processing, perfusion, tissue harvesting and fixations.• Perform cell culture operations per SOPs under cGMP environment to maintain sterility and health of cells. • Carry out thawing, passaging and freezing down of stem cells and specific cancer cells. • Isolate spleens and prepare splenocytes from AML engrafted mice.

Sacramento, California Area

• Educated pet parents about proper nutrition and dieting of pets; clarified any common mistakes and myths regarding pet health. • Analyzed current feeding program for healthy dogs and cats; suggested diets and advice for dogs and cats with certain health concerns. • Established trust and confidence with pet parents and their pets. • Recorded and entered data.

Merced, California Area

• Initiated and assisted with UC Merced’s Herbarium project by collecting, preserving, organizing and recording detailed data of plant specimens. • Assisted in surveying and monitoring of plants within the UC Merced Vernal Pool and Grassland Reserve; created maps with pinned locations of certain species necessary for future projects. • Conducted biological analysis of plant materials such as processing plant specimens grown in growth chambers and greenhouses.• Identified plant specimens with Jepson Herbarium. • Completed basic lab protocol such as DNA extractions, seed cut test, and pipetting. Assisted in reviewing necessary lab procedures prior to starting an experiment. • Kept an organized metadata and field notes to be entered into the database.

Merced, California Area

• Assisted in the training of new incoming baristas; provided trainees with foundations, regulations, scenarios and hands on experience for passing probation. • Assisted with inventory management. • Translated between English and Chinese for the business owner, workers, and costumers; created an inclusive environment despite language barrier.• Demonstrated the ability to go above and beyond, multitasking between cashier, mixing of drinks, and kitchen work; achieved employee of the month. • Ensured that the customers felt welcomed. Maintained a clean and safe environment.

Masters Degree, Pharmaceutical Bioengineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Ecology And Evolutionary

Uceap Student

IASP (International Asian Studies Programme)