Si-Ing Chen 706-***-****

abhznm@r.postjobfree.com

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Education

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Expected: May 2011

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (B.S.),

Japanese Language and Literature (A.B.) minor, 3.20/ 4.0GPA overall

Research and Internship Experiences

UGA Department of Biochemistry Research Athens, GA

January 2010- May 2010

Participated in protein purification research of HIV vif plasmid

Transformed and cultured competent E.coli cells to amplify target proteins

Purified desired proteins using nickel, ion exchange, and Q columns,

dialysis, and hot treatment

Dr. Chip Biotechnology Inc. Internship Miao-Li, Taiwan

Summer 2008

Shadowed senior scientists in the PCR laboratory

Assisted in DNA extraction, gel preparation; PCR operation; biochip

hybridization; freemartin and factor XI deficient DNA detection; and data

filing

Job Experiences

Department of Microbiology Research Assistant Athens, GA

August 2010- Present

Purify CsgA protein in Myxococcus xanthus

Study related research papers and literature

Apply biochemical methods such as dialysis, affinity column, and the Sparse

Matrix to purify the target protein

Observe and run PCR sewing experiments to knock out target gene within M.

xanthus

College of Veterinary Medicine Pathology Lab Assistant, Athens GA

September 2009- May 2010

Acquired the lab technique for and information about Borrelia burgdorferi

sensu lato pathogen

Run PCR reactions and DNA gels for mammal 12s Ribosomal RNA detection

Supervised the programing of the PCR machine and prepare buffer solutions

Organized machines and equipment, filed MSDS sheets, and recorded

inventories of the chemicals

UGA Bookstore Cashier, Athens GA

October 2007-October 2008

Managed a cash register during football home games

UGA Student Organizations, Leadership, and Philanthropies

Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority

December 2007-Present

Volunteer for local food banks, Adopt-a-Highway, Asian Tea Walk, Atlanta

AIDS walk, and Relay for Life

Partake in fund-raising $2,000 annually for China Care Foundation for cleft

palate surgeries for abandoned orphans in Mainland China

Secretary

January2010- May 2010

Record minutes during weekly chapters and monthly executive board meetings

Assist in amending Sorority by-laws and constitutions

Fund Raising Chair

August 2009- May 2010

Coordinated with the Assistant Manager of the Georgia Football Concessions

Lead and organized concessions crew during each game

Planned individual fundraisers for Haiti, Relay for life, AIDS Walk, and

China Care

Art & Design Chair December

2007 - May 2009

Designed t-shirts; recruitment and event flyers; and asphalt advertisements

UGA Taiwanese Student Association

August 2007- Present

Secretary January 2008-

January 2009

Issued semester newsletters, organized member contact lists, and recorded

minutes during meetings

Chinese Language Society Peer Tutor

September 2009-May 2010

Collaborate and advertise cultural and tutoring events for all levels of

Chinese classes

Tutor students learning Chinese in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation

problems

Refine students' Chinese speaking skills by conversing with them

Mercy Health Clinic

Volunteer/ Office Assistant

June 2010- August 2010

Answer phone calls, take messages, and schedule patient appointments

Academic Distinction, Honors, and Additional Ability

Georgia HOPE Scholarship, Federal SMART and Educational Grant recipient

National Museum of Taiwanese Literature Award 2005 Semifinalist

Bilingual in Chinese and English with knowledge of Japanese

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