Andrey Fedashtchin
Chicago, IL 60630
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OBJECTIVE
A Research Scientist position emphasizing molecular biology,
bioinformatics, and metabolic engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Scientist, Fermalogic, Inc. 05.2007 - Present
Chicago, IL
o Laboratory Molecular biology: DNA Extraction, purification, cloning,
transformation, PCR, sequencing, E. coli and Actinomycetes
o Chromatography: TLC, HPLC
o Natural Products skills: Growth and handling of Actinomycetes and
E.coli, chemical and biological analysis of fermentation products.
o Strains: E. coli, Aeromicrobium erythreum, Saccharopolyspora erythraea
o Collect, document, organize data and present experimental progress at
team meetings
o Preparation of agar plates, stock solutions, and media used for
experiments
o Assist in review and critical analysis of scientific papers, grant
applications, and patents.
3D Modeler and Designer, GNXpert Corp. 08.2004 - 09.2006
Chicago, IL
o Worked in team with other engineers to design an endoscope for
manufacturing
o Make 3D architectural and video game models
o Present demos and completed projects to investors
Cabinet Draftsman, KWI Cabinetry 09.2003 - 08.2004
Chicago, IL
o Created cabinet drawings using AutoCAD
o Learned to work with woodworking CNC machines
o Assisted with carpentry and machine operations in the shop
EDUCATION
University of Illinois in Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering
Graduation Date: May, 2008
SKILLS
o Personal: Multitasker, team player, independent, proactive, detail
oriented, timeline driven, fast learner, respectful
o Specialized Computer Software: Matlab, LabView, AutoCAD, 3D Studio
Max, Photoshop, HPLC data analysis software, DNA sequence
analysis software: BLAST, ClustalW2, Geneious, Sequencher
o Second Languages: Ukrainian (fluent), Russian
ACTIVITIES and HONORS
Biomedical Engineering Society
Federation of Ukrainian Student Organizations
Ukrainian National Museum (Volunteer)
Senior Design Project
"Modified Prostheses for C5-C6 Tetraplegia" 1st Place Prize
o Work with Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on creating a prosthetic
device to aid subjects with spinal cord injuries.