JOSEPH TRAN
*** ********* *****, ***** *******, TX 75051 (C) 682-***-**** ac4kve@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Hard working and self-motivated research assistant with more than a year of experience. Versatile, reliable, good documentation practice, and attention to detail with diverse skills including cell culturing, enzyme kinetic studies, mutagenesis, enzymatic and protein purifications.
Skills
Enzymatic purification
Column chromatography
Wet chemistry
Enzymatic kinetic studies
Qualitative and quantitative analyses (GC, HPLC, MS, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, DSC)
Sterilization processes
Laboratory skills
Experience
Research Assistant Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
Cultured cells and purified proteins using various analytical methods in biochemistry.
Studied enzyme kinetics and mechanism by rapid-mixing pre-steady state and steady state methods.
Applied accumulated knowledge learned from classes into laboratory research showing how the power of science can be used to acquire and explore new information.
Conducted quality control tests and directed test procedures.
Ordered chemicals for analysis and prepared reagents for analysis.
Analyzed test results using a variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
Shipping Agent Apr 2017 – Jan 2018
Cardone Industries Grand Prairie, TX
Prepared shipment of automotive parts.
Vendor Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
Texas Ranger Baseball Club Arlington, TX
Provided alcohol beverages to baseball fans while adhering to TABC regulations.
Cashier May 2011 - Dec 2011
Six Flags Over Texas Arlington, TX
Prepared and served beverages and foods to customers at a food stand.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry 2012 - 2016
University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
Publication
Effects of Isoleucine 135 side chain length on the cofactor donor-acceptor distance within F420H2: NADP+ Oxidoreductase: A kinetic analysis. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports. DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2016.11.012. Published Online: Nov 2016.