Manager Assistant

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March 12, 2014

Kevin H. Nguyen- Scientist

SUMMARY

Motivated and highly experienced biomedical sciences Ph.D. seeking a position in the

biotech/pharmaceutical industry that can demonstrate my potential, strength, and knowledge. In

addition, with my organizational and leadership skills, I can easily function and make my

working experience productive to the company.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, March 2014

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

B.S., Major in Biology and minor in Leadership, with Honors May 2006

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Graduate research student in the department of Biochemistry at Rutgers University, 2007- present.

* Mastered various biochemistry and cellular differentiation techniques by investigating bone marrow

stem cells (BMSCs) of various cell lines model and of mice primary cells.

* Perfected and optimized cellular mechanisms and protocol for lineage commitment of BMSCs.

* Lab manager and coordinator: maintained and organized laboratory supplies for the entire group.

Research Assistant- FELS Institute at Temple University, 2006-2007

* Conducted molecular research on human cancer cells to explore different molecular pathways.

Laboratory Technician- Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, 2004-2006

* Performed various dissections on human and animal organs for tissues and cells.

SKILLS and TECHNIQUES

Molecular, biochemistry, and bioinformatics techniques:

* qRT-PCR * RNA and DNA isolation from cell culture and primary cells

* Mammalian Cell Culture * Generating stable knockdowns, e.i. siRNA and shRNA system

* Protein isolation * Independently design and conduct sound experiments

* Western blotting * Excellent work ethic: hard working and fast learner

* Immunofluorescence * FACS analysis * Genotyping analysis

* Cellular fixation/histology * Cell Tissue culture * SOP and Sterile techniques

* Differentiation of BMSCs * RNAseq – deep sequence * Statistic: Student t-Test

* Whole animal histology * Regenerative stem cells * Mouse knock-out system

* Whole genome BLAST * GenBank BLAST * RNA Sequencing (RNAseq)

Leadership, communication and computer skills:

• Exceptional leadership skill, great team leader, organizational and critical thinking skills.

• Bilingual in English/Vietnamese, speaking and writing.

• Experienced in all Microsoft Word software, such as word, spreadsheets, data analysis.

• Mastered imaging software such as ImageJ analysis and Photoshop image editing.