Microsoft Office State University

Jiaming (Lucius) Yao

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EDUCATION

New York University, New York, NY Graduated May 2016

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterial Track

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA Graduated May 2014

Bachelor of Science, Biological System Engineering, Protein Processing Track

SKILLS

Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin)

Proficient with Software such as Microsoft Office, SAS, SPSS, CAD, FEA, Labview and Draftsight

Proficient with Analytical Assays ELISA, Western Blot and Gel Electrophoresis

EXPERIENCE

College Aide, World Trade Center Health Registry, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Long Island City, NY May 2015 to Aug 2016

Conducted a research on September 11Terrorist Attack Effects on Asian Americans Physical Health

Statistical Analysis with SAS software, in depth data mining

Safely handled and studied sensitive enrollee personal health information

Research Associate, Project Lead, NYU Langone Medical Center, NY, NY May 2015 to Aug 2015

In a hospital setting, recorded epilepsy patient body movement during a seizure and improved movement recognition software, investigated before and after surgery effects on patients’ recovery

Investigated results in the multi-disciplinary team environment as well as exercising independent judgement in leading the team from time to time

Plant Pathology Lab Technician, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Aug 2011 - May 2014

Performed biological laboratory experiments and reported results to supervisor after verification

Prepared gel electrophoresis and interpreted its results, designed PCR primers and performed PCR

Isolation of Plant genomic DNA and detected specific DNA using spectrophotometry

Day to day application with restriction enzyme digestion, heat, mechanic and electronic shock to transform bacteria, recombinant protein expression, cell cultures handling, agrobacteria virus transfection, ELISA and Western Blot

Analyzed purity of product as well as nicotine level using HPLC, column chromatography

Fralin Summer Research Associate, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA May 2012 - Aug 2012

Manipulated amino acid export from the maternal tissues to enhance seed protein/lipid ratio

Analyzed the seed content of a mutant that is potentially defective in amino acid export

Generated artificial microRNAs (AmiRNA) that suppress BAF22 and BAF23 expression

Amplified amino acid flux from the maternal tissue to the seeds in Arabidopsis thaliana

Chemistry Lab Assistant, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Aug 2011- Dec 2012

Set up lab equipment, prepared experimental material for 157 undergrad Chemistry students

Monitored students’ lab procedures, trained department lab aides on procedures and requirements

Conducted troubleshooting, buffer preparation, sample dilution and pH titration

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