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Jackson Gratwohl
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Reno – Reno, NV 2010-2014
B.S./M.S. in Biotechnology; Graduate August 2014
Undergraduate Cumulative GPA 3.79
Graduate GPA 3.66
Relevant Courses
Biology/Biochemistry: Molecular Biology with Lab, Genetics, Metabolic Regulation, Cell Biology, General Biology, General Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Lab, Biotechnology Lab, Biotechnology Independent Studies, Pharmaceutical Independent Studies
Chemistry: Organic Chemistry with Lab, General Chemistry with Lab Honors and Achievements
Dean’s List Fall 2010-Spring 2011; Spring 2012-Fall 2012
Millennium Scholarship Fall 2010-Spring 2013
General UG Grant-in-Aid Fall 2010-Spring 2012
Marion Young General Scholarship Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Agriculture Research Fellowship Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Graduate Student General Scholarship Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Outstanding Biotech Student Award Class of 2014
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Researcher July 2012- May 2014
University of Nevada, Reno; Pharmacology Department
Synthesized FRET-based biosensor with peptide targeting sequence
Created viral vector containing FRET-based biosensor for delivery system of biosensor probe into cardiomyocytes
Imaged probe expressing cells using confocal microscopy
Recorded FRAP experiments with probe expressing cells
Performed various pharmaceutical treatments on cell cultures
Illustrated lipid raft interactions with cytoskeletal structures within cardiomyocytes WORK EXPERIENCE
QC Microbiologist I March 2016 - Current
NOW Foods, Inc.
Handled all microbiology testing on-site and environmental monitoring programs
Qualified new testing techniques and equipment.
Managed all laboratory functions including: purchasing, testing, lab organization and waste disposal
Operated all laboratory equipment including: autoclaves, incubators and PCR machines Peer Tutor Fall 2011-Spring 2014
University of Nevada, Reno
Facilitated students’ understanding of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Differentiated instruction for students of various levels and abilities Teaching Assistant Fall 2013-Spring 2014
University of Nevada, Reno; College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources
Teaching Assistant for Analytical Biochemistry and Protein Biochemistry
Oversaw students’ lab procedure
Aided in teaching the use of Spectrophotometric analysis
Assisted protein isolation experiments via high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) and gas chromatography
Associate Professor Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Truckee Meadows Community College; Biology Department
Professor for Introduction to Biology for Non-majors lecture and labs
Educated students on basic biology concepts
Instructed students in laboratory setting
SKILLS
Molecular Biology – Recombinant DNA technology to develop FRET biosensor and viral gene expression, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA isolation, Western Blotting
Microbiology – Bacterial/cardiac cell culture propagation and maintenance, media preparation
Chemistry – Ion and Affinity Chromatography, IR spectroscopy
Florescent Imaging – Confocal Microscopy, Florescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP), Florescent Resonance Emission Transfer (FRET)
Computer Science – Python programming, Basic IoT experience, Machine Learning LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
President and Founder of The Sushi Club at the University of Nevada, Reno Summer 2011 Received Eagle Scout Award Summer 2008
Organized and carried out the construction of a tiger habitat to house a Siberian tiger
Spent 5 years in various leadership positions within the local Boy Scout Troop REFERENCES
Robert Harvey Ph. D.
Department of Pharmacology
Center for Molecular Medicine – MS 573
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Reno, NV 89557
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Christie Howard Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biochemistry/MS 330
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Patricia Ellison Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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