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Biologist

Location:
Atlanta, GA
Posted:
November 30, 2016

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SHUANG ZHANG

*** ******** **. **, *******, GA ***18

Cell: 404-***-**** acxpj3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced biologist with over 6 years of bench and science writing experience in microbiology and molecular cell biology

Strong hands-on skills in molecular cell biology and microbiology including mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, mammalian expression, RNA/DNA extraction and purification, PCR, real-time PCR, vector construction, and aseptic techniques, etc.

Attention to details, strong adaptability, good communication and collaboration skills

Biology teaching at the college level for over 3 years; willing to relocate

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Biological Science - Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (05/2010-06/2016)

M.S. Pharmaceutics - Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China (2006-2009)

B. Eng. Pharmaceutical Engineering - Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China (2001-2005)

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 05/2010-06/2016

Expertise in molecular cell biology skills including mammalian cell culture, RNA/DNA extraction, purification, and characterization, vector construction, PCR, real-time PCR, primer design, molecular cloning, mammalian expression, gene sequencing, in vitro transcription/translation, and data analysis/bioinformatics, etc.

Proficient in microbiology skills including aseptic techniques, bacteria culture, pouring plate, ATP bioluminescence, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), etc.

Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments including balance, pH meter, incubator, shaker, UV-Vis, osmometer, optic microscopy, and PCR machine, etc.

•Developed and cloned different variants of potassium channel by vector construction and modification, expressed/evaluated channel expression in mammalian cell lines and tested channel functionalities

•Extensive working experience in infectious disease, septic shock: Developed/cultured organ-level septic shock model and identified underlying signaling pathways and effective agents to intervene to the excessive vasodilation in the disease

•Performed lab duties including developing and implementing experimental protocols and reports, ordering supplies, supervising undergraduate and master students, and presenting and discussing research progress with co-workers bi-weekly

Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China 09/2006-12/2009

•Hands-on experience in monoclonal and polyclonal antibody development for investigation and diagnosis, including monoclonal CD20 antibody, polyclonal Human Carboxylesterase 1 and 2 antibody

•Innovation Funding for Graduate Students at Harbin Medical University 2008, ¥ 5,000. Project: Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide relaxes isolated rat pulmonary artery rings through two distinct mechanisms

Teaching Assistant

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 06/2012-12/2015

Principles of Biology (BIOL 2108) and Introductory of Biology I (BIOL 1103)

•Led 2-hour lab independently with 40-60 minute lectures based on personalized slides

•Supervised undergraduates to perform laboratory procedures including bacteria and fungi culture, utilize and maintain pH probes and optical microscopy, data analysis, etc.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Zhang S, Johnson CM., Cui N, Wu Y, Xing H, Zhong W, Jiang C. An optogenetic mouse model of Rett syndrome targeting on catecholaminergic neurons. J Neurosci Res. 2016 Oct; 94(10):896-906.

Zhang S, Cui N, Wu Y, Zhong W, Johnson CM, Jiang C. Optogenetic intervention to the vascular endothelium. Vascul Pharmacol. 2015 Nov; 74:122-9.

Zhang S, Cui N, Li S, Guo L, Wu Y, Zhu D, Jiang C. Interception of the endotoxin-induced arterial hyporeactivity to vasoconstrictors. Vascul Pharmacol. 2014 Jul; 62(1):15-23.

Zhang S, Liu Y, Guo S, Zhang J, Chu X, Jiang C, Zhu D. Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide relaxes isolated rat pulmonary artery rings through two distinct mechanisms. J Physiol Sci. 2010 Nov; 60(6): 389-97.



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