Molecular Biology Protein Purification
Resume:
Cecelia (CeCe) Polak www.linkedin.com/in/cecelia-polak-593348239
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EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA GPA: 3.836 May 2024 Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Minor in Microbiology
Dean’s list every semester
SKILLS
Laboratory Skills: Gel electrophoresis Pipetting Gram staining Isolating cultures Serial Dilution Inoculation Streaking Gram Staining Spectrophotometer SDS-PAGE Western blotting Agarose Gel Chromatography & Protein Purification PCR Enzyme Assays Mutagenesis Mass Spec Analysis Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and introductory Python programming skills RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Lowell Parks and Recreation June 2021 - August 2021
● Served as a Supervisor
● Supervised staff members to ensure they were fulfilling their duties of entertaining and taking care of children
● Led staff members and children in activities
Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) January 2022 - May 2022
● Served as a leader in the PLTL program at UMass for General Chemistry II (Chem 112)
● Provided mentorship and supportive feedback to students about the content
● Used collaborative techniques to facilitate group discussion
● Utilized problem-solving skills
● Engaged in continuous training to improve leadership and communication skills
● Recorded attendance
Course Undergraduate Research Experience- Biochemistry September 2022 - December 2022 and September 2023- December 2023
● Developed skills in recombinant DNA methods, protein visualization, purification and quantification, enzyme kinetics, data analysis, hypothesis development and testing, teamwork, and scientific communication (written and oral presentation) Undergraduate Research- Hardy Lab September 2022 - May 2024
● Learned lab techniques and researched Caspase 7 beta and its activity
● Bacterial growth and transformation, mutagenesis, PCR, protein purification (using an ÄKTA machine), SDS-PAGE and agarose gel electrophoresis, enzyme assays, data analysis
● Participated in weekly group meetings with graduate students and professors and gave PowerPoint presentations on research
Teaching Assistant January 2023 - May 2023
● Teaching Assistant for General Biochemistry I for biochemistry majors
● Attended class and assisted students with activities and problem sets
● Held office hours and exam review sessions
● Proctored exams
Biochemistry Course Registration Advisor June 2023 - August 2023
● Helped new and transfer students during the new student advising and course registration period as they accomplished important tasks including navigating UMass websites, selecting general education courses, and providing information about academic experiences Biochemistry Peer Advisor September 2023 - May 2024
● Held advising hours and monitored peer advising email to support the academic and extracurricular interests of ~700 biochemistry students
● Communicated and worked with the biochemistry department advisors
● Helped with departmental events such as open houses, tours with prospective students, department meet and greets, etc.
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
CHAARG (Changing Health, Attitudes, + Actions To Recreate Girls) September 2020 - May 2024
● Member
● Previously part of Socials Committee which involves planning social events for the chapter of over 200 members
● Small group leader who led a workout once a week for a group of 4-7 members
● Secretary September 2023 - May 2024
Took attendance at all events
Kept the chapter of 160+ members and the other executive members organized
Sent emails to the chapter, especially for recruitment purposes
Use of Google Drive, Gmail, Eventbrite, Canva, Mailchimp, Benchmark
Complied to rules and regulations set forth by the national CHAARG organization Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Club September 2020 - May 2024
● Member
Intramural Sports
● Soccer (played, acted as team captain, and worked as a referee)
● Field Hockey
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