Assistant Engineer

CHUKWUEMEKA WILLIAMS “WILL” NJOH-PAUL

(***) *** - 3376 **********@*****.*** Kansas City, Kansas

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Recent graduate with a Master of Science in Biology from the Fort Hays University pursuing a career as an entry level Biochemical Engineer in line with educational background and career goals.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Academically Advanced: Graduated with numerous honors recognitions with specialization in biology, cell biology, microbiology, and biochemistry.

Scientific Research: Experience running bioassays and laboratory bench studies, writing scientific reports and maintaining research lab operations and equipment.

Collaborative Colleague: Enterprising team member who is able to make an effective contribution to group performance.

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to confidently convey information and ideas in a clear and easily understandable way.

Technology Knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), High Complexity Laboratory Instrumentation, Electronic Database Systems

CORE SKILLS / LABORATORY COMPETENCIES:

Modeling & Simulation

Research Studies & Analysis

Seminar and Conference Presentations

DNA Extraction

Cell / Tissue Culture

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Leadership & Initiative

Protein Separation via SDS-PAGE

Lipidomics

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Gas Chromatography Mass

Spectroscopy (GC-MS)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Fort Hays State University; Fort Hays, Kansas

Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology, concentration in Microbiology, GPA 3.69, Dec 2019

Relevant Coursework: Professional Scientific Communication, Biochemistry I & II, Biochemistry Laboratory I & II, Entomology, Research in Biology, Bioinformatics, Research in Biology: Antimicrobial Resistance, Endocrinology, Virology

Memberships: Honor Society, African Ambassadors (Secretary), Microbiology Club, American Society of Microbiology

Fort Hays State University; Fort Hays, Kansas

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Biology (Pre-Med), Minor: Chemistry, GPA 3.83, May 2017

Recognition: Dean’s Honor Roll, Magna Cum Laude

Memberships: Honor Society, Pre-Med Club

John Hopkins University; Baltimore, Maryland

Covid-19 Contact Tracing Certification, May 2020

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Title: “Analysis of morphological changes in Acinetobacter baumanii upon exposure to cetylpyridinium chloride”

Goal: To observe the morphological changes that occur in the lipid profile of the microbe that possibly leads to antibiotic resistance and also to create awareness about the implications of antibiotic resistance.

Project: Studied the antibiotic resistive characteristic of this microbe by cultivating the bacterium under antimicrobial conditions and studying the changes in its lipid profile. Analyzed bacterial pellets created via centrifugation using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results of this experiment show a difference in the spectrum peaks of the cultivated microbe under antibiotic conditions when compared to the wild- type grown under ideal conditions.

JOB HISTORY

Graduate Research Assistant

Fort Hays State University Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

Cultivated cell culture under antimicrobial conditions

Performed gas chromatography mass spectrometry to access lipid profile of the studied microbe

Conducted complex data analysis on spectrometry data

Performed related duties as assigned by supervisor

Comprehensively Revised paperwork for publishing

Performed minor instrumentation maintenance

Research/Survey Analyst

Docking Institute of Public Affairs May 2016 - Dec 2019

Coordinated Local, regional, and nation-wide survey research projects, and strategic planning

Supervised program evaluation efforts to facilitate effective public policy decision making among governmental and non-profit organizations.

Facilitated the sale of products from contracted businesses

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Fort Hays State University Feb 2018 – Dec 2019

Simultaneously taught four classes/seminars (Human Anatomy Lab, Human Biology 101, Imperative Anatomy, Zoology) for up to 70 students.

Created lesson plans, instructed in basic scientific theories and observed laboratory skills.

Supervised end of semester researched projects and graded students on overall mastery of skills and analysis.

Assistant Director/Counsellor

Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science Summers 2015 – 2019

Assisted pre-teen and teenagers in the foundations of STEM and counseled in future career options within the scientific field.

Assisted with overall operations, age appropriate experiments, activities and student tutoring.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

General Laboratories June 2017 – Dec 2017

• Received and sorted out clinical laboratory specimens

• Prepared laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing

• Processed specimens to be sent out to additional facilities

• Performed minor instrumentation maintenance

• Followed all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards

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