Steven Pham
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
adm6tq@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside,
B.S Biochemistry
Riverside, CA
Class of 2019
September 2015 – March 2019
SUMMARY:
Researcher with a Biochemistry background passionate about education and expanding scientific knowledge
WORK EXPERIENCE
UCR
Undergraduate Researcher
Riverside, CA
January 2016 - September 2018
● Synthesized and characterized three different types of nanoparticles (Iron oxide, Gold, Silver)
● Tested various assays using DNA or proteins utilizing SPR techniques and data processed results with Excel, Matlab, and Origin
● Conjugated DNA onto different types of nanoparticles to analyze the specific interactions of DNA and nanoparticles
● Gave monthly research and literature presentations updating group members on current work Skillify
Intern
Los Angeles, CA
June 2015 – December 2015
● Assisted and mentored high school students to aid in development of their professional foundation through conferences hosted at USC on a monthly basis, resulting in increased levels of students’ confidence in professional skills such as, networking, resume building, and interviewing
● Assessed and reviewed resumes submitted from students and provided constructive feedback resulting in stronger professional resumes and increased rate of interviews attained by students UCR Office of TRIO Programs
Trio Scholars Mentor/Tutor
Riverside, CA
October 2018 – September 2019
● Provided weekly tutoring to low-income underserved high school students in Chemistry, Biology, Calculus and Physics to increase test scores and create competitive academic profiles for college
● Assessed and reviewed progress reports of students to create individualized study plans aimed at comprehension and mastery of core concept fundamentals EXTRACURRICULARS
Chemistry Club
Member
Riverside, CA
October 2015 – March 2019
● Conducted Chemistry based experiments and demonstrations to students at local middle and elementary schools
● Presented short presentations to students educating them on the basics and application of chemistry topics
Additional Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Oral Presentation, C++, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance),Nanoparticle Synthesis, DNA Conjugation, Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy, Biosensors, Analytical Chemistry