Executive Manager Research Assistant

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Cell: 832-***-****

Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Skills

Animal breeding and maintenance

Animal Surgery

Accounts payable & billing

Apoptosis assay

Atherosclerosis research

Bioinformatics

Biostatistics

Business planning

Budgeting

Calibration

Cancer genetics

Cell counter

Cholesterol

Cloning

Cost analysis and saving

Customer related skills

Data evaluation

DNA & RNA isolation

Enzymatic assays

Experimental design

Gel electrophoresis

Hybridization

Inventory control

Mapping

Molecular diagnostic testing

Microbiology Biotechnique

Research bioethics & safety

Sample handling and safety

Microarray – Affymetrix

Negotiations

Northern/ Southern blotting

Presentation

PCR/ RT- PCR/ qPCR

Protocol development

Protein purification

Profit & Loss analysis

Purchasing

Quality Control

Restriction mapping

Schedule management

Sequencing

Southern/Northern/western blotting

Training & Development

Tissue culture

Transfection

Troubleshooting

Vendor Management

Western blotting

Education And Training

05/2007

PhD: Human and Molecular Genetics

UT - Health Science Center in Houston

Houston, TX

01/1997

Master of Clinical Science:

Clinical Laboratory Management: Microbiology sub-specialty

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI

06/1989

Bachelor of Science:

Biochemistry & Mathematics

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Solida K. Mak

SUMMARY

A PhD graduate pursuing a new career. Forward-thinking scientist with a strong background in cancer and atherosclerosis research, gene therapy clinical trial, and established a clinical molecular pathology laboratory. Creative and self-motivated individual, driven personality and strong analytical skills. I am a quick learner, adaptable with strong work ethic and motivation.

My backgrounds in research plus several years of management would be an asset to your organization.

EXPERIENCE

Executive Manager /Owner

Independent Office Supply Business/ Houston TX

Jan 2010 - Jan 2022 (Part-time)

Owned and operated an independent office supply company in Houston Downtown. Business planning, marketing, and budgeting

Maintained retail store presentation, overseeing merchandise replenishment, customer courtesy and inquiry response.

Trained employees on business principles, best practices and system usage.

Oversaw daily operations, negotiated contracts with vendor and clientele

Managed daily operations, client relation, budget, accounting & IT related service

Career Break/ Full-time parenting

Jun 2007 - Jan 2010

Sugar Land, Texas

Full-time caretaker to a newly born child with health issue

Household manager

University of Texas Health Science Center & MD Anderson Cancer Center / Houston, Texas

PhD Candidate

Sept. 1999 - May 2007

Microarray Gene Expression Study of atherosclerotic mouse aorta revealed disturbance of calcium signaling pathway.

Construction of a 2.3MB WG of Fusobacterium library and shot gun sequencing the whole genome. Curating data, mapping to identify ORFs and characterized virulence factors regulating bacterial pathogenesis.

Animal handling and surgery, DNA/RNA/Protein extraction and purification, PCR, RT-PCR, cloning, Enzymatic assays, HPLC, Immuno-fluoresce labelling, Southern, Northern and Western blot, plus performed enzymatic assays measuring total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, glucose.

Introgen Therapeutics, Inc/ Houston, TX

Research Associate Scientist

Jun 1998 - Aug 1999

Conducted experiments to assess the effectiveness of p53 gene therapy and drug treatments on various cancer cell lines to support Phase I pre-clinical trial.

Performed cell culture, transfection, cell count assay, data evaluation and analysis to determine the effectiveness of gene therapy treatment.

Rhode Island Hospital/ Providence, RI

Senior Research Assistant

Mar 1993 - Jun 1998

Established and managed daily laboratory operation, safety & budget,

Trained medical students and residents on various research projects.

Designed research and experimental studies

Established research protocol & techniques

Organized and maintained records and inventory supply

Shared research findings through publications, presentations, and conferences.

Assisted in writing grants and paper publications

Reviewed literature to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research.

Women & Infants' Hospital / Providence, RI

Medical Technologist II

Jun 1989 - Mar 1993

Established a new clinical molecular pathology laboratory

Developed and validated PCR & molecular techniques to assist in the diagnosis of the presence of pathogens and genetic mutations in clinical setting

Implemented improvements and new techniques discovered through conferences and professional trade publications.

Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting

Followed laboratory CLIA guidelines for handling biological specimens, quality control and report

Managed daily operation including orderings supply, inventory control

Trained and supervised medical students and residents on their projects.

INTEREST Family & friends networking, gardening, current events, home remodeling, fitness, meditation and travelling.

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