DARREN S. CHEN

ady944@r.postjobfree.com, New York 11753

SUMMARY

Graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, focusing on Neuroscience, and a minor in Chemistry. Fluent in Japanese (Equivalent to N2 or above, no exam taken) and speak native level of Chinese Mandarin and English. I have a certain level of experience in diverse fields of scientific research and class teaching. Author of paper A Novel Method of Simulating Under-Excavation to Save the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Worked at the Pediatric Research building as a lab technician. Have done multiple internships in several professional fields such as STEM courses tutor, marketing research, scientific research, and animation company. Manipulated multiple skills in especially Biological research, Mechanical Engineering, 3D modeling, and Biochemistry computational simulation. Passionate about sports such as fencing and track. Never give up on challenging new things and always have a high self- expectation.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience

Washington University in St Louis I St Louis, MO I 2023 High School Diploma

Jericho Senior High School I Jericho, NY I 2019

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Tesol instructor - 2022 October

SKILLS

• AutoCad

• Adobe Audition and Adobe After Affect (Audio and Video production)

• Analytical skills

• Avagadro

• Biological lab skills

• Corporate design

• Data Analysis

• Design strategy

• DNA cleaning and sequencing

• Flow Cytometry

• FlowJo

• Fluent with Chinese (Mandarin)

• Fluent with Japanese

• Force Field Explorer (FFE)

• Fusion 360

• Graphpad prism

• Lab animal skills

• Molecular Dynamaic Simulation

• Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis

• Moderate Korean oral level

• Nuclear and Radiochemistry

• PCR genotyping and gel electrophoresis

• Plexis 2D

• Spartan

• SpectroFlow

• VMD

• 4Peak

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• ACES Aspire scholarship receiver

• Author of paper A Novel Method of Simulating Under-Excavation to Save the Leaning Tower of Pisa (published in The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology, DOI: 10.25236/FSST.2019.010718)

• JBT scholarship receiver

• Long Island, Nassau county fencing champions of 2018

• National Honor Society Scholar

• Washington University Scholarship receiver

• 2019 VEX Competition State qualifier

EXPERIENCE

Research Technician

Anthony R. French I St. Louis, MO I Sep 2021- May 2023 Work at McDonnell Pediatric Research Building at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Applied flow cytometry, PCR genotyping, gel electrophoresis, and some other technics to study the innate immunity system. Handled lab mice such as spleen harvesting, etc. Able to utilize biological lab skills to setup an experiment and analyze results with multiple software.

Hospital Shadowing

Barnes Jewish Hospital Emergency Department I St. Louis, MO I May 2022-Sep 2022

• Learned diagnosis processes and procedures under residence, attending physicians.

• Consulted with specialists and referred patients for more advanced support based on individual needs.

• Go through actual treatment process of patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies with physicians.

Research Technician

CIS I Shanghai, China I Jun 2019-Aug 2019

• Set up study areas, prepared participants and collected specimens or data.

• Modeled trends and prepared reports utilizing modeling software.

• Conducted research and experiments on the tilting towers and test for the methods, documenting changes in i depth reports.

• Paper A Novel Method of Simulating Under-Excavation to Save the Leaning Tower of Pisa was published in The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology.

Physics Learning Assistant

UIUC I CHAMPAIGN, IL I Jan 2020-Jun 2020

• Learning assistant of class Physics 211:University Mechanics

• Organized lab students, explained proposals, materials, and methods.

• Circulate and help students.

• Assist with mini-lecture/classroom management.

• Designed lab procedures and made proposals for it. Tutor and TA

Coursello I St. Louis, MO I May 2022-Feb 2023

• Mainly taught K12 Mathematics, Science, and Chinese

• Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.

• Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.

• Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.

Kitchen Staff Member

Chabad of WUSTL I St. Louis, MO I Aug 2022- May 2023

• Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.

• Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.

• Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.

• Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance. Research Assistant

Weil Cornell Medicine I NYC, NY I Jun 2017-Sep 2017

• Assisted in novel data analysis of oxidative stress model in Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

• Kept organized records, maintained inventory equipment and materials. Designer, 3D Modeler, Structural Constructions

JHS Vex Team I Jericho, NY I Sep 2018-Apr 2019

• Established design integrity and the best strategy for multiple requirements.

• Developed advanced digital 3D models for the construction department from conceptual 2D drawings and sketches.

• Managed proposal and joined phases of construction. Volunteer

Christian Hospital I St. Louis, MO I May 2022-Current

• Assist medical worker in Intensive Care Unit

• Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges.

• Performed general cleaning duties, keeping work areas clean and organized.

• Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support.

• Assisted with safe patient transport, using manual lifting techniques and mobility aids. Volunteer

Wuhan Coronavirus North American Student Volunteer I Global Organization, Online I Jan 2020-Current

• Translate related documents, such as posters, articles, establish public accounts, and maintain barrier-free communication with relevant organizations in other countries.

• Reviewed and analyzed briefing materials before starting translations.

• Participate in resource collection and assist in sending materials needed by medical institutions from overseas channels.

Marketing Research Assistance

Internship In Firstime Ink I Jericho, NY I Dec 2015-Dec 2017

• Charted and recorded information in client files.

• Checked inventory for required supplies, including different types of electronic parts and made lists for prices, documenting the requirement from each client.

• Built long-term relationships with clients through effective selling, dynamic response and translation skills. Student Athlete

Jericho Fencing Team I Jericho, NY I Oct 2017-Feb 2019

• Devoted 12 hours per week to athletics in addition to being a full-time student.

• Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation, and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.

• Attended all scheduled practices and training sessions to maintain peak athletic performance. Volunteer

Jericho Fire Department I Jericho, NY I Sep 2017-Jun 2019

• Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.

• Volunteered over 20 hours with the organization helping with Equipment maintenance and fire protection knowledge.

Stagehand Volunteer

Jericho Chinese Association I Jericho, NY I Feb 2016-Feb 2019

• Assisted in stage and technical setup and breakdown for Spring Festival Gala performances.

• Ensured all audio, lighting and recording equipment was calibrated and operational for each show under the supervision of stage technicians.

• Monitored performances and moved all props and set pieces at the appropriate cues. Volunteer

Long Island Chinese Association I Jericho, NY I Sep 2015-Jun 2019

• Developed and implemented activities and special Chinese culture events.

• Assisted Festival activities with clerical tasks, including activity arrangement, Cultural publicity stunt, and Security protection.

Voice Actor

Skyline Animation Technology Co. I Online, China I Aug 2016-Current

• Dub for animation, game, and peer works.

• Attend the promotion of club under the company.

• Connect with other associations as foreign aid.

Vocalist

Solo I Online, China I Sep 2015-Current

• Recorded songs for game company

• Recorded and released more than 8 songs.

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