Conan H. Ren
Chicago, IL 60616
Cell: 312-***-****
Email: ******.***@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a laboratory position in biotech industries or academic setting, where I can strengthen my skills as a professional.
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago, IL
M.S Cell and Molecular Biology
Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu, China
B.S Biotechnology Relevant course work:
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Inorganic/Organic Chemistry and Lab, and Toxicology.
Bilingual: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
Summary of Skills
• Previous work experience in animal anatomy and physiology, and also, nanoparticle design.
• Constructed Nanostructure of Human CRP protein and cloned CPR protein by recombination.
• In addition, collected preliminary data on the resistance of Tomato Early Blight (Alternaria Solani) and breeded Lolium perenne for drought condition in trans-gene method.
• Detected trans-gene in plant tissue by examining GUS gene & gene product (both in PCR and histo-chemical staining).
• Familiar with PCR, cloning, primer design, bacterial culture, gel electrophoresis, cell culturing, DNA/RNA extraction, western blotting, southern blotting, aseptic technique involving plant tissue culture and transplantation, immunohistochemistry staining, and animal control.
• Cooperatively worked with others and produced quality work under pressure.
• Managed and organized daily events for students, including food and residential service.
Work History
2011-Present Research Assistant Internship
University of Chicago, Department of Medicine, Hematology & Oncology
Chicago, Illinois
2009-May 2011 Graduate Research Assistant
Illinois Institute of Technology, Biological Sciences Department
Chicago, Illinois
2008-2009 Undergraduate Research Assistant
Chengdu Institute of Biology Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chengdu, China
2006- 2007 Associate Travel Agent
Chengdu Xinwen Travel Agency
Chengdu, China