Graduate Research Assistant
Georgetown University
I am a self-motivated and passionate scientist leveraging chemical research expertise, interpersonal skills, and scientific communication skills to positively advance leading-edge science and ultimately improve the quality of life.
◆ Forward-thinking research scientist with 9+ years of experience managing computational and experimental research projects aimed at targeting disordered protein systems, contributing to the development and implementation of a novel research technique.
◆ Prolific cross-functional collaborator with strong oral and written communication skills who effectively formulates complex scientific concepts into simplistic ideas accessible to diverse audiences, resulting in presentations at 7 conference proceedings, and 5 collaborations.
◆ Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills demonstrating credibility and authenticity, thereby fostering trust in professional relationships with my mentor and mentees. Implements technical training for undergraduate research students, and also develops educational materials for General Chemistry and Biochemistry courses.
WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR:
I am a versatile and adaptable researcher who aspires to be a Research Scientist in the biotechnology/biopharmaceutical industry.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
◆ Institute for Soft Matter Synthesis and Metrology Research Fellowship
◆ Invited presenter at the Emerging Talent Symposium, Merck
◆ Communicated research findings and potential impact at 7 conferences and symposia
◆ Outstanding Chemistry Teaching Assistant Award
◆ Diversity Equity and Inclusion Travel Award, Protein Society
◆ Westhampton College Distinguished Leadership Award
◆ Puryear Endowment Summer Fellowship for Computational Chemistry
◆ HHMI Undergraduate Research Fellowship for Science Math and Research Training Program
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Experimental skills:
HPLC| Mass Spec| UV-Vis Absorption Spec| Circular Dichroism| Gel Electrophoresis| Fluorescence Spec| IMAC| Dynamic Light Scattering| Simple Microscopy| Protein Cloning and Purification| LCMS
WHAT I BRING:
◆ Project, time, and stress management
◆ Innovative problem solving
◆ Cross-functional team building
◆ Technical writing and presentation skills
◆ Interpersonal communication
◆ Team leadership skills
◆ Adaptability/flexibility
You can reach me directly via LinkedIn or email.