Analynn Nguyen
San Jose,CA
Summary
A recent biochemistry graduate with experience utilizing biochemical methods and performing independent research. Demonstrates strong understanding of various analytical techniques and is valued as a strong team player with an ability to grasp and adapt to change quickly.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University Of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted biochemical experiments leading to further understanding of a newly discovered enzyme
- Characterized the functions of an enzyme (BesE) using bacterial transformation, protein purification, primer design, PCR, and enzymatic assays
- Utilized liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, UV-vis spectrometry, and SDS-PAGE
- Comparing and analyzed results using software platforms such as PyMOL and NeBaseChanger
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University Of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Performed enzyme cloning and ligation to constructed a recombinant plasmids (pET-41a(+)-egfp)
- Analyzed ligation product to verify plasmid construction using agarose gel electrophoresis
- Miniprep techniques and nanodrop spectrophotometry were used to isolated, purify, and concentrate the DNA plasmid
- Egfp insertion was confirmed through restriction digests and PCR amplification
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CASkills
- Enzyme Assay
- Protein Purification
- Mutagenesis
- PCR
- Protein Expression
- Western Blot & Protein Assay
- LCSM & EIC
- Enzyme Optimization
- Plasmid Cloning & Gene Expression
- NMR Spectrometry
- Mass Spectrometry
- Research design
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University Of California, Santa Cruz
09.2023 - 06.2024
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University Of California, Santa Cruz
01.2022 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of California Santa Cruz