Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extra Curricular
Relevant Coursework
Languages
Timeline
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Andrew Nance

San Diego,CA
Andrew Nance

Summary

Enthusiastic undergraduate student with practical lab experience who is eager to contribute to the industry and apply existing knowledge. Expanded understanding and worldview via curriculum in the classroom and real-world experience. Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Assistant. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. A lifetime learner dedicated to improving every day and leaving a mark on the world.

Overview

1
year of professional experience

Work History

Kura Oncology
San Diego, CA

Translational Research Intern
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Saltiel Laboratory, School Of Medicine

Undergraduate Research Assistant
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Learned DNA, RNA, and protein extraction
  • Performed Western Blotting
  • Contributed to an ongoing research project using learned techniques.
  • Maintained cell cultures and colonies of mice using aseptic techniques and proper documentation practices.

UCSD

Undergraduate Assistant In Organic Chemistry Lab
01.2023 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted students with experimental procedures.
  • Facilitated learning environment to guide students.
  • Supported teaching assistants with lab management and safety.
  • Expanded teaching techniques and chemistry comprehension.

Education

University of California
San Diego

Bachelor of Science from Microbiology
12.2023

University Overview

  • Achieved Provost Honors two years straight
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.797
  • CAL Grant A Recipient

Bioma Wildlife Conservation
Costa Rica

Study Abroad from Sea Turtle Field Work
08.2022

University Overview

  • Worked with locals and peers in small teams to contribute to a long-term study.
  • Tagged and measured wild sea turtles
  • Tracked sea turtle nest dimensions and number of eggs laid.

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Team Interaction
  • Teaching Students
  • Managing Laboratory Supplies

Extra Curricular

Extra Curricular

Volunteer, Scripps Memorial Hospital 

April 2022 - January 2023

  • Provided support for patients while aiding nurses and doctors.
  • Fast-paced, high-stress environment.
  • Connected with patients and learned more about our healthcare system.

Triton Community Leadership Institute, UCSD

June 2020 - June 2021

  • Learned effective communication and leadership skills with an emphasis on dimensions of diversity and social justice.


Relevant Coursework

Relevant Coursework
  • Molecular Biology, January 2023
  • Structural Biochemistry, January 2023
  • Genetics, April 2022
  • Biology Laboratory, September 2021

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Translational Research Intern
Kura Oncology
06.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Saltiel Laboratory, School Of Medicine
01.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Assistant In Organic Chemistry Lab
UCSD
01.2023 - 03.2023
University of California
Bachelor of Science from Microbiology
Bioma Wildlife Conservation
Study Abroad from Sea Turtle Field Work
Andrew Nance