Collaborative STEM student researcher with strong analytical and written communication skills. Experienced in translating complex scientific data into clear, accessible insights for audiences with diverse technical backgrounds. Effective communicator and people-oriented team member.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant II
Field Lab, Case Western Reserve University, School Of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
07.2024 - 09.2025
Conducted biomedical research focused on cancer biology, intracellular signaling, and membrane trafficking.
Designed and performed molecular and cell biology experiments including PCR, Western blotting, gel electrophoresis, and confocal microscopy.
Analyzed and interpreted experimental data using scientific software; maintained accurate experimental records.
Supported laboratory operations, including reagent preparation, lab maintenance, and coordination with lab members.
Worked closely with the Principal Investigator and senior researchers through regular meetings and project discussions.
Gained hands-on experience with animal models (mouse work) in a regulated research environment.
Student Researcher
Tirosh Lab, Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, USA
10.2022 - 07.2024
Utilized Cytation5 live cell imaging and con-focal imaging techniques to track and quantify protein trafficking outside of ER under stress stimuli in hepG2 cells.
Performed general biological techniques to generate stably transfected WT and DKO cell types for live cell imaging.
Contributed to the understanding of IRE1 and PERK knockout on mast cell function and its implications in immune function
Talent Acquisition Assistant
China International Intellectual Corporation
Beijing, China
06.2021 - 08.2021
Searched, screened, and made initial contact of candidates for 3 nutrition enterprises, including JD Health, Lemonbox, and BOK.
Communicated with 50+ international talents in Chinese and English and facilitated employment relationships between clients and candidates.
Assistant Researcher
Kangso Genetic Inspection Institute
Beijing, China
05.2017 - 08.2020
Conducted research on type II diabetes complications through open sources, including on PubMed, NCBI, OMIM for new panel development, and cooperated with the research team to perform lab experiments.
Coordinated with the hospitals to select proper genetic testing panels for patients based on symptoms.
Contributed to the generation of genetic testing reports and translated reports for foreign clients.
Student Interviewer and student arcadian
University of the South
Sewanee, USA
11.2018 - 04.2020
Performed initial screening of application materials.
Conducted interviews with student applicants.
Provided campus tour for incoming students and their parents and held on-campus Q&A sessions.
Intern (Paralegal Assistant)
Guoshuang Law Firm
Beijing, China
11.2019 - 01.2020
Translated contracts to English for the firm's multinational clients.
Assisted with the development of case relevant information.
Recorded briefs on client meetings.
Facilitated phone and email communication with English-speaking clients.
Education
MS - Biochemistry
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
BS - Molecular Biology and Genetics
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
University of the South
Sewanee, TN
Skills
Cell culture
Nucleic acid extraction
Purification
Molecular cloning
Protein extraction
PCR
RT-qPCR
SDS-PAGE
Western blot
Sequencing
Immunofluorescent
Fluorescence spectroscopy
Con-focal microscopy
Live cell imaging
Cell sorting
Flow cytometry
Genotyping
CRISPR mediated gene editing
NMR
Basic mouse work
Snapgene
Addgene Sequence Analyzer
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Java
MATLAB
R
Extracurricular And Volunteer Activities
Sewanee Hunger Walk Funding Raising Event, Sewanee, TN, Event Promoter, 03/19, 04/20, Assisted with the organization and promotion of university wide fund-raising event and raised 50,000 USD to support kids with limited access to nutritious food source.
National Outdoor Leadership School, Lander, WY, Alumnus and Certificate Holder, Acquired outdoor and Wilderness survival skills in natural environment., Facilitated Yale University with their ongoing ecology research. Developed leadership skills by overcoming adversity and collaboration with teammates from diversified cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Poster Presentations
• Qiu A, Chamera T, Tirosh B. “UPR Dependent Protein Trafficking in HepG2 cells” Medical/Graduate Student Research Day, Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland, OH (2023)
• Qiu A, Frazer. E “A Review of Dietary Approaches to the Management of T2D”Undergraduate Student Research Fair, University of Rochester; Rochester, NY (2021)
Research
Student Researcher, Case Western Reserve University, Tirosh Lab, Cleveland, OH, 10/22, 07/24,Utilized Cytation5 live cell imaging and confocal imaging techniques to track and quantify protein trafficking outside of ER under stress stimuli in hepG2 cells., Performed general biological techniques to generate stably transfected WT and DKO cell types for live cell imaging., Contributed to the understanding of IRE1 and PERK knockout on mast cell function and its implications in immune function.
Assistant Researcher, Kangso Genetic Inspection Institute, Beijing, China, 05/20, 08/20, Conducted research on type II diabetes complications through open sources, including on PubMed, NCBI, OMIM for new panel development, and cooperated with the research team to perform lab experiments., Coordinated with the hospitals to select proper genetic testing panels for patients based on symptoms., Contributed to the generation of genetic testing reports and translated reports for foreign clients.
Research Assistant II, Case Western Reserve University, Seth Field Lab, Cleveland, OH, 07/22/24, 09/12/25, Conducted biomedical research in cancer biology, intracellular signaling, and membrane trafficking., Performed molecular and cell biology techniques including PCR, Western blotting, gel electrophoresis, and confocal microscopy., Analyzed experimental data and maintained laboratory records while supporting lab operations and collaborative research projects., Gained hands-on experience with mouse models in a regulated research environment under PI supervision.
Timeline
Research Assistant II
Field Lab, Case Western Reserve University, School Of Medicine