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April Williams

Valrico,FL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate new graduate with strong background in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics laboratory research techniques. Eager to secure entry-level Research Scientist position in an organization on the leading edge of biotechnology. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Clinical Nutrition Research Center
2023.05 - 2023.12

• Conducted PCR and ELISA assays to detect and quantify specific nucleic acids or proteins

• Performed RNA extraction from Pax Gene blood samples, demonstrated proficiency in handling and processing biological samples

• Utilized Nanopore RNA sequencing to obtain sequence information and identify novel RNA species

• Calibrated the Clinical Human Analyzer, recorded test results, and maintained databases

• Assisted lead Clinical Researcher Coordinators on USDA funded and IRB approved studies

• Actively participated in the NIH AI Precision Nutrition Research Project to integrate AI technology into nutrition research for personalized health recommendations

• Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment, prepared lab kits, and collected subject specimens

• Maintained all study documents, including regulatory binders and correspondence and formatted data in clinical databases

• Assisted with literature searches and QA/QC procedures

Education

Master of Science - Molecular Biochemistry And Biophysics

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biochemistry And Biophysics

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
12.2023

Skills

      Computer: Proficient with Microsoft Office and Mathematica

      CITI Certifications: Working with Mice in Research Settings (Mar 2023), Biomedical Research Investigators (April 2023), Conflicts of Interest (April 2023), Responsible Conduct of Research (May 2023)

        Laboratory: Animal handling (mice), cell culture techniques, co-immunoprecipitation, colony PCR, qPCR, ELISA assay, enzyme assay and kinetics, fluorescent antibody test, gel electrophoresis, gene cloning, lipid-mediated transfection, protein crystallization, isolation/purification, and quantification, recombinant DNA technology, RNA extraction, purification, and quantification, spectroscopy, western blot

Timeline

Research Assistant

Clinical Nutrition Research Center
2023.05 - 2023.12

Master of Science - Molecular Biochemistry And Biophysics

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biochemistry And Biophysics

Illinois Institute of Technology
April Williams