Beining Wang
WEST LAFAYETTE,IN
Summary
Dedicated undergraduate research assistant actively involved in academic research. Skilled in assisting with research projects, conducting literature reviews, and collecting data. Experienced in molecular biology, cell culture, microbiology, animal experimentation, pharmacology, and oenology. Fluent in both Chinese and English, with strong organizational skills, teamwork, and technical writing skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
01.2025 - Current
- Apply molecular biology techniques to utilize Cas9-based genome editing strains.
- Isolate plasmid DNA using miniprep kits.
- Perform PCR amplification and colony PCR, and confirm successful genetic modification by electrophoresis.
- Quantify DNA (plasmid and PCR products) using a Nanodrop spectrophotometer to ensure experimental standardization.
Research Assistant
Qinghua University
Beijing, China
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Cultured and passaged HeLa cells in CO₂ incubators, using PBS, trypsin-EDTA, and serum-containing media.
- Maintained aseptic techniques in all stages of cell handling and microscopy-based confluency estimation.
- Participated in mouse handling and cage maintenance under IACUC guidelines.
- Design and participate in cell experiment processes.
Laboratory Manager
Zunliang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Beijing, China
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted with daily lab operations, including inventory control, equipment maintenance, and supply tracking for stem cell research.
- Participated in organizing standard operating procedures (SOPs), improving workflow for sterile room operations.
- Assisted with data organization and record-keeping during laboratory experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2026
Skills
- Plasmid extraction (miniprep)
- PCR amplification and colony PCR
- Gel electrophoresis (DNA analysis)
- PCR product purification
- Nanodrop spectrophotometry (DNA/RNA quantification)
- DNA concentration calculation and standardization
- Transformation and strain screening
- HeLa cell culture
- Cell thawing, passaging, and cryopreservation
- Aseptic technique in a biosafety cabinet
- Trypsinization and PBS washes
- Cell counting using a hemocytometer
- Preparation of complete culture media and cryopreservation solutions
- Contamination prevention and sterile laboratory maintenance
Timeline
Research Assistant
Qinghua University
05.2025 - 08.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Purdue University
01.2025 - Current
Laboratory Manager
Zunliang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
05.2024 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Purdue University
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