Benjamin Walker-Edwards
Berkeley,CA
Summary
A graduating senior with a Molecular Environmental Biology major and Data Science minor with experience in multiple types of biological lab settings. An adaptable and driven individual looking to contribute to new and exciting challenges in a growing company.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Lab Assistant
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Northen Lab
06.2023 - Current
- Completed and presented an experiment exploring the dopamine biosynthesis pathway in Brachypodium (a model grain) using gene knockouts and analyzed using LCMS data.
- Performed PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, plasmid extraction, plant phenotyping, microbial culturing, and plant infiltration.
Research Lab Assistant
Living Solar Panels Lab, Michael Loik
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Studied the potential of acquiring energy from CAM plants that naturally develop internal ion gradients. To accomplish this, performed titration experiments on plant samples, and led an experiment on the effect of drought in cacti plants.
Research Lab Assistant
Ecohydrology Lab, Albert Ruhi
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Investigated the impact of water patterns on macro-invertebrate populations. Developed skills in microscope use, experimental design, Pinnacles National Park fieldwork, macro-invertebrate sorting, and analyzing spatial data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Environmental Biology, Data Science
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Pacific Collegiate Charter High School
Santa Cruz, CA06.2020
Skills
- Extensive experience with Python, some with R, Scikit Learn ML, Plink, Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Microbial Culturing, DNA extraction, Microscopy, Western Blotting, Titration, Experimental Design, Following SOP's, Data Analysis,
Hobbies
Soccer, Chess, Rock Climbing, Piano
Timeline
Research Lab Assistant
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Northen Lab
06.2023 - Current
Research Lab Assistant
Living Solar Panels Lab, Michael Loik
05.2022 - 08.2022
Research Lab Assistant
Ecohydrology Lab, Albert Ruhi
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Environmental Biology, Data Science
UC Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Pacific Collegiate Charter High School
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