Benjamin Walker-Edwards
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
A skilled and passionate research technician and UC Berkeley alum with comprehensive experience in multiple biological and genetic laboratory environments, including managing samples, planning and executing experiments, and performing data analysis procedures. An adaptive and well-rounded individual searching for a growing, engaging environment to contribute to.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technician
Centrillion Technologies Inc.
Palo Alto, CA
09.2024 - Current
- I execute genetic sequencing bioassays, research spatial genomics, help run lab operations, and help build pipelines to analyze different data outputs. I additionally perform sample QC, troubleshooting, and optimizing lab practices and procedures.
Research Assistant
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, CA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- I performed various molecular biological techniques while researching the dopamine biosynthesis pathway in a model grain utilizing gene knockouts and analyzing metabolomic LCMS data software.
Research Assistant
Loik Lab, UCSC
Santa Cruz, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- I studied the potential of acquiring energy from CAM plants that naturally develop internal ion gradients. Performed titration experiments and led an experiment on the effect of drought in cacti.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Pacific Collegiate High School
Santa Cruz, CA05-2020
Skills
- Python programming
- R Studio
- Data analysis
- Data Visualization
- PCR
- Gel electrophoresis
- DNA/RNA purification
- Chromatography
- Sequencing library preparation
- Microscopy
- Immunofluorescence
- Microbial Culturing
- Experimental Design
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Technician
Centrillion Technologies Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
06.2023 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Loik Lab, UCSC
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Pacific Collegiate High School
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