Brayden Barney
Lab Specialist
Vineyard,UT
Summary
Motivated Laboratory Specialist with extensive experience in a wide variety of aspects of working in a biology research laboratory. Substantial experience with Molecular and Cell Biology techniques and procedures. Adept at using critical thinking to find solutions to unique or complex problems. Highly organized and effective communicator, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lab Specialist
Huntsman Cancer Institute
07.2022 - Current
- Designed and conducted experiments using molecular biology assays and techniques such as PCR, Western Blot, and Luciferase Assays.
- Collected and organized data from experiments in order to test hypotheses and further research projects.
- Optimized experiment protocol through troubleshooting to ensure a protocol that would yield the best results.
- Expanded scientific knowledge base with a thorough review of current literature related to assigned projects.
Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Utah Valley University
1 2020 - 5 2022
- Requested by the professor to assist him following exceptionally high scores and demonstrating comprehensive understanding and interest of the subject matter
- Answered questions from students in Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 either in person or online
- Held weekly review sessions and provided 1-on-1 tutoring when requested
- Students who regularly attended study sessions and/or received tutoring saw higher than average scores on exams and quizzes.
Translational Biology Research Intern
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Under direction of PI, carried out research projects from the initial question to presentation of the data
- Designed and executed cellular and molecular biology assays and experiments
- Techniques used include protein expression/purification, western blotting, immunohistochemistry (IHC), microscopy, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and mammalian cell culture
- Designed and executed in-vivo assays and experiments using a mouse model
- Techniques used in these experiments include oral gavage, xenografting, surgical tissue removal, and cardiac puncture
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data from experiments using tools such as excel and/or graphpad prism
- Presented data and progress weekly to research team and presented all of my data to the entire company at the end of the internship.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed samples for pharmacodynamic/kinetic data from SDP Oncology’s clinical trials from hospitals all around the country
- Received, cataloged, and ensured the proper long-term storage of biological clinical samples (sample types include plasma, serum, PBMCs, and tissue)
- Assisted research teams in their projects by performing various assays and maintaining cultures of cells needed for future experiments.
Tumor Immunology Research Intern
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Under direction of PI, carried out research projects as part of the Tumor Immunology team from the initial question to presentation of the data
- Used a mouse animal model to design assays that would test effectiveness of drugs against specific targets in-vivo
- Techniques used include intravenous injection, oral gavage, and cardiac puncture
- Designed assays using cellular and molecular biology techniques to test effectiveness of drugs against specific targets in-vitro
- Techniques used include mammalian cell culture, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), western blotting, Luminex assays, protein expression/purification, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data from experiments
- Organized and presented data weekly to the research team and summary of research projects and data to the entire company at the internship’s end.
Laboratory Manager
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed lab inventory and purchased lab supplies and reagents when needed
- Oversaw the purchasing, requisition, and proper storage of biological and temperature-sensitive samples such as cell-lines
- Assisted research teams in their projects by performing various assays and maintaining cultures of cells needed for future experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT 05.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Able to Learn and Adapt Quickly
Mammalian Cell Culture
Protein Expression and Purification Techniques
Molecular and Cell Biology Assays and Techniques
Mouse Animal Models
Scientific Literature Analysis
Data Analysis and Presentation
Proper Laboratory Safety Protocol
Publications
Elephant TP53-RETROGENE 9 induces transcription-independent apoptosis at the mitochondriaElephant TP53-RETROGENE 9 induces transcription-independent apoptosis at the mitochondria
Cell Death Discovery · Feb 16, 2023
Timeline
Lab Specialist
Huntsman Cancer Institute
07.2022 - Current
Translational Biology Research Intern
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology
05.2021 - 09.2021
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology
09.2020 - 05.2021
Tumor Immunology Research Intern
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology
05.2020 - 09.2020
Laboratory Manager
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology
06.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Utah Valley University
05.2018 - 05.2022
Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Utah Valley University
1 2020 - 5 2022
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