Cameron Scheithauer
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Research Technician with a proven track record at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, where I developed innovative purification methods for nanoparticles and significantly contributed to nanowarming experiments. I excel in complex problem-solving and effective communication, driving forward scientific advancements and team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technician
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted with developing a new purification method for the synthesis of silica coated iron oxide nanoparticles.
- Support other research projects in the lab by providing cryoprotective solutions necessary for vitrification.
- Synthesize iron oxide nanoparticles to support different nanowarming experiments.
- Design studies to test the stability of the iron oxide nanoparticles in different cryoprotective solutions.
- Characterize iron oxide nanoparticles by: (A) measuring their hydrodynamic diameter using dynamic light scattering; (b) determining the iron concentration via relaxometry; (c) measuring the diameter of the particles using transmission electron microscopy; (d) using zeta potential to measure the charge of the particles; (e) using a large magnetic coil to observe specific absorption rate.
- Assists with developing a new purification method for the synthesis of silica coated iron oxide nanoparticles
- Supports other research projects in the lab by providing cryoprotective solutions necessary for vitrification
- Synthesizes iron oxide nanoparticles to support different nanowarming experiments.
Assistant Inventory Analyst
Fastenal
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked in the inventory department balancing branch accounts and assisting stores with purchase orders, sales invoices, and pricing issues.
- Worked in the costing department revaluing products, handling companywide costing updates, and assisting with the annual audit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Winona State University
Winona05-2023
High School Diploma -
Rib Lake High School
Rib Lake05-2019
Skills
- Instrument based skills: dynamic light scattering, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, FTIR, Fluorimetry, Raman Spectroscopy, NMR Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption, GC Mass Spectroscopy, Circular dichroism spectroscopy, SDS-PAGE, Transmission Electron Microscopy, zeta potential
- Computer skills: Ultimaker Cura, PyMOL, JEOL Delta NMR Processing and Control Software, Avogadro, Bitvise SSH Client and Expanse, MoCALC2012, UCSF Chimera 116, Image J
- Chemistry skills: tangential flow filtration, titration, relaxometry, good manufacturing practice, experience synthesizing new compounds, blood gas analysis
- Presentation Preparation, Paper writing; scientific writing, Quality Assessment, Inventory ordering, Laboratory instrumentation, Data Gathering, Written and oral communication
Accomplishments
Physical success of cryopreservation by vitrification and nanowarming at human organ scales
Lakshya Gangwar, Zonghu Han, Cameron Scheithauer, Bat-Erdene Namsrai, Saurin Kantesaria, Rob Goldstein, Michael L. Etheridge, Erik B. Finger, John C. Bischof (submitted to Nature Communications, 2024)
Kidney tissue loading reduces the critical cooling and warming rates of VS55 and VMP cryoprotective solutions
Zonghu Han, Lakshya Gangwar, Bat-Erdene Namsrai, Joseph Sushil Rao, Cameron Scheithauer, Michael L. Etheridge, Erik B. Finger, John C. Bischof, Jeunghwan Choi (accepted to Cryobiology 2024)
- 7 Rivers Symposium (WSU, 2021)
- Ramaley Research Celebration (WSU, 2022 and 2023)
- ACS Indianapolis Conference (WSU, 2023)
- NSF Engineering Research Center for the Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems Annual Site Visit (UMN, 2023)
- Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems Annual Meeting (UMN, 2024)
Timeline
Research Technician
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Inventory Analyst
Fastenal
08.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Winona State University
High School Diploma -
Rib Lake High School
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