Choua Kou Vang
Blaine,MN
Summary
Microbiologist with experience improving the scientific community by performing novel research while complying with laboratory safety protocols and standards. Proficient data documentation and analytical skills contributing to research efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Instructor
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Taught and managed laboratory material for the following classes: General Microbiology, General Biology, and Introductory Biology.
- Worked closely with media kitchen manager to ensure classes were fully supplied on a daily/weekly basis.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
GRADUATE RESEARCH
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Primary research goal was to individually delete glycoside hydrolase family 8 genes in Cytophaga hutchinsonii and observe impact on cellulose utilization
- Secondary research goal was to determine the optimal concentration of calcium utilized in cellulose digestion by Cytophaga hutchinsonii
- Thesis was successfully defended on a public and private platform
- Was awarded with a research grant from the university after submitting a research proposal.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Contributed to the research in two species of Flavobacterium: F. johnsoniae and F. psychrophilum
- Main body of work was to perform various gene cloning procedures to advance the two studies.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Studied ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) activity in Flavobacterium johnsoniae alongside a former graduate candidate.
- Research goal was to create deletions on genes related to RNR synthesis and observe overall impact on cellular replication.
- Independently worked on a research project involving the cellulose digesting bacteria Cytophaga hutchinsonii
- Research goal was to identify mechanism of recently tagged gene loci related to the conversion of cellulose to simpler carbohydrate intermediates.
- Received the Under Graduate Research Grant for work on Cytophaga hutchinsonii.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Biology
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
11.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Microbiology
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
05.2021
Skills
- Material Preparation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Effective Communication
- Experimental design
- Proficient in genetic engineering protocols
- Statistical Analysis
- Quality Control Procedures
Timeline
Laboratory Instructor
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
08.2023 - 05.2024
GRADUATE RESEARCH
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
08.2021 - 11.2023
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
08.2021 - 05.2023
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
01.2020 - 05.2021
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Biology
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Microbiology
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
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