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Christine Lee

Redmond,WA

Summary

Associate Scientist with 4+ years of experience in cell culture and a strong background in biological sciences. Specialized in potency assay development, T cell biology, and data analysis. Looking forward to contributing my skills and knowledge to the company.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Language

Work History

Research Associate II

SystImmune
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw project timelines to ensure on-time completion of deliverables with high-quality standards.
  • Performed routine IncuCyte-based assays including Redirected T cell Cytotoxicity (RTCC), Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC), and proliferation assays.
  • Conducted cell purification and immune cell phenotypic analysis using multi-color flow cytometry.
  • Executed immunofluorescence techniques on cells and tissues. Analyzed data to derive meaningful insights and conclusions.
  • Innovated by developing new protocols and enhancing existing laboratory procedures.

Research Assistant

University At Buffalo, SUNY
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses.
  • Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations, and submissions to peer-reviewed journal publications.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Master's Program and PostBac)

University At Buffalo, SUNY
08.2015 - 04.2018
  • Supported senior with the creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
  • Supervised and mentored junior team members in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment.
  • Responsible for stock checking and ordering reagents and materials.
  • Responsible for cryopreservation of cell lines.
  • Optimized primary cell isolation, culture, and cryopreservation from mice femurs and pig ribs to save the high cost of primary cells.
  • Inputted and edited computer entries from generated research using GraphPad Prism, Image J, Zeiss ZenPro, SnapGene, and FCS Express.

Education

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

University At Buffalo, SUNY
Buffalo, NY
04.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2011

Skills

  • Mammalian cell culture and transduction
  • Isolation, purification, and culture of primary cell lines including human T, NK, and PBMC
  • IncuCyte-based assays (RTCC, ADCC, T cell proliferation), multi-parameter flow cytometry for phenotypic characterization of T cells
  • Multicolor flow cytometry
  • Nucleic Acid delivery: miRNA, siRNA, mRNA transfection, and electroporation
  • Immuofluorescence of cells and tissues
  • RT-qPCR, PCR, Westernblot, ELISA, DNA cloning
  • Conduct routine experimental tasks independently, following established protocols and procedures
  • Organize and communicate findings promptly and effectively
  • Software: Prism, FlowJo, FCS Express, Tableau, ImageJ, PowerPoint, Excel, Words

Timeline

Research Associate II

SystImmune
05.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

University At Buffalo, SUNY
04.2018 - 04.2019

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Master's Program and PostBac)

University At Buffalo, SUNY
08.2015 - 04.2018

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

University At Buffalo, SUNY

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

University of Washington

Publications

  • Scott Ferguson, Jinli Wang, Christine J. Lee, Maixian Liu, Sriram Neelamegham, John M Canty, Juliane Nguyen. The microRNA regulatory landscape of MSC-derived exosomes: a systems view. Scientific Reports Volume 8, 23 January 2018, Article number: 1419.


  • J. Wang, Christine J. Lee, S. Ferguson, J. Nguyen. mir-101a loaded Extracellular Nanovesicles as Bioactive Carriers for Cardiac Repair. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine, April 2020.
Christine Lee