Connor Howe
Nutrient Transport Research Technician
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Trained Laboratory Technician with skills in cell culture and bacteria culture. Planning for PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Biochemistry. Desire for a career in research with a focus in genetics and genetic engineering.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Shift Leader
Paniolos Hawaii
10.2019 - 3 2020
- Experience with food handling, money, sanitation, and delegation
- Working with food in kitchen environment, as well as serving and preparing food for consumption
- Worked transactions, money accounting, and working with workplace safe
- Worked with dish pit and cleaning food stations
- Delegated different duties among coworkers for shifts.
- Managed inventory levels to prevent stock shortages, conducting regular audits and ordering supplies as needed
Summer Undergraduate Research Intern
National Cancer Institute, NCI
6 2022 - 8 2022
- Research work under Dr. James DeGregori
- Research basis on hematologic malignancies in down-syndrome
- Created and presented research poster for conference
- Gained experience in Flow Cytometry analysis
- Gained experience with Excel based analysis
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
- Prepared tables, graphs and fact sheets to summarize research results.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Biology Laboratory Student Assistant
Chaminade University
9 2020 - 5 2023
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to students, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
Research Assistant
Chaminade University
9 2022 - 10.2023
- Research done under Dr. Claire Wright sustained through INBRE program
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, increasing visibility for organization.
Detailer
Reston Limousine
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Detailed the interiors and exteriors of sedans, SUVs, limousines, vans, minibuses and motorcoaches using a combination of manual labor and automated cleaning technology at the 10th largest limousine and bus company in the nation.
Nutrient Transport Research Technician
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
11.2023 - Current
- Research done under Dr. Johann Urschitz at the Institute of Biogenesis research at UH Manoa
- Constructs and prepares plasmids
- Maintains mouse colony and handles mice for breeding
- Performs experiments on lab animals (mice)
- Conducts routine molecular biology tasks, such as DNA, RNA, and protein preparations and analysis
- Performs a variety of laboratory experiments in cellular and molecular biology which may include: plug check, preparation and execution of tissue and cell culture, gene expression analysis by qPCR and Western blot. Collects and analyzes data
- Conducts tissue culture experiments
- Prepares solutions for and performs placental digestion
- Search for microplastics from placental digestion using RAMAN spectroscopy
- Prepare and maintain cell cultures for plastic experiments
- Manages general lab organization and maintenance. Orders supplies for experiments
- Trains and oversees Graduate Assistants and volunteers to perform experiments
- Assists PI in preparing manuscripts and presentations to make the scientific community aware of the results of this project to the public
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI 05.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Kaiser High School
Honolulu, HI 08.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
Communications
Mouse Colony Maintenance
Mouse IP Injection
RAMAN Spectroscopy
Cell Culture
Cell Manipulation
Bacteria Culture
Bacterial Manipulation
Plasmid Construction
Flow Cytometry
Real Time qPCR
EndNote proficiency
Additional Information
- Obtained Bachelors degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a minor in Biochemistry from Chaminade University of Honolulu in May 2023
- Presented at 2023 Hawai'i INBRE Conference at John A. Burns School of Medicine
- Attended 2023 Hawaii American Society for Microbiology Conference at John A. Burns School of Medicine
- Presented at 2023 SACNAS Conference at the Portland Convention Center
- Worked with Yeti Flow Cytometer
- Worked with the NEON Transfection System in Research settings
- Worked with the Applied Biosystems Step One 5 color Real time PCR system
Certification
CITI Basic Introduction to Biosafety
Timeline
CITI Basic Introduction to Biosafety
01-2024
Animal Biosafety
01-2024
OSHA Bloodborne pathogens
01-2024
Nutrient Transport Research Technician
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
11.2023 - Current
Reducing Pain and Distress in Laboratory Mice and Rats
11-2023
Investigators Staff and Students (UH)
11-2023
Aseptic Surgery
11-2023
Working with Mice in Research Settings
11-2023
Working with Rats in Research Settings
11-2023
Shift Leader
Paniolos Hawaii
10.2019 - 3 2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Chaminade University of Honolulu
05.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Kaiser High School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Detailer
Reston Limousine
05.2016 - 09.2016
Summer Undergraduate Research Intern
National Cancer Institute, NCI
6 2022 - 8 2022
Biology Laboratory Student Assistant
Chaminade University
9 2020 - 5 2023
Research Assistant
Chaminade University
9 2022 - 10.2023
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