DANG MAI
Arlington,TX
Summary
Recent biochemistry graduate with experience in biochemical and clinical research pursuing innovative analytical research or development positions. Contributed to NIH-funded cardiovascular physiology and peptide-hydrogel research through two UT Arlington research labs. Skilled in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and Microsoft Excel.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Applied Physiology and Advanced Imaging Lab at UT Arlington
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the development and conducting of the cardiovascular portion of the multi-year 600 participant Arlington Study of Healthy Aging (ASHA)
- Designed and optimized Excel-based systems to organize and analyze study participants’ physiological and clinical datasets
- Separated, processed, and aliquot blood samples for cryopreservation of blood plasma and external analysis
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices
Undergraduate Research Assistant
He Dong Group at UT Arlington
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Synthesized novel antimicrobial and pH-sensitive peptides using automated solid-phase peptide synthesis
- Purified and verified peptide synthesis completion using preparative reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC), column chromatography, and chemical testing
- Supported the creation of self-assembling peptide integrated hydrogels
Certified Medical Assistant
JPS Bardin Road Specialty Clinics
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in outpatient procedures such as electromyography, corticosteroid injections, and ultrasound-guided gel injections
- Performed routine clinical duties such as obtaining vital signs, administering immunizations, drawing blood, and preparing exam rooms
- Logged pertinent health information using Epic System’s electronic health records
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Chemistry
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2025
Skills
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (LC-MS)
- UV-Vis and Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- Enzyme Kinetics Assays
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory research
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 4461)
- Metabolism and Regulation (CHEM 4313)
- Histology (BIOL 4311)
- Enzymology (CHEM 4313)
- Biophysical Chemistry (CHEM 3315)
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
He Dong Group at UT Arlington
07.2024 - 12.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Applied Physiology and Advanced Imaging Lab at UT Arlington
01.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
JPS Bardin Road Specialty Clinics
07.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Chemistry
The University of Texas At Arlington
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