Daveed Lopez
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Dedicated and detailed-oriented candidate with hands-on experienced performing laboratory work to advance research goals. Seeking an opportunity to utilize scientific knowledge and experience while also learning new skills and processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Biology and Chemistry Tutor
Platinum Academy
10.2022 - Current
- Provide academic assistance for high school students enrolled in Biology and/or Chemistry classes .
- Motivate students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow
Northeastern University
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted summer research on the computational design of molecular photoswitches as an NSF-REU fellow
- Explored the photoconversion efficiency of azoarene-based photoswithces
Research Assistant
California State University, Los Angeles
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Expressed and purified a beetle, Dendroides canadensis, antifreeze proteins (DAFP-1) to further study protein structure and properties
- Investigated new methods to optimize purification of antifreeze protein
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12.2020
No Degree -
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06.2018
Skills
- Scientific Investigation
- Lab Safety/OSHA Compliance
- Protein Expression and Purification
- Cell Culture
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Educational Support
- Customer Experience
Accomplishments
- NSF Fellowship Northeastern University, Boston, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, 2022
- MBRS-RISE Fellowship, Cal State LA, Los Angeles, Minority Opportunities in Research Programs, 2018
- Bridges to the Future Fellowship, Cal State LA, Los Angeles, Minority Opportunities in Research Programs, 2018
- NSF S-STEM Scholarship, East Los Angeles College, Monterrey Park, Math MESA Program, 2015
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Biology and Chemistry Tutor
Platinum Academy
10.2022 - Current
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow
Northeastern University
06.2020 - 08.2020
Research Assistant
California State University, Los Angeles
01.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California State University - Los Angeles
No Degree -
East Los Angeles College