Elizabeth Joe
Swedesboro
Summary
Biochemistry graduate with hands-on laboratory and computational research experience. Strong background in protein analysis, enzyme function prediction, and data interpretation. Proven leadership as Student Body President and experienced in clinical care environments. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work both independently and in team settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point Health Methodist
Des Moines
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Assist postpartum patients with hygiene, mobility, and newborn care
- Monitor vital signs and support recovery
- Educate families on newborn care and discharge instructions
- Collaborate with nurses to maintain patient-centered care
- Assisted with completing new born labs and testing.
Chemistry Lab Assistant
Grand View university
Des Moines
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted in preparing chemical solutions for laboratory experiments with guidance of Lab instructor & Manager.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured proper functionality.
- Conducted routine safety checks and enforced safety protocols.
- Cleaned and sanitized laboratory workspaces to uphold hygiene standards.
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne Hospital
Des Moines
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical personnel.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA 01.2021 - 05.2025
Skills
- Laboratory Skills:
Protein expression, Ni-NTA purification, SDS-PAGE, Bradford assay, enzyme activity assays - Computational Tools:
SwissDock, InterPro, CLEAN, NetGO30, FoldSeek, CASTp
- Data & Software:
Python, Google Colab, SVM modeling, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Research Experience 1
Grand View University — Des Moines, IA | Aug 2024 – May 2025
Department of Chemistry | Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Hall
- Investigated the function of an uncharacterized protein (Q8DN35) using computational and experimental approaches
- Performed molecular docking (SwissDock) to evaluate substrate binding (NAG, glucosamine)
- Conducted protein overexpression in BL21 (DE3), purification via Ni-NTA chromatography, and SDS-PAGE analysis
- Evaluated enzyme activity using coupled kinase assays
Research Experience 2
Grand View University — Des Moines, IA | Aug 2022 – May 2023
Department of Chemistry | Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Hall
- Studied structure and function of ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) using 3D modeling
- Modeled active (α2β2) and inactive (α6) enzyme conformations using cryoEM data
- Analyzed ATP activation and dATP inhibition mechanisms through literature review
Research Experience 3
Grand View University — Des Moines, IA | Sept 2024 – Dec 2024
- Developed SVM model to classify Alzheimer’s disease stages (~90% accuracy)
- Preprocessed MRI data and extracted features in Google Colab
- Evaluated model performance using precision, recall, and F1-score
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point Health Methodist
11.2024 - 03.2026
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne Hospital
10.2023 - 11.2024
Chemistry Lab Assistant
Grand View university
10.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Grand View University
01.2021 - 05.2025