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Hagen Harmer

Hagen Harmer

American Fork

Summary

Studying biotechnology at UVU. Experienced in lab work, and skilled in culturing and transforming diverse cell types. Proficient in data analysis using RStudio.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

UVU
Orem
01.2025 - Current
  • Developing codon-optimized genes for expression in Pichia.
  • Assisting in the setup of an Eppendorf BioFlo 120 Bioreactor.
  • Transformation of yeast.
  • Minimal experience operating a bioreactor.

IGEM Research Assistant

Utah Valley University
Orem
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Participated in deciding the direction of the research.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Maintained algal cell cultures and ensured that they were at the proper density for experiments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
12-2025

Skills

  • Culturing animal, bacterial, algal, and fungal cells
  • Transformation of animal, bacterial, algal, and fungal cells via electroporation and chemical transformation
  • Data collection and analysis using RStudio
  • Zotero proficiency
  • Preparing samples and specimens
  • Benchling and SnapGene proficiency
  • Skilled in standard molecular biology techniques

Timeline

Research Assistant

UVU
01.2025 - Current

IGEM Research Assistant

Utah Valley University
01.2024 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Utah Valley University
Hagen Harmer