Ian Engling

Detail-oriented biology graduate with a foundation in molecular biology and laboratory research. Experienced working in collaborative environments and eager to contribute to scientific research through careful experimentation and data analysis.

Undergraduate Molecular Biology Laboratory Project
University of Wyoming

• Conducted a semester-long molecular biology research project investigating the effects of mutated tardigrade genes on Escherichia coli desiccation tolerance.
• Designed and executed molecular biology experiments using PCR amplification, Gibson Assembly, plasmid cloning, and bacterial transformation with competent DH5α and BL21 E. coli strains.
• Cultured and maintained transformed bacterial colonies on kanamycin-selective media while consistently applying aseptic technique and standard microbiological practices.
• Prepared plasmid DNA for sequencing and verified experimental progress using agarose gel electrophoresis and other molecular biology techniques.
• Quantified colony-forming units (CFUs), analyzed experimental results using statistical methods, and interpreted findings to evaluate bacterial desiccation tolerance.
• Maintained detailed laboratory notebooks and documentation while following standardized laboratory protocols and emphasizing accuracy, reproducibility, and organization.

• Molecular Biological Methods
• Cell Biology
• Intro to Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• Immunology
• General Microbiology
• Principles of Biochemistry
• Clinical Biochemistry