Jack Friessen
Riverside
Summary
Detail-driven Research Assistant with a proven track record at the Department of Veteran Affairs, showcasing expertise in molecular biology and PCR alongside exceptional problem-solving abilities. Excelled in conducting complex biochemical analyses and DNA/RNA purification, demonstrating leadership and meticulous attention to detail through research findings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
Iowa City
12.2024 - Current
- Assist with experimental design and data collection for biomedical research projects
- Conduct DNA sequencing, analysis, and plasmid preparation
- Adhere to biosafety and lab protocols while handling biological samples and conducting tissue sampling
- Deliver presentations on research findings to faculty and peers
Research Assistant
O'Neill Lab, University of Iowa
Iowa City
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct molecular biology experiments, including gel electrophoresis, PCR, and DNA/RNA Purification
- Perform Western blotting, spectroscopy, and enzyme assays for biochemical analysis
- Maintain cell cultures and assist with recombinant DNA technology, cloning, and plasmid transfection
- Operate laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, autoclaves, pH meters, and Nano Spec
Education
B.S. - Biomedical Sciences
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IASkills
- Molecular Biology
- Gel electrophoresis
- PCR
- Western blotting
- DNA/RNA purification
- Sequencing
- Cloning
- Biochemical Techniques
- Spectroscopy
- Enzyme assays
- Recombinant DNA technology
- Plasmid transfection
- Cell Culture & Microscopy
- Aseptic techniques
- Cell maintenance
- Staining
- Lab Equipment
- Centrifuges
- Autoclaves
- Fume hoods
- PH meters
- Pipettes
- Balances
- Nano Spec
- Data Analysis & Software
- Excel
- SnapGene
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Plasmidsaurus
- Personal, jafriessen@gmail.com
- University, jack-friessen@uiowa.edu
Awards
- United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Certificate of Graduation
- United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Alpha Military Drill and Ceremony Award
- Old Gold Scholarship
Volunteer Experience
- Houses into Homes - Assisted in providing furniture and household goods to families in need.
- Habitat for Humanity - Helped build and renovate homes for underprivileged families.
Animal Handling And Care Experience
- Tissue sampling
- Basic animal care and handling
Laboratory Skills
Gel electrophoresis, PCR, Western blotting, DNA/RNA purification, sequencing, cloning, Spectroscopy, enzyme assays, recombinant DNA technology, plasmid transfection, Aseptic techniques, cell maintenance, staining, Centrifuges, autoclaves, fume hoods, pH meters, pipettes, balances, Nano Spec, Excel, SnapGene
Timeline
Research Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
12.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
O'Neill Lab, University of Iowa
02.2024 - Current
B.S. - Biomedical Sciences
University of Iowa
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