JOHAN NSONDE MAVUNGU
Raleigh,USA
Summary
Driven and innovative Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant from East Carolina University, I excelled in aseptic cell culturing and demonstrated exceptional teamwork. My work included pioneering cancer cell research and enhancing lab sterilization techniques, significantly contributing to the scientific community while honing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant
East Carolina University
Greenville, USA
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Cultured melanoma cancer cells from animal subjects and maintained them alive
- Autoclaved different instruments used for cell culturing
- Maintained a sterile environment around the laboratory by preventing contamination
- Made and sterilized solutions such as cell culture media and saline phosphate buffer
- Documented and presented results to collaborators
- Used various imaging systems (light microscope, fluorescence microscope) to visualize cells
- Treated cells with assigned drugs and observed their efficiency over time
LSAMP Research Scholar
East Carolina University
Greenville, USA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Received mentorship from designated mentors in laboratory
- Prepared and delivered presentations of findings at conferences or seminars
- Collaborated with peers and engaged in networking with professionals and researchers
- Learned how to conduct research and write research papers
- Created a research poster and developed public speaking skills
Resource MFG/Millenium Print Group
Morrisville, USA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Packed trading and gaming cards in boxes and ensured they were neat
- Operated a thermo sealing machine to seal boxes
- Made pallets and transported them using a pallet jack to the storage unit
- Ensured that the trading cards were placed in the correct direction
- Quality control of the packages
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina12.2024
Associate of Science - science
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina12.2022
Skills
- Aseptic Cell Culturing
- Autoclave Sterilization
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Micro pipetting
- Cell Counting
- 3D Cell Culturing
- Serial Dilution
- Restriction Digest
- Mathematics
- Thermo Sealing Package
- Scientific Writing
- Chemistry
- Troubleshooting
- Records Management
- Time management
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cleanliness
- Teamwork
- Self-Awareness
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Fluorescence Microscope
- Sterile Hood
- Autoclave
- Incubator
- Pallet Jack Truck
- Thermo Sealing Machine
- Light Microscope
- Micropipette
- 3D Cell Culturing Chips
- Gel Electrophoresis Equipment
- Microsoft Office
- ImageJ
- Windows
- Leica LAS X Microscope Software
Languages
- English
- French
Honorsandawards
- Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2023, East Carolina University
- Certification from FLXSUS 4th Annual Future Leaders in Neurosurgery for Underrepresented Students Virtual Symposium
- ECU-LSAMP Research Scholar Accomplishment
- Dean's List, Fall Semester 2024, East Carolina University
Credentials
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association, ECU’s Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS), 06/01/24, East Carolina University, FLXSUS 4th Annual Future Leaders in Neurosurgery for Underrepresented Students Virtual Symposium, Duke School of Medicine
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
December 2024- December 2026
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List Spring Semester 2023 East Carolina University
- Certification from FLXSUS 4th Annual Future Leaders in Neurosurgery for Underrepresented Students Virtual Symposium
- ECU-LSAMP Research Scholar
- Dean's List Fall Semester 2024 East Carolina University
- ECU’s Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS) Summer 2024
East Carolina University
- FLXSUS 4th Annual Future Leaders in Neurosurgery for Underrepresented Students Virtual Symposium
Duke School of Medicine
Timeline
LSAMP Research Scholar
East Carolina University
05.2024 - 07.2024
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant
East Carolina University
04.2024 - 12.2024
Resource MFG/Millenium Print Group
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University
Associate of Science - science
Wake Technical Community College
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