Joseph Clark
Burlington,VT
Summary
Undergraduate student at the University of Vermont studying Cell and Developmental Biology with a minor in Emergency Medical Services on a Pre-Health track. Passionate about research, healthcare, and social work.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Crosswalk Therapeutics
Cambridge, MA
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted in the development of a stem cell based Morquio Syndrome (MPS IVA) disease model by differentiating human mesenchymal stem cells into osteogenic and chondrogenic lineages from three donor sources, and using lentiviral shRNA vectors to induce gene knockdown.
- Independently maintained cell cultures under BSL-2 conditions, performing sterile technique, media changes, plating, passaging, lentiviral transduction, and experimental preparation.
- Performed molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA purification, PCR, Western blotting, MSD immunoassays, and staining assays.
- Characterized MSC differentiation and gene knockdown by analyzing MSD and Western blot data.
Student Facilitator (volunteer).
UVM Center on Aging.
Burlington, VT
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitate sessions between high school students and senior residents at a senior living home in St. Albans, VT.
- Sessions typically consist of conversation prompts, arts and crafts, and games.
- Worked with Co-Facilitators to create a welcoming and engaging environment for participants in order to contribute to intergenerational connection within the community.
Assistant Server / Food Runner
Woods Hill Table
Concord, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Part-time staff at an upscale farm-to-table restaurant in my hometown.
- Work under servers to help streamline service by clearing and bussing tables, firing courses, and initially greeting guests.
- Worked in a fast-paced kitchen environment as a food runner.
Customer Service Associate
Market Basket
Maynard, Massachusetts
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Resolved disputes with customers regarding complaints, returns, and pricing errors.
- Handled and counted store income and reported totals to management.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product selections.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cell And Developmental Biology
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 08.2025 - 08.2026
Skills
- Mammalian cell culture (BSL-2)
- DNA/ RNA purification
- PCR techniques
- Western blotting
- MSD immunoassays
- Group facilitation
- Working with older adults
- Service work
Certification
- Basic life support certified by American Red Cross
Affiliations
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt with experience coaching kids classes
Timeline
Research Intern
Crosswalk Therapeutics
05.2026 - 08.2026
Student Facilitator (volunteer).
UVM Center on Aging.
10.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cell And Developmental Biology
University of Vermont
08.2025 - 08.2026
Assistant Server / Food Runner
Woods Hill Table
01.2025 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Market Basket
01.2023 - 01.2025