Joshua Yoo Zussman
Fremont,CA
Summary
Graduate from University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Sciences. Started career in biotechnology field as Lab Support for ABCAMs Cell line Development, and IVD platforms. Worked very hard and displayed my passion for cell biology and earned a promotion as a Research Associate with ABCAMs Cell Line Engineering Platform. Performed many CRISPR large basepair gene knockouts with an emphasis on human cells such (SHSY-5Y, PINK1KO-SHSY5Y, HCT116, and A549). After one year of planning and executing CRISPR projects, ABCAMs site in California was preparing to close. While the rest of ABCAM unfortunately got laid off, ABCAM promoted me to Lab and Workplace Manager to execute relocation project of their In Vitro Diagnostic's team to Waltham, MA.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab and Workplace Manager
ABCAM
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration and validation services for lab equipment
- Professional Verbal and Communicational skills.
- 1 year of Cell Culture experience
- Conducted experiments related to cell culture (CRISPR)
- Excels within team environment
- Lead ABCAMS In Vitro Diagnostics team relocation project from California to Massachusetts.
- Supported Cell Engineering scientific project manager with organizing large bank of custom cell line stock stored in liquid nitrogen
- Completed large relocation project within allocated budget and organized all purchase orders.
- Raised purchase orders for lab consumables and office needs
- Communicated with vendors in advance to plan decommissioning and recommissioning services for IVD equipment.
- Developed plan with lead scientists to decommission their labs
- Filled liquid nitrogen dewars weekly and changed CO2 tanks that supplied our incubators for cell culture purposes.
Research Associate
ABCAM
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized basic tissue culture techniques to revive thawed cells that were frozen in liquid nitrogen
- Expanded and split cells in various sized vessels to prepare for experiments.
- Devised subculture schedule depending on doubling size and expected experiment day.
- Preformed CRISPR CAS 9 Gene Editing technology to cancer cells to complete Knockout cell line projects.
- Preformed Single Cell Cloning using BD Facs Melody to isolate genetically edited knockout cells for expansion and delivery
- Froze down cells in 2 ml cryogenic vials
- Used Snapgene software to analyze success rate of knockout gene edit out of wild type population
Lab and Workplace Support Specialist
ABCAM
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Ordered supplies, obtained pricing and quotes, prepared purchase requests and maintained organized expense log.
- Learned multiple molecular biological techniques.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Created and updated record of all supplies and equipment to monitor inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Safety Officer/Animal Transporter
Dogs Of Violent Exposure
02.2017 - 04.2021
- Keep dogs safe at adoption events by remaining alert to environmental conditions such as crowds, weather condition and noise.
- Transport animals to and from foster to adoption events.
- Demonstrate how to handle unfamiliar dogs to members of public at adoption events.
- Administer appropriate and required medicines as needed to animals during events.
Messenger
Santa Monica Express Inc
11.2016 - 08.2021
- Secured loads in or on vehicle with care, applying expertise in safety management, security planning and hazardous materials handling.
- Recorded information about delivery times, problems and special circumstances.
- Adhered to tight schedule for completing deliveries and retrievals.
- Developed understanding of most efficient routes to take for deliveries to avoid high traffic and construction areas.
- Maintained accurate documentation for pickups and deliveries and handed in reports after each shift.
- Used strong time management skills to coordinate deliveries in timely manner.
- Loaded vehicle carefully, applying knowledge of safety, security and hazardous materials handling
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit
Veterinary Technician Intern
Animal Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Student Worker
Public Health, Medical Informatics
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Formed a well organized team that will come up with ways to combat Opioid Crisis Attend and participate in the 2019 Opioid Hackathon
- Analyzed and designed plan to combat opioid crisis given prompt during hackathon Organize and breakup sections of prompt with team in efficient and effective ways.
- Relayed and put together information from each member of team into a well organized powerpoint presentation
- Presented powerpoint presentation to members of hackathon staff.
Intern
The Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coat to promote healthy appearance and wellness.
- Demonstrated and assisted patients/clients with safety measures around a horse.
- Assisted patients/clients keeping balance while on a horse.
- Assisted patients/clients with fitting required safety apparel.
- Cleaned stalls and all horse related apparel.
Intern
VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
- Cleaned kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Assisted vet techs with handling animals while administering treatments.
Sales Assistant
Bentons Sporting Goods
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Handled credit and debit card payment processing to complete purchasing experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences
University of California Irvine
Irvine06.2021
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA05.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Palisades Charter High School, Charter
Pacific Palisades, CA06.2014
Skills
- Document Management
- Project Planning and Development
- Vendor Sourcing
- Work Flow Planning
- Budget Control
- Inventory Control
Timeline
Lab and Workplace Manager
ABCAM
06.2023 - 12.2023
Research Associate
ABCAM
09.2022 - 06.2023
Lab and Workplace Support Specialist
ABCAM
11.2021 - 09.2022
Veterinary Technician Intern
Animal Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2021
Student Worker
Public Health, Medical Informatics
09.2019 - 12.2019
Intern
The Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding
03.2019 - 07.2019
Intern
VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2017
Safety Officer/Animal Transporter
Dogs Of Violent Exposure
02.2017 - 04.2021
Messenger
Santa Monica Express Inc
11.2016 - 08.2021
Sales Assistant
Bentons Sporting Goods
07.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences
University of California Irvine
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma - undefined
Palisades Charter High School, Charter
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