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Work History
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Kayla Nguyen

Memphis,TN

Summary

Undergraduate Student Researcher with academic knowledge in Aspergillus nidulans and hands-on experience in laboratory. Familiar with data collection, data analysis, and biochemical techniques. Can articulate presentation skills with numerous presentations at team meetings.

Experienced and skilled Document Control Specialist with strong background in document control and processing systems. Technically-astute organizer and distributor with familiarity in Excel. Reliable in completing detail oriented work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Rhodes College
Memphis, Tennessee
06.2023 - Current

• Engage in research using Aspergillus nidulans, a filamentous fungus
• Focus on unraveling the intricate mechanisms of fungal growth and division, with a particular emphasis on the roles and interactions of various proteins
• Utilized the Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation (BiFC) technique, a method that allows for the direct observation of protein interactions within the living cells
• Currently advancing research by employing the yeast two-hybrid system
• Furthering our understanding of fungal biology but also contributes to broader scientific knowledge in the field of cellular and molecular biology

Document Quality Assurance Specialist

Engineered Medical Systems, LLC
Bartlett, Tennessee
06.2022 - Current

• Engineered Medical Systems is a company that manufactures medical instrumentation, implants, and surgical devices
• Meticulously review and manage crucial manufacturing documents, ensuring accuracy and rectifying any discrepancies
• Closely collaborating with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize documentation practices, thus contributing to the overall quality and reliability of our products
• Organizing and distributing these documents to the appropriate teams, demanding an exceptional level of attention to detail
• Maintaining the high standards of quality and efficiency that are synonymous with Engineered Medical Systems

Nail Receptionist

Nina's Nails
Memphis , TN
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments
  • Processed payments
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events
  • Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Bartlett High School
Memphis
05-2022

Skills

  • Research Capabilities
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Data Collection
  • Data Entry
  • Team Collaboration
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Lab Settings
  • Production and Processing
  • Mathematics

Languages

Spanish
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

I was given the opportunity to be placed on the Yeast Two-Hybrid research for Dr. Hill's Lab at Rhodes College. He believed in my efficiency enough to promote me from doing the BiFC technique to the complex Yeast Two-Hybrid research.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Rhodes College
06.2023 - Current

Document Quality Assurance Specialist

Engineered Medical Systems, LLC
06.2022 - Current

Nail Receptionist

Nina's Nails
06.2020 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Rhodes College

High School Diploma -

Bartlett High School
Kayla Nguyen