Maxwell J. Bachochin
La Jolla,USA
Summary
Ph.D. candidate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics fundamentally motivated by a deep passion for science. Hands-on experience in collaborative projects centering structural biology, protein biochemistry, and biophysics. Seeking an internship at Eli Lilly to leverage expertise in CryoEM, HDX-MS, protein engineering, and biochemical assays for drug discovery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher, Ph.D.
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, USA
08.2020 - Current
- Investigating mitochondrial protein import receptors Tom70 and Tom20 using CryoEM, X-ray crystallography, HDX-MS, and crosslinking techniques
- Developed strategies to overcome structural determination challenges regarding specimen stability
- Initiated collaborations with interdisciplinary teams to enhance understanding of Tom70 and Tom20 function
- Drafting several manuscripts for publication
- Prospective Graduation: Dec 2025 /May2026 (timing is flexible and can accommodate prospective employment)
Graduate Researcher, M.S.
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Characterized short-chain fatty acid kinases, focusing on enzyme-substrate interactions and structure-function analysis
- Led purification and kinetic studies to identify novel bacterial enzymes involved in fatty acid metabolism
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Purified a novel SCFA kinase enzyme from Desulfovibrio vulgaris str. Hildenborough
Visiting Undergraduate Researcher
Medical College of Wisconsin
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Genotyped a novel mouse model for spinal muscular atrophy with progressive myoclonic epilepsy (SMA-PME)
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA12-2025
M.S. - Molecular Biology
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
01.2020
B.S. - Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
01.2018
Skills
- Cryogenic Electron Microscopy (CryoEM)
- Data Processing (CryoSPARC, RELION)
- Model Building (Phenix, ModelAngelo)
- Mammalian Tissue Culture
- Mammalian Recombinant Protein Expression
- Bacterial Recombinant Protein Expression
- Hydrogen-Deuterium Exchange Mass Spectrometry (HDX-MS)
- Site-Specific Chemical Crosslinking
- Protein Purification
- General Protein Biochemistry
- Laboratory Microbiology
- Molecular Cloning
- Multi-lab Collaboration
- Scientific Communication
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
Social Media Contact
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxwell-bachochin-465143297
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Researcher, Ph.D.
University of California, San Diego
08.2020 - Current
Graduate Researcher, M.S.
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
09.2018 - 05.2020
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
09.2017 - 05.2020
Visiting Undergraduate Researcher
Medical College of Wisconsin
06.2017 - 08.2017
Ph.D. - Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
University of California, San Diego
M.S. - Molecular Biology
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
B.S. - Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
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