MICHAEL JOAQUIN LUNIN

Dynamic Operations Associate at Southwest Recreation Center with expertise in process optimization and effective communication. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and enhance team collaboration. Skilled in bacterial culture and data analysis, I consistently deliver results while maintaining a keen attention to detail. Recognized for implementing solutions that streamline operations.

• Dr. Ilyas Sahin, Gastrointestinal Oncology, 20, Gainesville, FL, 06/23, 07/23
• Dr. Frederick Kaye, Pulmonary Oncology, 20, Gainesville, FL, 06/23, 07/23
• Dr. Tanvi Manohar, Infectious Disease, 45, Gainesville, FL, 08/23, 12/23

Development and use of a bioreactor assembly for continuous culture of complex fecal communities, Chancellor McGriff, BS, Rachel Newsome, PhD, Michael J. Lunin, Raad Z. Gharaibeh, PhD, Christian Jobin, PhD, 02/19/25

Human Rights Coalition, Assisted in ID drives to help the greater Alachua community. Worked with individuals who wished to obtain a community ID for personal reasons.

• Cooking
• Running
• Strength Training
• Rock Climbing
• Home Microbiology

• Beach Volleyball
• Pickleball
• Kickball

• Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry 1 (CHM2045), Gainesville, FL, Fall 2022, Current, Assisted in a weekly discussion where I taught and explained difficult chemistry problems on the board in front of 40+ students., Hosted smaller study group for students to ask questions and assist on a more personal level.
• Teaching Assistant, Virology (MCB 5505), Gainesville, FL, Spring 2024, Graded exams and homework, and met with students to discuss exam questions.
• Alpha Zeta, General Member, Fall 2022, Current, Invited to CALS Honors Society, contributing to community service projects, and engaging with faculty to learn more about the college.
• Alpha Zeta, Vice President/Membership Recruitment, Fall 2023, Current, Recruited members to join Alpha Zeta and led pledging process for incoming members.

• Undergraduate Volunteer, Jobin Lab, Gainesville, FL, 08/21, 05/22, 08/23, 05/24, Performed comprehensive lab maintenance, including biohazard cleaning, supply replenishment, chemical room organization, and autoclaving duties., Participated in weekly journal club, engaging with presentations by graduate students and postdocs on data and recent high-impact research publications., Researched and assisted graduate student in production of 'mega-media;' a nutrient rich broth for the culture of fastidious bacterial species., Practiced, performed, and developed lab skills, including but not limited to PCR, lambda red bacterial engineering, and Crispr-Transposase bacterial engineering.
• University Scholar, Jobin Lab, Gainesville, FL, 08/22, 05/23, Performed and developed own research project learning skills such as bacterial cell culture, mutagenesis, 16S rRNA gene PCR, and utilization of anaerobic chamber., Attempted EMS mutagenesis on sulfidogenic bacteria, Bilophila wadsworthia, to knock out hydrogen sulfide producing gene., Presented research at undergraduate research symposium., Fucose impact on the growth and motility of genotoxic Escherichia coli, 08/24, Present, Dr. Ye Yang, Developed protocols to study the growth and motility of genotoxic metabolite producing bacteria in fucose supplemented M9 minimal media.
• Operations Associate, Southwest Recreation Center, Gainesville, FL, Spring 2025, Current, Worked with a team where we coordinated different activities in the gym including special events, tours for prospective students, and more.

• CPR Certified