Minji Kim
Storrs
Summary
Motivated undergraduate researcher skilled in experimental design, data collection, and analysis. Proven ability to conduct complex laboratory experiments and communicate findings effectively, contributing to team discussions and project advancements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy
02.2024 - Current
- Performed laboratory experiments, adhering to safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Gained hands-on lab skills including pipetting, western blot, urea gel preparation, DNA kinetics reaction, SDS-PAGE, cell culture and treatment, protein purification (FPLC), cell QB assay, ELISA, and hanging drop crystallization.
- Performed protein crystal structure analysis using CCP4i, COOT, and PHENIX for model building, refinement, and validation of X-ray crystallography data.
- Engaged in weekly lab meetings to discuss project progress, address challenges, and strategize next steps.
- Regularly selected, reviewed, and presented project-relevant research articles at lab meetings, facilitating group discussion on current literature and contributing to refinement of experimental direction and study design.
- Provided training to new undergraduate researchers on experiment protocols and safety procedures.
- Managed laboratory inventory, ensuring timely ordering of supplies and preventing project delays.
Pharmacy Department Volunteer
Samsung Medical Center
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Contributed to inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies for daily operations and routine inspection.
- Prepared and filled inpatient medication orders by packaging prescribed medications and organizing them by unit for distribution to hospital wards.
- Provided support in non-sterile compounding by preparing oral powders, cutting tablets, and reconstituting dry syrups.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Student Content Reviewer
Korean Educational Broadcasting System
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Reviewed pre-publication College Entrance Exam preparation materials for factual accuracy, conceptual clarity, and typographical errors.
- Collaborated with production teams and other student reviewers to ensure accurate representation of educational material.
- Suggested revisions to explanations and answer rationales for better student comprehension
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy)
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2029
High School Diploma -
Hanyang College of Education Affiliated High School
Seoul, South Korea02-2023
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Experimental design
- Data collection
- Data interpretation
- Fieldwork experience
- Scientific writing
- Team collaboration
- Content editing
Accomplishments
- Epigenetic regulation of transcription factors involved in NLRP3 inflammasome and NF-kB signaling pathways (2025, Frontiers in Immunology, second author)
- Epigenetic Drivers of Chemoresistance in Nucleobase and Nucleoside Analog Therapies (2025, MDPI Biology, second author, corresponding author)
Participated in publishing two review articles.
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- Immunization Training for Pharmacists
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pharmacy Department Volunteer
Samsung Medical Center
08.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy
02.2024 - Current
Student Content Reviewer
Korean Educational Broadcasting System
01.2023 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy)
University of Connecticut
High School Diploma -
Hanyang College of Education Affiliated High School