Nathan Evans
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Research biologist with 4 years of academic and industry research experience. Possesses experience in a wide variety of prevalent lab techniques. Most skilled in cell culture work. Skilled in data analysis, experimental design, and problem-solving to be able to solve complex scientific problems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate II - Light Microscopy
City of Hope
06.2024 - Current
- Work in a collaborative environment and help scientists achieve their imaging goals.
- Teach and assist others in the proper use of high-quality computer operated microscope systems including widefield, confocal, and 2-photon microscope systems.
- Performs a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments. Records and validates results for accuracy and completeness.
- Troubleshoots procedures if experiment results are unexpected or unsatisfactory. Recommends alternative procedures.
- Responsible for accurately recording work performed including results and methodology. Calculates, compiles and analyzes data obtained from work performed.
- Independently evaluates research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve the quality of results by providing input to overall research design.
- Trains lab staff in specialized procedures, equipment and theoretical concepts behind unique tests.
- Contributes to the preparation of manuscripts by describing methods and specialized techniques. Keeps abreast of new and improved techniques.
English Teacher
Avalon Langcon
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Assess and monitor student progress through regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and techniques to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
Research Associate
Biotium
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Lead projects for a universal antigen retrieval buffer and an unreleased luciferase assay kit.
- Performed immunofluorescence staining and confocal microscopy daily to evaluate the effectiveness of different buffer configurations for antigen retrieval
- Maintained both adherent and attached cell lines, including HeLa and Jurkat cells for cell-based assays.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to support experiments and move past blocks in experiment progress.
- Assisted in fulfilling and QCing production orders for customers.
- Performed PCR, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, Cell Culture, and ATPase assays among others for QC experiments.
Research Associate
Clear Labs
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in experiments for developing a robotic system for automated salmonella detection in food.
- Experiments included DNA extraction and library preparation for sequencing.
- Assisted with company services to detect contamination in customer food samples using PCR and sequencing.
- Experience using Illumina and Nanopore based NGS platforms
- Performed inventory management weekly.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UCSB Ma Lab
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted a research study on Measles virus (MeV) proteins, such as P protein, and interactions with host proteins.
- Performed cell lysis experiments to extract proteins for Western Blotting.
- Co-immunoprecipitation was used to extract intact virus-host protein complexes, which showed possible dynein interactions after mass spectrometry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry-Molecular Biology
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2018
Skills
- Microscopy - Widefield, Confocal, 2-photon
- Super resolution techniques
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Data Analysis
- Experimental Planning
- Literature Review
- NGS
- PCR and qPCR
- Protein and DNA extraction
- Western Blotting
- SDS PAGE
- Immunoprecipitation
- Immunofluorescence
- Cell-based Assays/Luciferase Assays
- Technical writing
- Data collection
- Inventory assessments
- Research methodology
Timeline
Research Associate II - Light Microscopy
City of Hope
06.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Avalon Langcon
03.2022 - 08.2023
Research Associate
Biotium
10.2019 - 03.2022
Research Associate
Clear Labs
05.2019 - 08.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UCSB Ma Lab
01.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry-Molecular Biology
UC Santa Barbara
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