Nicholas Shen
Atherton,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Biology undergraduate with hands-on experience in molecular biology and bioprocessing. Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing, aiming to leverage skills as a research scientist to advance innovative scientific projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Assistant
Santa Clara University Media Services
Santa Clara
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Santa Clara
- Gathered, organized and distributed technical documentation
- Installed technical hardware and software in desk side support environment
- Fielded user questions and service requests to address technical issues
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot software issues and implement effective solutions while under time constraints
- Santa Clara
Bioprocessing intern
Keck Graduate Institute
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: BSUITE program
- Performed purification and filtration of biological products using techniques such as centrifugation, chromatography, and membrane filtration
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to bioreactor performance and process deviations
- Conducted routine analysis, monitoring of cell cultures, and fermentation processes to ensure product quality and consistency
- Analyzed data from bioprocessing trials to evaluate process performance, identify trends, and suggest improvements
- Conducted literature reviews and stayed updated on advancements in bioprocessing technologies and industry best practices
- BSUITE program
Researcher
Biology Research Lab
Santa Clara
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Santa Clara University
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design a research question, hypothesis, method, and procedure of a field survey experiment
- Gathered and organized data on mussel abundance using various forms of field surveying including swatch counts, point contact surveys, and quadrat sampling
- Performed comprehensive data analysis with different statistical methods and bioinformatics tools such as Tukey Post hoc test, ANOVA, and independent t-test
- Authored detailed lab reports illustrating experimental methods, organized graphical data, and interpretation to communicate findings effectively
- Santa Clara University
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Biotechnology
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara06.2025
Skills
- PCR/qPCR
- Pipetting
- Titration
- TLC
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Column Chromatography
- IR Spectroscopy
- Microscopy
- Protein Purification
- Cell Assays
- Lab maintenance
- Cell culturing
- Flow cytometry
- Aseptic Technique
- Scientific Writing
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Organization
- Microsoft Office
- CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing
- Bioinformatics tools (BLAST, Bioconductor, RStudio)
- Lab Management Software (Electronic Lab Notebooks)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Timeline
Bioprocessing intern
Keck Graduate Institute
07.2024 - 08.2024
Researcher
Biology Research Lab
10.2023 - 12.2023
Technical Assistant
Santa Clara University Media Services
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Biotechnology
Santa Clara University
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