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Nina Qiu

Irvine,CA

Summary

An enthusiastic Psychology majored student with a minor in Behavioral Neuroscience, eager to apply academic knowledge and develop practical experience in diverse roles within the psychology field. My background as a Lab Assistant in a Microbiology and Immunology lab has honed my analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, which are directly transferable to psychology-based positions. Passionate about learning and contributing to meaningful projects, I am excited to embrace new challenges and grow in a professional setting. I bring strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset, with a commitment to improving well-being through psychological practices.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Summer Intern

Sina Corporation, Medicine and Health Unit
Beijing, China
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Content Strategy & Development: Spearheaded the curation and management of health-related content for one of China’s largest media platforms, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and engaging articles for a readership of over 2 million users.
  • Data-Driven Optimization: Analyzed user engagement metrics, driving a 25% increase weekly in content performance by optimizing article formats, SEO strategies, and content delivery methods.
  • Campaign Management: Played an integral role in coordinating and launching public health awareness campaigns, working with external partners, and achieving a boost in audience interaction and public engagement.

Lab Assistant Intern

Medical University Of South Carolina, Jiang Lab
Charleston, SC
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Problem-Solving & Research: Enhanced critical thinking skills by investigating and resolving unexpected results and inconsistencies in experimental data, ensuring accuracy and reliability in lab research.
  • Collaboration & Feedback: Actively sought and implemented constructive feedback from mentors, resulting in continuous improvement in research methods and overall performance throughout the internship.
  • Data Management: Accurately recorded experimental results on standardized forms and ensured timely entry into databases, communicating findings to relevant teams to inform project progress.
  • Adaptability & Skill Acquisition: Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new laboratory techniques to support a range of projects, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient completion of tasks.
  • Equipment Expertise: Gained hands-on experience operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting various laboratory instruments, contributing to the effective functioning of lab operations.
  • Technical Proficiency: Developed advanced technical skills, including the use of life science instruments (spectrophotometer, centrifuges, pipettes, etc.), as well as proficiency in qPCR-based quantification, MSD's bioprocess assays, bacterial and fungal culturing, and RNA-in situ hybridization assays.

Summer Intern

Medical University Of South Carolina, Jiang lab
Charleston, SC
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Conducted data collection, recording, and analysis for various experiments, contributing to accurate research outcomes and supporting the team’s scientific objectives.
  • Literature Review & Research: Regularly reviewed scientific literature to stay updated on industry trends, new techniques, and advancements in the field, applying relevant insights to enhance lab methodologies and experimental design.
  • Collaborative Research Support: Assisted senior researchers in designing and refining experimental protocols, ensuring adherence to established scientific methods and contributing to the successful execution of complex projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Adobe software
  • Communication Skills
  • Data Collection and Sample Preparation
  • MSD Assays, Flow Cytometry, RNA-scope Assay, RNA Isolation, Cell Culture
  • Equipment calibration and general lab equipment
  • Able to use spectroscopy and microscopy techniques

Timeline

Summer Intern

Sina Corporation, Medicine and Health Unit
07.2024 - 08.2024

Lab Assistant Intern

Medical University Of South Carolina, Jiang Lab
01.2024 - 05.2024

Summer Intern

Medical University Of South Carolina, Jiang lab
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience

Northeastern University
Nina Qiu