Noah Mahnke
Ann Arbor
Summary
Master's Chemical Cancer Biology Student and Senior Biomolecular Science student with healthcare and laboratory experience and interest in medicinal chemistry and biochemistry. Knowledge in American Sign Language practice, with goals to continuously improve proficiency and skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Rotation Student
Venneti Lab
09.2025 - Current
- Performed routine cell culture maintenance, harvested, and processed samples for downstream assays for the laboratory team.
- Analyzed experimental data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in findings for project reports.
- Conducted biochemical assays to support ongoing research objectives, and validate experimental hypotheses.
- Collaborated with research colleagues to propose and design future project directions, while operating with autonomy.
Research Coordinator Assistant
University Pediatricians DMC Children’s Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitate clinic visits for various FDA drug studies.
- Obtain, then process blood samples from patients to send to analytical sites.
- Screen, approach to inform, and consent to multiple studies involved across the hospital and specialties.
- Developed and maintained study documentation, including informed consent forms and data collection tools.
- Conducted EKG tests to assess cardiac function and detect abnormalities.
Research Assistant
Nikolovska-Coleska Lab
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Maintain and grow multiple cell lines for experiments, storage, or future research.
- Perform experiments involving the testing of the potency of new drug compounds.
- Assist Research Assistant Professors with experiments involving biochemical and biophysical assays.
Research Tech
Kellogg Institute
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed models to visualize key locations for bone growth and development.
- I attended lab meetings with the project team and provided input on where improvements could be made.
- Carried out and optimized fabrication methods for tissue engineering platforms developed.
Student Extern/Tech Aide
Beaumont Health
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered CPR and blood runs for physicians during resuscitation/critical cases.
- Provided direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with medical procedures.
- Logged scheduled maintenance and updated records on patient charts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of emergency room equipment and supplies.
Team Member
Little Caesars
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated cash register and managed customer transactions efficiently.
- Prepared food items in accordance with company standards and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and best practices.
Referee
Self Employed Services
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed conflict resolution between players, coaches, and spectators effectively.
- Maintained composure under pressure while making quick, accurate decisions.
- Mentored new referees on best practices and effective officiating strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Cancer Chemical Biology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biomolecular Science
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2026
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI07.2022
Guest Student -
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan, MINo Degree - Biomedical Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- ASL Intermediate fluency
- Emergency response
- Cell culture maintenance
- Biochemical assays
- Data analysis
- Sample processing
- Research documentation
- Time management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Professional Working
German
Elementary
Timeline
Master Rotation Student
Venneti Lab
09.2025 - Current
Research Coordinator Assistant
University Pediatricians DMC Children’s Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Nikolovska-Coleska Lab
08.2024 - 09.2025
Research Tech
Kellogg Institute
12.2023 - 09.2024
Student Extern/Tech Aide
Beaumont Health
09.2021 - 09.2022
Team Member
Little Caesars
05.2021 - 08.2021
Referee
Self Employed Services
05.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Cancer Chemical Biology
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Biomolecular Science
University of Michigan
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Oakland Community College
Guest Student -
Oakland University
No Degree - Biomedical Sciences
Michigan State University
Awards
University of Michigan James B. Angell Scholar, University Honors, University of Michigan, Michigan State University Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Dean's List, Best in Class 16th Annual Lyman Briggs Research Symposium.
Research Poster Presentations
- 2025 Midwest Metabolism/TRiMAD Meeting
- University of Michigan 24th Annual Pathology Research Symposium
- University of Michigan Annual UROP Research Symposium