Rose Curtis
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Meticulous Research Assistant with ten years of laboratory experience in both Inorganic and Bioinorganic laboratory settings, strong technical writing skills, and proficient in data analysis and preparing manuscripts in variety of formats.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Achieved successful expression of novel transmembrane transporters in a recombinant E. coli system, followed by their purification with affinity and size exclusion chromatography on an AKTA HPLC system.
- Demonstrated proficiency in protein characterization through the utilization of SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, and protoelipsome-based real-time fluorescence spectroscopy assays.
- Produced visually engaging data presentations using a range of software tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Origin 2020 and Blender.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson , TX
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Oversaw laboratory activities for General Chemistry I students, including the preparation of stock reagents and experiment materials.
- Evaluated student assignments for General Chemistry I laboratory and Biochemistry I lecture, giving constructive feedback on their performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades in accordance with university policies.
- Acted as head Biochemistry I TA organizing grading responsibilities of a team of five TA's and serving as initial point of student contact for grading questions.
- Led review sessions prior to major exams or assignments due dates.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Performed synthesis of colorimetric and fluorescent chemosensors for trace metals in accordance with established protocols.
- Achieved successful characterization of novel chemosensors via metal titrations using fluorescence and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
- Carried out comprehensive literature searches in order to locate relevant articles for review.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of lab equipment for efficient solution and sample processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ACS Certified Biochemistry
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg05-2019
Skills
- Scientific paper experience
- Literature searches
- Analyzing and synthesizing data
- Preparing samples and specimens
- Best laboratory practices
- Protein characterization
- UV-Vis and Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- HPLC
Publications
- Fluorescence-Based Proteoliposome Methods to Monitor Redox-Active Transition Metal Transmembrane Translocation by Metal Transporters. Mitchell A Pope et al. Methods Mol Biol. 2024.
- Low Molecular Weight Fluorescent Probes (LMFPs) to Detect the Group 12 Metal Triad. Ashley D. G. Johnson, Rose M. Curtis, Karl J. Wallace. Chemosensors 2019, 7(2), 22.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Dallas
08.2021 - 05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The University of Texas at Dallas
08.2019 - 08.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The University Of Southern Mississippi
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - ACS Certified Biochemistry
The University of Southern Mississippi
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