Taehyun Kim
Summary
Laboratory professional with a Bachelor's degree in Genetics and nearly two years of research experience. Conducted impactful experiments on pesticide exposure in honey bees, leveraging microbiological and molecular techniques. Detail-oriented and reliable, with strong adherence to safety standards. Seeking an entry-level role to apply laboratory skills in a hands-on environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Lab Assistant
Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University
College Station
10.2024 - 05.2026
- Conducted laboratory experiments to assess pesticide exposure effects on microbial communities in honey bees.
- Applied microbiological and molecular techniques, including bacterial culture, DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing analysis, to investigate microbial responses.
- Managed and analyzed experimental datasets in RStudio and Excel, facilitating accurate reporting and interpretation of results.
- Followed SOPs, maintained accurate documentation, and adhered to laboratory safety guidelines.
Food Server
Ohana Grill
College Station
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Demonstrated multitasking and communication skills by delivering efficient service in high-volume environment while balancing full-time academic and research schedule.
Research Lab Assistant
Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology
College Station
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with IUCN-partnered research team to collect, organize, and analyze data, enhancing conservation efforts for endangered species worldwide.
- Reviewed scientific literature on 100+ species and cleaned datasets in Excel, facilitating accurate analysis and reporting.
Lab Technician Intern
Oval Bio
Austin
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with engineers and scientists in developing and testing hydrogen breath analyzer device, contributing to innovative healthcare solutions.
- Facilitated experimental setup, data collection, and preliminary analysis, ensuring accurate results during device development.
- Applied RStudio for data analysis and programmed hardware tasks using Arduino (C/C++), enhancing functionality of device.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Genetics, Bioinformatics
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2026
Skills
- Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) Training
- Laboratory Safety Training (EHS)
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- Wet Lab Techniques
- Microbial Culture
- SOP Compliance
- Laboratory documentation
- Data analysis
- R-Studio & Excel
- Laboratory Coordination
Certification
- Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) Training
- Laboratory Safety Training (EHS)
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- Effective Use of Class II Biological Safety Cabinets
References
- Erick Motta, Professor at Texas A&M University, erick.motta@ag.tamu.edu
- Eliot Kim, Corporate Finance Manager, eliottokim@gmail.com
Timeline
Research Lab Assistant
Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University
10.2024 - 05.2026
Food Server
Ohana Grill
08.2023 - 05.2026
Research Lab Assistant
Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology
08.2023 - 05.2024
Lab Technician Intern
Oval Bio
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor Degree - Genetics, Bioinformatics
Texas A&M University