TU KHIEM HO
Rochester,MN
Summary
A Biology major/Biochemistry minor graduate with extensive experience in medicine research, laboratory skills and teaching/communication skills. Avid passion for the study of medicine. Professionally trained for laboratory teamwork, scientific research, data analysis, and leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Specimen Operations Trainee
Mayo Clinic
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Accessioned biospecimens of various types.
- Trained on identifying biohazards and infectious agents.
- Mastered two computer softwares from scratch (Soft RnV and Lab Test Catalogue)
- Practiced maintaining cleanliness up to laboratory standards on a daily basis.
Medicine Student Researcher and Co-researcher
Winona State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Main researcher and author of a biochemistry project titled "Investigation on Drug-Drug Effects of Propranolol and Clomipramine in Rat Liver Microsome Using HPLC And Compact Mass Spectrometry" (led by Dr Myoung Eun Lee, PhD)
- Presented posters at ACS National Conference in Indianapolis, IN (March 2023)
- Exercised laboratory techniques and monitored scientific machines on a weekly basis (9 hours commitment/week)
- Co-authored biochemistry research on green tea extracts, ciprofloxacin, and diphenhydramine with fellow researchers from Winona State University (Kyler Ford and Tess Buescher).
Professional Tutor, ACCUPLACER-STARFISH Specialist
Minnesota State Southeast Technical College
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Tutored Biology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Math, and Psychology
- Taught stress management/study strategies
- Represented the school on all matters related to the course entrance test (ACCUPLACER)
- Managed and assigned Red Flags/Tutoring referrals on STARFISH (student-assisting website)
- Helped student with digital navigations (D2L, online homework) and troubleshot basic computer errors.
Teaching Assistant/s2i leader/TRIO-SAS tutor
Winona State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked as a secondary resource for students during/after lectures
- Led mid-sized groups of students (below 50 people) twice a week to reinforce organic chemistry concepts
- Tutored for students with disabilities or are under-represented (TRIO-SAS program)
- Offered help in the laboratory
Club secretary
WSU Pre-medicine club
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Created content and presented for the club
- Tracked board meetings and kept notes of important events
- Acted as communication representative for the club and kept members updated with events.
Laptop Inventory Specialist
Winona State University Technology Center
- Assisted students with laptop issues and distributing new laptops
- Kept track of inventory and unloaded pallets of new stocks.
Voluntary Study Abroad Ambassador
Word Education Group
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Presented at Study Abroad fairs to share experiences of an international student living overseas
- Worked as an interpreter for the Vice President of SUNY College at Old Westbury at the fair.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Winona State University
Winona, MN06.2023
Skills
- Laboratory skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Data Analysis
- Leadership skills
- Microsoft skills
- Communications/Public speaking
- Bilingual (Vietnamese, English)
Training
- Laboratory Conduct Training by Mayo Clinic trainers and College Professors (PhD's)
- Classroom Management Training by staff at Winona State University and Southeast Technical College (MBA's, MA's)
Timeline
Specimen Operations Trainee
Mayo Clinic
07.2024 - 07.2024
Professional Tutor, ACCUPLACER-STARFISH Specialist
Minnesota State Southeast Technical College
08.2023 - 05.2024
Medicine Student Researcher and Co-researcher
Winona State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant/s2i leader/TRIO-SAS tutor
Winona State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Club secretary
WSU Pre-medicine club
08.2021 - 05.2022
Voluntary Study Abroad Ambassador
Word Education Group
05.2019 - 08.2019
Laptop Inventory Specialist
Winona State University Technology Center
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Winona State University
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