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VALERIE LIN

San Ramon,CA

Summary

Chemistry major completing final coursework, with hands-on experience in computational chemistry, antibody development, and spectroscopic analysis. Familiar with Gaussian-based DFT modeling, vibrational analysis, and immunoassay workflows. Adept at interpreting experimental and computational data using tools like IGOR Pro and Excel. Strong scientific writing background and collaborative experience across both academic and industry research settings. Foundational experience in computational chemistry, and a strong interest in cheminformatics applications for drug discovery and materials science.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Immunology Intern

Lin-Zhi International Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Contributed to early-stage therapeutic antibody development by performing hapten immunizations in mice, and facilitating hybridoma production through B-cell and myeloma fusion.
  • Generated and validated enzyme-hapten conjugates for use in immunoassay screening, supporting high-specificity detection methods in diagnostic platforms.
  • Participated in immunoassay R&D for clinical diagnostics, analyzing antibody specificity, and optimizing assay performance through iterative testing and data interpretation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional scientists to refine experimental workflows and ensure the reproducibility of biochemical data for potential clinical applications.

Freelance Editor

Lin-Na Chou, PhD
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Edited peer-reviewed manuscripts in medicine and life sciences, enhancing clarity, technical accuracy, and adherence to journal formatting guidelines.
  • Collaborated with researchers to improve data presentation and scientific communication, contributing to higher acceptance rates for publication.
  • Gained deep familiarity with biological terminology, experimental reporting standards, and research data integrity across disciplines.

Shadowing Student

Stanford Medical Center
Palo Alto, CA
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Observed patient care, diagnostic procedures, and lab-based clinical testing in a hospital environment.
  • Reviewed patient histories, and participated in rounds to gain exposure to applied diagnostics and biomedical interpretation.
  • Learned use of clinical instrumentation and data-informed decision-making in patient evaluations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of California, Merced
Merced, CA
08-2025

High School Diploma -

California High School
San Ramon, CA
01.2021

Skills

Computational Chemistry
Gaussian, DFT, Vibrational Analysis, HOMO-LUMO Calculations

Spectroscopy & Lab Techniques
NMR, UV-Vis, IR/FTIR, Raman, Immunoassays, Enzyme Conjugation, Cell Culture

Data & Programming
IGOR Pro, Jupyter (basic), Excel, Data Interpretation, Technical Writing

Timeline

Immunology Intern

Lin-Zhi International Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024

Freelance Editor

Lin-Na Chou, PhD
01.2021 - 08.2023

Shadowing Student

Stanford Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of California, Merced

High School Diploma -

California High School

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