Wyatt Zander
Morrisville,NC
Summary
Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate II
KBI Biopharma
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained high-quality records of experiments, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and analysis.
- Streamlined testing procedures, ensuring accurate results while minimizing turnaround time.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
Cell Culture Specialist
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Inhalation Toxicology Facilities Branch
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Maintain and expand in-vitro cell cultures exposed to specific volatile organic compounds (VOC) and aerosols at air liquid interface utilizing a cell culture exposure system (CCES)
- Support the development, maintenance, and operation of CCES and in-house cell cultures
- Perform end point assays to determine the effect of specific VOC’s or aerosols on overall cell health.
Biology Lab Technician
Catawba College
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Prepare all lab materials necessary, including the preparation of reagents
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of laboratories and assist in maintaining laboratory safety protocols.
Artemisinin Research Lead
Catawba College
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Utilized in vitro assays to determine the mechanism of action for parasite toxicity between artemisinin and hemin when within the Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite
- Think critically and design experiments to test various hypotheses, conduct data analysis, interpret results, and determine what next steps are necessary to improve and expand on the results and information obtained.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Catawba College
05.2019
Skills
- ELISA analysis
- In vitro assays
- Cell Culture Techniques
- PCR Techniques
- HPLC Analysis
- Lab Safety
- Technical report and Scientific writing
- Inventory management
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Delivering Presentations
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout (10/2012)
- North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities grant recipient (10/2018)
Publications
Benchmark dose modeling approaches for volatile organic chemicals using a novel air-liquid interface in vitro exposure system, Speen AM., Murray, J., Krantz, QT., Davies, D., Evansky, P., Harrill, J., Everett, LJ., Bundy, J., Dailey, LA., Hill, J., Zander, W., Carlsten, E., Monsees, M., Zavala, J., Higuchi, M., Toxicological Science, 2022
Presentations
- Investigating the Effectiveness of the Antioxidant Catechin Hydrate on Artemisinin Activity in vitro, Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual Meeting, 04/2019, Memphis, TN
- Exploring the Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Gut-Associated bacterial Growth and Metabolism, March 2018, Raleigh, NC
- Benchmark Dose Modeling Approaches for Volatile Organic Chemical Exposed Human Airway Epithelial Cells at Air-Liquid Interface, NC Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, 03/2021, Virtual Event
- Toxicity Screening of Volatile Chemicals Using a Novel Air-Liquid Interface In Vitro Exposure System, NC SOT Meeting, 10/2018, RTP, NC
Timeline
Research Associate II
KBI Biopharma
09.2022 - Current
Cell Culture Specialist
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Inhalation Toxicology Facilities Branch
07.2019 - 09.2022
Artemisinin Research Lead
Catawba College
08.2018 - 04.2019
Biology Lab Technician
Catawba College
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Catawba College
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