Zhefan Sun
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Dedicated laboratory technician with experience in plant cultivation and entomological research. Proficient in PCR and HPLC techniques, ensuring meticulous sample preparation and data collection to drive impactful research outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Purdue Forestry Entomology Lab
West Lafayette, Indiana
04.2024 - Current
- Set traps in the field to collect and track insects.
- PCR and HPLC.
- Identify insect species.
- Processing of plant and insect samples.
- Participate in raising and cultivating a variety of plants, and accumulate experience in plant growth cycle management, as well as pest and disease control.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring proper function and cleanliness.
- Assisted in data collection and documentation for entomological research studies.
- Prepared samples for analysis by following lab safety protocols and procedures.
- Making specimens.
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Entomology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2026
Skills
- Insect identification
- Data analysis
- Sample processing
- Laboratory techniques
- Plant cultivation
- Equipment maintenance
- PCR techniques
- HPLC techniques
- Field work
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Purdue Forestry Entomology Lab
04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Entomology
Purdue University
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