Scientist Resume Example

RESEARCH SCIENTIST RESUME TEMPLATE (TEXT FORMAT)

SUMMARY

Result-driven Molecular Biologist with a background in immune-cell therapy with hands-on experience in T -cells and NK cells engineering, immune assay development such as cytotoxicity assay, ADCC assay, cytokine release assay and multicolor flow cytometry. Self-starter with demonstrated abilities in managing scientific projects by meeting aggressive timelines. Proven success across multiple scientific disciplines, documented with 20+ peer-reviewed publications and patent applications.

EDUCATION

PhD in Molecular Biology

University of Colorado, Denver, CO

SKILLS

• Molecular Biology: Cloning, RT-PCR, Expression vector design, Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) design, genome editing (by ZFNs and CRISPR), in-vitro RNA synthesis, and RNP electroporation.
• Virology: AAV, Lentiviral vector design, small scale virus production, transduction and stable cell line generation.
• Animal model: In-vivo working experiences with tumor mice models by various administration methods such as intramuscular, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous injections and ex vivo studies.
• Scientific writing and data analysis: IND filing, Patent filing, SOPs, abstracts, manuscript preparations, power-point presentation good record-keeping habit, proficient with data analysis using common software (Flowjo Softmax, Prism, etc.).
• Biochemistry: Protein purification (His-tag by Ni-NTA, gel-filtration, affinity chromatography, etc.), immunoprecipitation, SDS PAGE, western blotting, enzyme assays.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Sparta, New York, NY

May 2012 – Present

• Isolation and expansion of T-cells and NK-cells from blood samples.
• Multicolor flow cytometry base characterization NK cells and T cells.
• Develope in vitro cytotoxicity assay on human cancer cell lines with primary NK and T-cells.
• Engineering of NK cells, T cells with chimeric antigen receptors (CARs).
• Generate six CARs lines: two for targeting a solid tumor, two for hematologic malignancies and two for targeting immune checkpoints.
• Validation of CAR lines by cytotoxicity with corresponding cancer target cell lines.
• Establishe high-affinity CD16 expressing NK cell line for screening the antibodies by ADCC.
• Gene knockout in tumor cell lines with CRISPR.
• Developed multiplex ELISA based cytokine release assay on a high throughput platform.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Froehling & Robertson, Inc, New York, NY

Oct. 2011 – Apr. 2012

• Purified muscle stem cell by flow cytometry from patient muscle biopsy samples.
• Studied muscle cell engraftment study by confocal imaging in MDX mouse model.
• Corrected dystrophic disease locus of patient iPSCs by CRISPR/Cas9.
• Generated and differentiated human ES/iPS cells toward muscle progenitors.
• Generated doxycycline-inducible genetically engineered mouse model.

Good Skills to Include on Scientist Resume

1. Proficiency in the calibration and use of laboratory instruments.
2. Preparation of laboratory reagents and cell culture media.
3. Extensive knowledge of legal and professional office practices, procedures, business correspondence and file management.