Thomas Chen
Toronto,ON
Summary
Motivated third-year biochemistry specialist undergraduate interested in researching host-pathogen interactions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SUMMER RESEARCH INTERN
Dr Ying Xia (University Of Cincinnati)
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Closely followed Ph.D. student researching environmental-gene interactions involved in eyelid development
- Performed SDS-PAGE, genotyping, DNA isolation, and H&E staining
- Practiced cell culture of murine keratinocytes
SANDWICH ARTIST
SLOW G'S EATERY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared and restocked sandwich ingredients in the mornings
- Satisfied customer orders in a fast-paced environment
- Trained to maintain a clean and safe environment around food preparation machines
COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEER
PLEASANT HILL INSTRUCTIONAL GARDEN
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Helped maintain a large variety of plants native to California, spending 4 hours a week mulching, weeding, planting, and working on long-term projects
- Gathered data on water pH, salinity, and possible pollution of the nearby river
- Taught gardening skills to new volunteers
Education
HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biochemistry Specialist
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON05.2025
High School Diploma -
Dougherty Valley High School
San Ramon, CA05.2021
Skills
- Spectroscopy: NMR and IR
- Biochemistry: SEC, Western Blot, DNA isolation, Bradford Assay, and enzyme activity assays
- Software: ChemDraw and SnapGene
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
SUMMER RESEARCH INTERN
Dr Ying Xia (University Of Cincinnati)
06.2023 - 08.2023
SANDWICH ARTIST
SLOW G'S EATERY
06.2022 - 08.2022
COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEER
PLEASANT HILL INSTRUCTIONAL GARDEN
08.2016 - 08.2020
HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biochemistry Specialist
University of Toronto
High School Diploma -
Dougherty Valley High School