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Joan Balayan

San Bruno,CA

Summary

Seeks to obtain an internship in epidemiology research and clinical data analysis with an institution that promotes an optimal learning experience for students by sharing a unique blend of professional and educational knowledge.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Operations Specialist

Exelixis, Inc.
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Personnel management
  • Coordinated external Operations contractors and determined resources needed.
  • Lab equipment management
  • Coordinated repairs and preventive maintenance with vendors.
  • Scheduled installation of new lab equipment
  • Independently identify and troubleshoot related issues.
  • Oversight of purchasing service contracts.
  • Managed asset tag system of new incoming equipment.
  • Lab services management
  • Coordinated onsite stockrooms (including vendor management)
  • Orientation and onboarding for incoming research employees.
  • Strategic planning for future needs and processes.
  • Involvement in cross-functional roles within facilities and operations departments.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing high-quality products at competitive prices
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget

Scientist II (Discovery Biology)

Exelixis, Inc.
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Designed and conducted research experiments that led to the discovery of a novel target, resulting in a patent application and potential for significant advancements in the field.
    Analyzed and interpreted complex data sets using statistical software, leading to the identification of key trends and correlations that informed future research directions.
    Wrote comprehensive reports and presented findings at department meetings.
    Implemented research protocols and procedures that improved efficiency and accuracy in data collection, reducing experimental errors.

Scientist I (Discovery Biology)

Exelixis, Inc.
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Developed, optimized, and executed independently cell-based activity assays to evaluate the efficacy of anti-cancer drug candidates in various in vitro models, including immortalized and primary cells.
    Developed, evaluated, optimized, and implemented new technologies, laboratory protocols, and methodologies for cell-based assays to meet project goals and objectives.
    Maintained familiarity with current scientific literature relevant to the research experiments or program.

Research Associate II

DiscoverX Corporation
07.2016 - 09.2017
  • Performed and optimized cell-based and biochemical assays with diverse biomarkers in an automation environment.
  • Experienced with in vitro biology laboratory equipment, western blot (SDS-PAGE), mammalian cell culture, lentivirus, ELISA, Incucyte, and fluorescence microscopy.
  • Maintained laboratory notebook in a complete, consistent, and concise manner in accordance with company intellectual property policies and practices.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Ascend Clinical
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Organized work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting, and logging specimens.
  • Maintained quality results by running standards and controls and verified equipment function through routine maintenance and advanced troubleshooting.

Staff Research Associate II (Lung Biology Center)

University of California, San Francisco
02.2013 - 08.2015
  • Designed and executed experiments to detect the amount of cytokines using magnetic beads ELISA and Magpix Luminex.
  • Isolated and processed human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, serum, plasma, RNA, and DNA from whole blood; isolated DNA from saliva and tissue.
  • Modified customized and complex protocols involving cell culture, cryopreservation, RNA, and DNA purifications.

Life Science Research Assistant

Stanford University
03.2011 - 01.2013
  • Performed isolation and process of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, serum, plasma, RNA, and DNA from the whole blood.
  • Performed data entry and cataloging of samples collected using the FileMaker Pro database.
  • Updated study logistics, monthly billing, processing worksheets, and cheat sheets for every study.

Education

Master of Science in Public Health - Epidemiology and Statistics

Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

College of Arts and Science, University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Skills

Research Projects

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Publications

Preclinical Characterization of XL092, a Novel Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor of MET, VEGFR2, AXL, and MER, Mol Cancer Ther, 02/01/2023, Hsu J, Chong C, Serrill J, Goon L, Balayan J, Johnson EN, Lorenzana G, Wu S, Leong KG, Yun TJ, Wang Y, Jiang F, Bannen L, Lamb P, Xu W, Yu P, 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-22-0262, 36399631, PMC9890135

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Laboratory Operations Specialist

Exelixis, Inc.
06.2022 - 06.2023

Scientist II (Discovery Biology)

Exelixis, Inc.
03.2020 - 06.2022

Scientist I (Discovery Biology)

Exelixis, Inc.
09.2017 - 03.2020

Research Associate II

DiscoverX Corporation
07.2016 - 09.2017

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Ascend Clinical
09.2015 - 06.2016

Staff Research Associate II (Lung Biology Center)

University of California, San Francisco
02.2013 - 08.2015

Life Science Research Assistant

Stanford University
03.2011 - 01.2013

Master of Science in Public Health - Epidemiology and Statistics

Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science - Biology

College of Arts and Science, University of San Francisco

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