KHANH NGUYEN
San Diego
Summary
With over 2 aggregate years of research experience between professional laboratories and classes, I've strived to develop and optimize laboratory initiatives in chemical biology and pharmacology. Research contributions to Scripps Research for early developments of novel chemicals in vivo, and pharmaceutical developments as an intern.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research/supply assistant
Scripps Research Institute
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted research in chemical biology
- Made use of methods such as genetic code expansion to direct evolution and modulate cell adaption
- Enhanced efficacy of CH activation through biocatalysis for small molecule drug production
- Custodial assistant responsible for cleaning and upkeep of laboratory
- Warehouse assistant responsible for restocking lab expendables, sending, and receiving lab samples
Research Intern
Lundbeck
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Washing and autoclaving glassware
- Maintaining consumables and reagents
- Pouring SDS-PAGE gels
- Managing compounds using liquid handling robotic machinery
Intern
Aspen Challenge
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Lead designer and programmer for a mental health services website for teenagers
- Pitch the idea to a panel to gain support
- In charge of coordinating meetings between other web designers/app designers
Freelance - part time
Freelance
01.2021 - 01.2024
- 3D Design Commissions - Sourcing clients and taking on work based on their needs
- Communication - Quickly and efficiently updating clients on the progress of their commission
- Research & Development - Learning and researching new information and techniques to keep myself competitive with the market
Barista/dishwasher
Urban Life
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Learning and adapting on the workplace
- Food handling
- Customer Service
- Dishwashing
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of California - San Diego
San Diego06-2029
Skills
- Wet Lab
- Materials restocking
- Research reporting
- Research design
- Lab equipment calibration
- Preparing solutions
- Maintaining lab equipment
Timeline
Research/supply assistant
Scripps Research Institute
01.2024 - 01.2025
Research Intern
Lundbeck
01.2024 - 01.2024
Intern
Aspen Challenge
01.2024 - 01.2024
Barista/dishwasher
Urban Life
01.2022 - 01.2023
Freelance - part time
Freelance
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor's of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of California - San Diego