Takudzwa Chirenje
Cell And Molecular Biology Graduate Student
Hayward,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Biomedical Research Intern
Gladstone Institutes
San Francisco , California
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Cultured and maintained cells for downstream HIV analysis
- Processed fresh human tonsils into human lymphoid aggregate cells (HLAC) for modeling HIV latency
- Made CRISPR-Cas9 enveloped delivery vehicle (Cas9-EDV) for targeted CRISPR screens in tissue-derived resting primary T cells
- Phenotyped immune cells by multi-parametric Flow cytometry
- Analyzed flow cytometry data using Flowjo software
- Orally presented summer research at UCSF/CFAR symposium
- Orally presented research in Gladstone lab meeting
Community Builder
College Of Science, California State University
Hayward , California
8 2022 - 2023.05
- Provided peer support to 10 STEM students who started their first year of college.
- Focused on three experiential elements of college: social, academic, and personal in order to provide support such as organized social gatherings, campus resources, study groups, and personal check-ins.
- Exhibited effective communication skills, patience, organization, confidence in initiating conversations, and ability to connect and engage with students.
Biochemistry Research Volunteer
Biochemistry Department, CSUEB
Hayward , California
2022.07 - 2023.05
- Performed scientific research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Made pistachio leaf and nut extracts for biochemical analysis.
- Used HPLC to characterize more than 15 antioxidants in leaf and nut extracts.
- Analyzed HPLC data.
- Made supply budget for supply grant.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Mathematics Learning Assistant
STEM Lab At California State University
Hayward , California
2021.08 - 2023.05
- Provided resource for faculty implementing active-learning and source of feedback from student perspective.
- Attended Mathematics class every day and interacted with 30 students in class.
- Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
- Met with students outside of class to provide specialized instruction such as tutoring services through drop in hours.
- Took attendance and followed up with students who were absent for long periods of time, provided peer support.
- Built community through ice breakers.
Volunteer
The Cedars Rehabilitation Centre
Midlands , South Africa
2020.06 - 2021.01
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Worked in kitchen, cooking meals for more than 20 patients.
- Went to go pick up patients and spoke to loved ones about what rehabilitation entailed.
- Established strong relationships and supported patients through providing safe spaces to communicate privately.
Education
Master of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 2023.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Concentration in Microbiology
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA 2021.08 - 2023.05
Skills
Communication
Organization
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Time management
Bioinformatics Skills
Aseptic Technique
Cell Staining
Cell Culturing
Use of Flow Cytometry
Analyzing Flow Cytometry Data using Flowjo
Production of CRISPR-Cas9 viral particles
Processing of primary cells, human tonsils
Bacterial transformation, transfection and transduction
Use of High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
Analyzing HPLC data
Making Phenolic Compound Standards for HPLC
Microbiology Biochemical Testing
Growing Bacterial Culture
Languages
English
Excellent
Shona
Excellent
Relevant Coursework Completed
Immunology, Genetics, Evolution, Medical Microbiology, Survey of Biochemistry, Microbe-Host Interactions, Organic Chemistry, General Microbiology, Calculus, Physics, Bioinformatics, Skills for scientific writing, Advances in Cell and Molecular Biology (Epigenetics)
Timeline
Biomedical Research Intern
Gladstone Institutes
2024.06 - 2024.08
Master of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
San Francisco State University
2023.08 - Current
Biochemistry Research Volunteer
Biochemistry Department, CSUEB
2022.07 - 2023.05
Mathematics Learning Assistant
STEM Lab At California State University
2021.08 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Concentration in Microbiology
California State University - East Bay
2021.08 - 2023.05
Volunteer
The Cedars Rehabilitation Centre
2020.06 - 2021.01
Community Builder
College Of Science, California State University
8 2022 - 2023.05
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