XuXin Sun
Vancouver
Summary
I am a very self-motivated and passionate researcher with knowledge in various fields related to new drug and biotechnology development. I have robust background in both wet lab works and conducting and analyzing scientific studies. I have contributed to various research projects and collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovative researches. I have demonstrated critical thinking and proficiency in data analysis, project progress tracking and research methodologies in preclinical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Cuprous Pharmaceuticals Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Individually lead and monitored progress on new nanomedicine based research projects in anticancer and antiviral fields.
- Collaborated with internal team members and external partners to ensure completion of deliverable targets on time.
- Review and draft standardized protocols and kept good records of experiment results.
- Supported and wrote applications to secure various research grants.
- Training of research students and new hires
Research Assistant
University of British Columbia
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Designed and executed various cellular assays and immunology related experiments
- Participated in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, and guide research progresses
- Supported grant writing and contributed to securing research fundings for new research projects in brain development and corticosteroids
Undergraduate Research Student
StemCell Technologies Inc.
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Gained hands-on experience by conducting experiments under the guidance of scientists in particle chemistry team.
- Contributed to new R&D projects and developed new assays which were later drafted into company wide protocols
- Managed supplies inventory, kept organized records for research results
Education
Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary Oncology Program
University of British Columbia
Vancouver12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biochemistry
University of Victoria
Victoria12-2017
Skills
- Well experienced in both industrial and academic settings
- Strong Scientific writing skills in report and grant applications
- Strong presentation skills
- Critical thinking of research results and data analysis
- Problem solving skills
- Experimental design
- Excellent time management and task management skills
- Data collection and organization
Languages
English
Professional Working
Affiliations
- Nanomedicine Innovation Network
Timeline
Research Associate
Cuprous Pharmaceuticals Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
University of British Columbia
01.2018 - 12.2018
Undergraduate Research Student
StemCell Technologies Inc.
05.2016 - 12.2016
Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary Oncology Program
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Biochemistry
University of Victoria
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