Min G.

Jang
Cell: (323) 767-4903 E-mail: mingui91@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/min -gui-jang-aab384117

E D U CA T I O N
University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California July 2013 - Dec 2015
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry: Cellular Biology
First proposed major in Bioengineering (2013)

Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, California Sept 2010 - June 2013
Associates of Arts in General Science & Declared Major in Bioengineering

Boca Ciega Senior High School, Gulfport, FL Aug 2006 - June 2010
Center for Wellness and Medical Professions Medical Magnet Program

E M PL O Y ME NT H I S T O RY
Hologic, Inc., Method Development Associate I (2016- expt. contract expiry on Sept. 2017)
Develop, validate and transfer analytical methods used for raw materials, oligos and reagents
Quality control release tests including identity, purity, mass, concentration and potency
determinations to support commercial products and projects
Establish modern analytical testing lab capability and provide service to support customers,
process qualifications and investigations
Be responsible for keeping track of instrument and method obsolescence
Independent side projects on research and development of new and old HPLC and UPLC
analytical testing methods

Yummy Maki Yummy Box (Japanese Restaurant), Head Server and General Manager (2013-2016)
Form and manage weekly schedules for all employees
Serve food on tables and respond to customer inquiries and complaints
Be responsible for keeping a clean, organized and cooperative working environment
Compile cash and receipts from the register to report transaction summaries on daily basis

HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS
Biochemical Techniques Software Skills
o HPLC and UHPLC/UPLC o Empower 3
o Mass Spectroscopy o Masslynx
o UV/Vis Spectroscopy o Microsoft Word
o FTIR/FT-NIR Spectroscopy o Microsoft Excel
o Buffer/ Reagent Preparation o Microsoft Power Point
o Some Experience with western and o Some experience with Chromeleon,
northern blot, ELISA, PCR, gene MATLAB, Visual Studio and
cloning, sequencing and library AUTOCAD
construction
A C A DE MI C L AB O R AT O R Y / RE S E A RC H E X PE RI E N C E S
Santa Monica College, Independent Student Researcher
Extraction and purification of provitamine A carotenoids in papaya and bitter yam
o Detailed experience with HPLC and UV/Vis spectroscopy for purity analysis
o Extensive study on mass spectroscopy and NMR for precise identification
o Gained capability of independently generating data, interpreting results and
documenting work
o Worked effectively within a cross-functional project team

University of California San Diego, Student Research Assistant

Isolation and cloning of the lux operon from the bioluminescent Vibrio Fischeri
o Library construction using DH-5 alpha plasmids
o Study on molecular lab techniques, recombinant genes and antibodies
o Short study on SNPs, ApoE and Alzheimers disease
o Experience in bioinformatics with focuses in Sanger, barcode, and shotgun sequencing,
ORF, BLAST, BLASTp, and BOLD
Purification of Lactate Dehydrogenase using various chromatography techniques
o Size exclusion, ligand-affinity, gas and liquid
Examination of FGF signaling pathway and receptor kinases
o Experience with ELISA and Western Blot

A W AR D S A N D R E CO G NI T I O N

Conference Presentation and Journal

Extraction, Purification and Identification of provitamine A carotenoids in Papaya and Bitter
Yam, Southern California Conferences for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR), Walnut,
November 18, 2011.
Graduated summa cum laude from Santa Monica College
Salutatorian and president of National Honor Society in secondary school
4th Place in a national competition hosted by Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
for events in biotechnology
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Florida (2009-2013)
Certified for CPR and as emergency oxygen provider

P E RS O N AL CH A R A CT E R & FA C T S

Fluency in English, Korean, and some Spanish

Specialist serving the U.S. Army Reserves
Fast adaptor and a quick learner
Detail-oriented and organized
Friendly and respectful team player
Good work ethics with due diligence