Gahyeun Kim
Yuseong-gu,Daejeon
Summary
As a proactive researcher, I have hands-on experience in molecular biology, toxicology, and laboratory analytics. I am proficient in operating a wide range of laboratory instruments, including gel electrophoresis systems, spectrophotometers, DNA analyzers, HPLC, and digital slide scanners. I have experience performing sample preparation, data analysis, and documentation in compliance with GLP and quality standards, and contribute to reliable and reproducible results through experiment planning and execution, supporting laboratory operations, and maintaining organized data records.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Undergraduate Researcher
Chungnam National University
Daejeon, South Korea
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Extracted plant DNA and RNA, performed PCR, and analyzed samples using gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and DNA analyzers.
- Conducted Agrobacterium-mediated transformation using Ti plasmids and generated transgenic plants.
- Utilized HPLC to detect and quantify pesticide residues in plant samples.
- Prepared growth media and synthesized plant hormones for experimental applications.
- Cultivated hormone-treated transgenic plants, monitored growth, and analyzed experimental outcomes using AI-assisted data analysis.
Research Assistant
KIT (Korea Institute of Toxicology)
Daejeon, South Korea
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed GLP-compliant toxicology studies, analyzing microscopic lesion data to evaluate preclinical drug safety.
- Supported digital pathology initiatives, converting glass slides into digitized images for analysis and archiving.
- Developed and curated datasets for convolutional neural network (CNN) models in histopathological image classification and toxicity prediction.
- Carried out data labeling and annotation to build high-quality training datasets for AI-based pathology analysis.
Intern
KIT (Korea Institute of Toxicology)
Daejeon, South Korea
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered exceptional administrative support to senior executives during peak business periods.
- Built pathology datasets using high-throughput digital slide scanners.
- Assisted in pre- and post-animal necropsy preparation, including sample organization and storage.
Education
Bachelor - Horticulture
Chungnam National University
Daejeon, South Korea 03.2023 - 08.2025
Associate degree - Fashion design
INHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Incheon, South Korea 03.2018 - 02.2020
Skills
OPIC IH, Aug 2025
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master, 2019
Driver’s License – Class 2, Korea, 2018
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
Chungnam National University
03.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor - Horticulture
Chungnam National University
03.2023 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
KIT (Korea Institute of Toxicology)
05.2022 - 01.2023
Intern
KIT (Korea Institute of Toxicology)
09.2021 - 05.2022
Associate degree - Fashion design
INHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
03.2018 - 02.2020