Jeongmin Lee
+1-217-974-6272
Summary
Highly motivated bilingual researcher with positive work ethic and knowledge of biochemical lab techniques. Smart and sharp with well-developed organizational and collaboration skills. Promoting a distinctive academic record and advanced experience as a scientific researcher.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Molecular Pathology Lab, SNU, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted laboratory experiments (45 hours/week) on developing novel anti-cancer therapeutic antibody targeting extracellular protein mucin-1 after excessive target research.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of antibody drug development process and its research methodologies, enabling more efficient drug design and development.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to broaden research perspectives and improve overall study effectiveness.
Undergraduate Researcher
Kalsotra Lab, University Of Illinois, US
Champaign, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted laboratory experiments (15-20 hours/week) on discovering molecular pathways of excessive lipid accumulation in myotonic dystrophy type I liver using RNA and protein analysis techniques after thorough planning and independent research.
- Developed keen understanding of laboratory methods under supervision of a PhD candidate, which included cell culture techniques, mouse experiment techniques, different gene expression analysis skills/assays, and data processing.
- Participated in regular weekly lab progress meetings and journal clubs with Principal Investigator Dr. Auinash Kalsotra and other graduate students to discuss aspects of different research and experiments.
- Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication, and time management as result of hands-on work and training.
- PLANNED: Thesis for Graduation (currently nominated for "highest departmental distinction"). End of semester presentation in front of entire lab members, summarizing my experiment.
- https://kalsotralab.web.illinois.edu
Research Intern
BMSCE, Seoul National University, South Korea
Seoul
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted laboratory experiments (40 hours/week) in a tissue engineering lab on novel vascularization method using magnetic nanoparticles-induced assembly of Beta cells and endothelial cells, targeting Type I diabetes.
- Developed keen understanding of laboratory methods under supervision of a MS candidate, which included lab safety protocols, cell and bacteria culture techniques, cell viability/gene expression analysis skills/assays, and data processing.
- Participated in quarterly lab progress meeting with Principal Investigator Dr. Nathaniel Suk-Yeon Hwang and other graduate students.
- Prepared and performed oral presentation, summarizing my research progress, to Principal Investigator Dr. Nathaniel Suk-Yeon Hwang.
- http://bmsce.snu.ac.kr
CBRN Specialist (공군 화생방지원대 제독병)
CBRN Unit, Republic Of Korea Air Force
South Korea
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Served as the Head soldier of CBRN Rapid Response Team (화생방신속대응팀) for counterterrorism.
- Management of equipments, stock control of chemicals, and accounting duties.
- Coordinated with direct superior officers for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
Intern
Freepoint Commodities
Singapore
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Experienced business environment in a professional enterprise
- Completed daily news browsing, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced weekly reports.
- Collaborated and communicated with other intern colleagues to perform annual intern group presentation project in front of corporate executives.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Seoul National University
Seoul, South Korea08.2028
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2023
Skills
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Cell Culture
- Bacteria Culture
- Plasmid Design & Amplification
- Plasmid Transfection (Electroporation / Transfection agents)
- Mouse Models & Collection
- Cryosectioning of Tissues
- RNA Isolation from Tissues
- Protein Extraction from Tissues
- RT-qPCR
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Panning (Phage display)
- ELISA
- Cell Viability Assay (CCK-8)
- Alternative Splicing Assay
- Western Blot
- Cell Staining (Prussian Blue / Oil Red O)
- RNA-FISH / Immunofluorescence
- Dynamic Light Scattering
- Data Processing, Analysis, Presentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills / Time Management
- Scientific Writing
Languages
Korean
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Molecular Pathology Lab, SNU, South Korea
08.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Kalsotra Lab, University Of Illinois, US
08.2022 - 05.2023
Research Intern
BMSCE, Seoul National University, South Korea
06.2022 - 08.2022
CBRN Specialist (공군 화생방지원대 제독병)
CBRN Unit, Republic Of Korea Air Force
09.2019 - 06.2021
Intern
Freepoint Commodities
07.2019 - 08.2019
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Seoul National University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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