Min Jung Yang
Summary
Goal-oriented specialist in microbiology and molecular biology, committed to applying academic expertise to contribute to research and development of potential second and third-generation vaccines against infectious agents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Instituto Butantan
08.2021 - Current
- Contribution to a network of laboratories developing potential second and third generation vaccine candidates against SARS-CoV-2, demonstrating adaptability to high-priority projects.
- Use of skills in molecular biology and cell biology techniques to conduct experiments in BSL-1 and BSL-2 settings.
- Instruction and guidance to new students, enhancing their cell culture and molecular biology skills.
Graduate Student
Instituto Butantan
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Employed detailed analysis to execute research on enteropathogenic Escherichia coli and quorum sensing, expanding pathogen virulence study applying microbiology and cell culture procedures.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Mentored new intern students on laboratory techniques.
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Universidade De São Paulo
Sao Paulo - SP, Brazil03.2021
Master of Science - Microbiology
Universidade De São Paulo
Sao Paulo - SP, Brazil10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Microbiology
University of California, Davis
Davis - CA, USA03.2007
Skills
- Research
- Microbiology and Molecular Biology
- Laboratory Techniques
- In Vitro Assays
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Korean
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Instituto Butantan
08.2021 - Current
Graduate Student
Instituto Butantan
08.2012 - 07.2021
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Universidade De São Paulo
Master of Science - Microbiology
Universidade De São Paulo
Bachelor of Arts - Microbiology
University of California, Davis
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