Jimson Med Jimenez is seeking a position in a research laboratory. He has a strong background in biology, chemistry, and physics from high school. He has research experience studying antibiotic resistance and bacterial fitness at the University of Chicago. Additionally, he has studied HIV, herpes simplex virus, and researched a virus and bacteria of his choice. Jimenez is proficient in various laboratory techniques and safety procedures. He has won multiple awards for his independent research projects in microbiology and behavioral science.
Jimson Med Jimenez is seeking a position in a research laboratory. He has a strong background in biology, chemistry, and physics from high school. He has research experience studying antibiotic resistance and bacterial fitness at the University of Chicago. Additionally, he has studied HIV, herpes simplex virus, and researched a virus and bacteria of his choice. Jimenez is proficient in various laboratory techniques and safety procedures. He has won multiple awards for his independent research projects in microbiology and behavioral science.
Jimson Med Jimenez is seeking a position in a research laboratory. He has a strong background in biology, chemistry, and physics from high school. He has research experience studying antibiotic resistance and bacterial fitness at the University of Chicago. Additionally, he has studied HIV, herpes simplex virus, and researched a virus and bacteria of his choice. Jimenez is proficient in various laboratory techniques and safety procedures. He has won multiple awards for his independent research projects in microbiology and behavioral science.
Jimson Med Jimenez is seeking a position in a research laboratory. He has a strong background in biology, chemistry, and physics from high school. He has research experience studying antibiotic resistance and bacterial fitness at the University of Chicago. Additionally, he has studied HIV, herpes simplex virus, and researched a virus and bacteria of his choice. Jimenez is proficient in various laboratory techniques and safety procedures. He has won multiple awards for his independent research projects in microbiology and behavioral science.
6807 Meadow Lane Morton Grove IL, 60053 | medjjimenez@gmail.com | 1-(773)-747-0427
OBJECTIVE To obtain a position working in a research laboratory conducting experiments
INTERESTS Molecular Biology, Virology and Immunology, and Neuroscience
EDUCATION NILES NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
2011 - 2015 Courses: Honors Biology (2011-2012), Honors Chemistry (2012-2013), Honors Physics (2013-2014), STEM Inquiry and Research (2013-2015), AP Biology (2014-2015), AP Statistics (2012-2013), AP Psychology (2012-2013) WORK RESEARCHER & EXPERIMENTER, DONNELLEY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES EXPERIENCE LEARNING CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COLLEGIATE DIVISION JUNE 2014 - PRESENT Under the guidance of the primary investigator and a graduate teaching assistant, I perform research on Antibiotic Resistance in bacteria using an In Vitro Method while looking at various genes and Transcription Factors. I designed a research project with the help of my mentors on bacterial fitness. My research continues during the school year and I have contacted my mentors throughout the year in case I needed help. We also characterized the bacteria by using the genetic sequence facility located in the University of Chicago to determine phylogeny of various bacterias examined and to look at rotamers and steric hindrances on various antibiotics used. RESEARCHER, CONTAGION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO JULY 2014 AUGUST 2014 Through the advanced guidance of Dr. Fineschi, HIV and Herpes simplex were studied; That includes ELISA staining and testing for HIV using various wells and measurements, and studying a virus and a bacteria of any choice; virus plaques were looked at and scientific understanding were done by studying basic biological concepts pertaining to the subject like Horizontal Gene Transfer, operon inhibition, and mutation rate calculations of bacteria at the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER NORTH SHORE UNIVERSAL HEALTHSYSTEMS JUNE 2013 - PRESENT Helps out nurses and staff at the Post Surgery Orthopedic wing. Experience in working with doctors, nurses, and patients in a hospital setting
STEM INQUIRY & RESEARCH STUDENT NILES NORTH HIGHSCHOOL, SKOKIE,
ILLINOIS AUGUST 2013 - MAY 2015 This class is designed to encourage students with special ability and/or interest in science to go beyond the limits of the classroom in developing their own ideas and perhaps aiding them in their progress towards a career in science. As members, students develop, design and execute individual scientific research and experimentation. Students are encouraged to exhibit and compete with their research at various local and state expositions.
SKILLS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
ABILITIES Light microscopy (Used in observing cells), Fluorescence microscopy (used to study properties of organic and inorganic molecules), Thermocycler (used in Polymerase Chain Reaction and used to create targeted DNA sequence fragments), Centrifuge (used to spin down objects and used to separate by weight), Hemocytometer (used to perform cell counts), Incubator (to culture various types of bacteria), Laminar Flow Hood Class 1 and Class 2 (used to perform certain microscopic experiments to keep the micro-system hygienic and prevent contamination), Burner Plates (used to create nutrient agar broths and to spin down certain liquids to a point of dissolving, Gel Electrophoresis (to separate DNA and various proteins by size, charge) LABORATORY TECHNIQUES Serial dilutions, Gram-Staining Bacteria, working with various broth suspensions (knowledgeable and performed eukaryotic cultures and sub cultures, bacterial cultures in various suspension, and viral plaque suspensions) , pipetting, performing cell counts manually and through a hemocytometer, three way streaking, growing viral plaques, sequencing genomes (using Sequencher), running the Gel Electrophoresis, trypsinizing and taking care of eukaryotic cultures, autoclaving cell lines, and performing the ELISA test for HIV SAFETY Laboratory trained and passed (certification course required) at the University of Chicago in Biological Safety Cabinets, Chemical Hygiene, Fire Safety with multiple classes of fries, and in Emergency Evacuations. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Can write a scientific research paper, and examine scientific articles on a given topic. Proficient in the scientific method.
AWARDS AND ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FAIR REGIONAL FINALIST PROJECT HONORS SESSION GOLD AWARD MARCH 2015 Awarded For Excellence in an Independent Research Project in the Microbiology category. ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FAIR REGIONAL FINALIST PAPER SESSION GOLD AWARD MARCH 2015 Awarded For Excellence in an Independent Research Project in the Behavioral Science category. ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FAIR REGIONAL FINALIST PROJECT SESSION GOLD AWARD MARCH 2014 Awarded For Excellence in an Independent Research Project in the Behavioral Science category. ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT APRIL 2014 Awarded For Excellence in an Independent Research Project in the Behavioral Science category; high level of achievement awarded. ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FAIR STATE FINALIST PROJECT SESSION GOLD AWARD MAY 2012 Awarded For Excellence in an Independent Research Project in the Microbiology category. ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FAIR REGIONAL FINALIST PROJECT SESSION GOLD AWARD MAY 2012 Awarded For Excellence in an Independent Research Project in the Microbiology category. REFERENCE CHRISTINE CAMEL, SCIENCE TEACHER PHONE: 847-626-2254 EMAIL: CHRCAM@D219.ORG BEATRICE FINESCHI, PH. D. LECTURER OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, VIROLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COLLEGIATE DIVISION UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 5801 SOUTH ELLIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 PHONE: 773 834-4699 EMAIL: BFINESCH@UCHICAGO.EDU DAWN SWEENEY GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COLLEGIATE DIVISION UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 5801 SOUTH ELLIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 EMAIL: DSWEENEY@UCHICAGO.EDU
