Wenxi Chu
71 Vine St. New Britain, CT
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Work Experience
Copywriter for Words Of Worth
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Utilizing SEO strategies and keyword research when writing for content agencies and publishing platforms
Follows instructions regarding proper spelling and grammar usage in AP and MLA format
Technical Blogger at ContentWriters
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October 2019-Present
August 2019-Present
Demonstrates expertise in topics such as B2B digital marketing, automated technologies, software and apps,
medical research, and career development
Highlight a brand’s new product features by citing technical documents and equipment manuals
Write feature articles for Haymarket Medical using clinical research studies
Communicate with editors through a content management system
My Portfolio: Skyword and also on Contently
Microbiology Lab Technician at Biosafe Systems
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January 2019-Present
Processing water and soil samples for environmental testing (pH, EC, Alkalinity, Salinity, Salmonella)
Prepare culture media, broth, and agar for bacteria or molds/yeast growth
Review protocols for titrations, efficacy tests, reagent preparation, and Bioceres WP
Write up lab reports for customers in agricultural farms, poultry farms, and nurseries
Record test results including bacteria counts into a lab notebook
Assist in the quality control analysis of new PAA products by composition
PET Technician I at Cardinal Health
2018
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Working in a GMP environment to develop and transport F-18, NaF, and FDG drugs
Quality control testing of FDG samples involving TLC, GC, pH strips, and Kryptofix
Preparation of materials for FDG (Fluorodeoxyglucose) and F-18 production
Input data into SAP for identifying materials stored in the supply room
Keeping up with daily logs for temperature, wipes, and surveys of the lab area
Following SOPs to minimize bacterial contamination and maintain a clean environment
Freelance Blogger and Ghostwriter
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March 2018-November 2019
Wrote and edited blog articles to promote featured products and services for small businesses
Write engaging social media posts for B2B and E-Commerce clients to discuss current industry trends
Packaging/Labeling Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific
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July 2018-December
April 2017-August 2017
Order picking chemical products and delivering them to the repackaging team
Responsible for repackaging chemicals in bulk while following safety regulations
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Evaluate repack quantities and make adjustments using a weighing scale
Labeling bottles containing materials and verify stock/lot numbers
Calibrate and operate basic lab equipment; able to perform basic calculations
Aliquot chemicals from powders, liquids, oxidizers to corrosives in a GMP environment
Online and In-Person Math Tutor
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January 2017-May 2017
Taught private sessions to grade-school students for Basic Math and Language Arts
Held online lessons for Biology and Chemistry college students using the Chegg platform
Interacted with students using the Tutapoint platform to go over homework problems
Prepare teaching materials for scheduling extracurricular activities with parents
Biology Laboratory Assistant at Merrimack College
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October 2016-December 2016
Mass produce culture plates using 1 liter L-agar and electrophoresis buffer as needed
Stocking shelves with supplies and chemical reagents to monitor the lab inventory
Preparing media and buffer solutions and placing them in the autoclave
Disposal of biohazard wastes from classrooms and preparation facilities
Laboratory glassware washing and sterilization of equipment
Education
High School Diploma at Acton-Boxborough Regional HS
Sept 2008-May 2012
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY
BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Sept 2012-May 2016
Overall GPA 3.46
Past Projects
Genetic Engineering, RPI
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Spring 2016
Collaborated in presentation on transgenic mosquitoes using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, studied phage
display and RNAi concepts, and wrote papers on mutagens in genetics
Proteomics, RPI
Spring 2016
● Wrote an essay compiling publications on H3N2 influenza through Western Blot and MS detection, held a
presentation on Next-Generation Sequencing, reviewed scientific publications, and studied assay development
Biostatistics, RPI
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Spring 2016
Utilize SPSS statistics program for statistical analysis of sample population distribution
Bench Science Work (2.5 Years)
Microbiology Lab Experience
Feb 2015-May 2016
Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies at RPI
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Conducted experimental research in Dr. Gross’s lab to prepare culture media containing transformed competent
bacteria and centrifuge samples for one of his research projects
Precipitated bacteria proteins for fermentation, carried out protein extraction through analysis with liquid
chromatography and immunoprecipitation to separate phases
Extracted cell cultures from yeast grown in sugar/amino acid solutions and collected experimental data on cell
cycles using a fluctuation microscope for the purpose of research and development
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Attaching arrested cells to cover slips for data collection and interpreting test results
Closely follow Standard Operating Protocol and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Skills and Expertise
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Able to follow verbal and written instructions and be a good team player
Self-starting motivated person who possesses good interpersonal skills
Good oral and written communication skills with knowledge of laboratory functions
Strong analytical and algebra skills, able to utilize aseptic techniques
Able to lift up to 50 pounds or more as needed and understand good laboratory practices
Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visual Basic, Vector NTI, PyMOL, data entry, and SPSS
