Min G.

Jang
Cell: (323) 767-4903 E-mail: mingui91@yahoo.com

E D U C AT I O N

University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California July 2013 - Dec 2015
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry: Cellular Biology
First proposed major in Bioengineering (2013)

Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, California Sept 2010 - June 2013
Associates of Arts in General Science & Declared Major in Bioengineering

Boca Ciega Senior High School, Gulfport, FL Aug 2006 - June 2010
Center for Wellness and Medical Professions Medical Magnet Program

E M P LOY M E N T H I STO RY

Hologic, Inc. (formerly Gen-Probe), Method Development Associate (2016- Present)

Develop, validate and transfer analytical methods used for raw materials, oligos and reagents
Perform quality control release tests including identity, purity, mass, concentration and potency
determinations to support commercial products and projects
Establish modern analytical testing lab capability and provide service to support customers, process
qualifications and investigations
Be responsible for keeping track of instrument and method obsolescence
Manage independent side projects on research and development of new and old HPLC and UPLC
analytical testing methods

Samsung Biologics, Summer Intern (2014)

Gained basic knowledge of the application of HPLC, UV/Vis Spectroscopy, Mass Spectroscopy and FT-IR
in pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries

Ken Sushi Workshop (Japanese Restaurant) (2017-Present)

Yummy Maki Yummy Box (Japanese Restaurant), Head Server and General Manager (2013-2016)

HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS
 Biochemical Techniques Software Skills
o HPLC and UHPLC/UPLC o Waters Empower 3
o Mass Spectroscopy o Waters Masslynx
o UV/Vis Spectroscopy o Agilent ChemStation
o FTIR/FT-NIR Spectroscopy o Thermo Fisher Scientific Chromeleon
o Differential Scanning Calorimetry o Microsoft Office
o Buffer/ Reagent Preparation o Academic experience with, MATLAB,
o Academic experience with western Visual Studio and AUTOCAD
blot, ELISA, PCR, gene cloning,
sequencing and library construction

AC A D E M I C L A B O R ATO RY / R ES EA RC H E X P E R I E N C ES

Santa Monica College, Independent Student Researcher

Extraction and purification of provitamine A carotenoids in papaya and bitter yam
o Detailed experience with HPLC and UV/Vis spectroscopy for purity analysis
o Extensive study on mass spectroscopy and NMR for precise identification
o Gained capability of independently generating data, interpreting results and
documenting work
o Worked effectively within a cross-functional project team

University of California San Diego, Student Research Assistant

Isolation and cloning of the lux operon from the bioluminescent Vibrio Fischeri
o Library construction using DH-5 alpha plasmids
o Study on molecular lab techniques, recombinant genes and antibodies
o Short study on SNPs, ApoE and Alzheimers disease
o Experience in bioinformatics with focuses in Sanger, barcode, and shotgun sequencing,
ORF, BLAST, BLASTp, and BOLD
Purification of Lactate Dehydrogenase using various chromatography techniques
o Size exclusion, ligand-affinity, gas and liquid
Examination of FGF signaling pathway and receptor kinases
o Experience with ELISA and Western Blot

AWA R D S A N D R ECO G N I T I O N

Conference Presentation and Journal

Extraction, Purification and Identification of provitamine A carotenoids in Papaya and Bitter
Yam, Southern California Conferences for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR), Walnut,
November 18, 2011.
Graduated summa cum laude from Santa Monica College
Salutatorian and president of National Honor Society in secondary school
4th Place in a national competition hosted by Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
for events in biotechnology
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Florida (2009-2013)
 Certified for CPR and as emergency oxygen provider
Volunteer at Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, and 3 different
dental and general clinics.

P E RS O N A L C H A R AC T E R & FAC TS
Fluency in English, Korean, and some Spanish
Fast to adapt and quick to learn
Detail-oriented and organized
Friendly and respectful team player
Great work ethics with more than due diligence
Specialist in the U.S. Army Reserves