1. Diana Kai i
3440 N. Goldenrod Rd Apt 932 Winter Park,FL 32792• (321) 872-5097• KAI.MORRIS@KNIGHTS.UCF.EDU
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position with room for growth and advancement.
EDUCATION:
University of CentralFlorida
 Bachelors ofScience in Biomedical Sciences Dec 2015
 Minor: Health Services Administration
 Associate ofArts Dec 2013
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
Laboratory Coursework Cell/Human Biology Coursework Health Coursework
Quantitative Biological Methods
Microbiology
Microbial Metabolism
Molecular Biology
Infectious Processes
Principles of Infectious Disease
Immunology Cell-Host Interactions Epidemiology
Organic Chemistry 2 Anatomy Immunodiagnostics
SKILLS:
Laboratory Skills
 Proper pipetting technique Chromatography techniques (SEC, IEX)  PCR
 SDS-PAGE, western blotting  Protein, Bradford, and enzyme assays  Protein crystallization
 Plasmapheresis  Transformation of E. coli, miniprep Distillation, Filtration
 Restriction enzyme digestion,  Agarose gel electrophoresis
DNA ligation
OTHER:
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, work well in group settings, capable of working independently
diffuse difficult situations in a respectful manner, able to lead when necessary and excel in
guest/customer/coworker situational recovery.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
SGS Accutest South East Laboratory Nov. 2015-Present
Laboratory Intern
-Recording of all samples prior to analysis (logbook keeping), determine if any require
re-preparation, re-preparation of necessary samples
-Lab upkeep, cleaning, restocking, storage
-Receiving training for TPH-GRO and VPH-MADEP methods
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL Oct. 2013-Present
Park Operations/Merchandise Cast Member
-Operate large machinery, observe and record computer readings and data.
- Continuous interaction with guests, guest recovery and react properly to high stress situations.
TA/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
 Immunology Laboratory TA,UCF 2015
 Quantitative Biological MethodsTA,UCF 2015
 GEAR (Group Effort Applied Research) with Dr. Ratna Chakrabarti Summer 2015
-Is miRNA-541 an important factor in prostate cancer?
 PILOT (Peer Instruction and Laboratory Occupational Training) with Dr. Robert Borgon Fall 2015
-Can the BCA Microplate Assay be simplified for student lab usage?