Samuel Edward West is seeking a position in biology. He has a 3.7 GPA as a biology major at Carleton College concentrating in biochemistry. He has relevant coursework and lab experience in areas such as biochemistry, genetics, immunology, and programming. For work experience, he has interned at CytomX Therapeutics performing assays and culturing cell lines, worked as a lab assistant at Carleton College, and monitored biology labs. His skills include techniques in biology, genetics, biochemistry, chemistry, and programming languages. He is fluent in German from studying abroad in Berlin.

1. 300 North College Street Samuel Edward West 8850 Fraguero Road
Northfield, MN 55057 1samuelwest@gmail.com Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 743-5393
Education
Carleton College, Northfield, MN Jun 2016
• Candidate for BA degree in Biology, Concentration in Biochemistry
• GPA 3.7, Deans List 2014, Member of Sigma Xi Research Society
• Relevant Lab Courses: Biological Chemistry, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Organic Chemistry,
Immunology
• Additional Coursework: Computer Science, Data Structures, Software Design, Programming Languages, Calculus,
Linear Algebra, Statistics, Probability, Studies in American Immigration, Evolutionary Theories in Cognitive
Science
Carleton Abroad Program, Berlin, Germany Sep - Nov, 2013
• Coursework: Intermediate Composition and Conversation, Theater in Berlin, Projects in the Arts and Independent
Reading
• Collected biographies from eight elderly citizens and presented their life stories in a final project
Relevant Work Experience
Intern, CytomX Therapeutics, South San Fransisco, CA Jun - Sep, Dec 2015
• Performed cytotoxicity assays to determine the potency of bispecific T cell recruiting antibodies
• Performed on-cell binding assays to determine the binding efficiency of therapeutic antibodies
• Cultured six different cell lines for use as targets for killing and binding
• Used flow cytometry and absorbance/luminescence to measure binding and killing
• Produced three figures for poster presented at EORTC conference
Lab Assistant, Broege Lab at Carleton College, Northfield, MN Sep 2015- Jun 2016
• Harvest cells from mouse femur to use in cell assays
• Determine the effects of BMP agonists on osteoclast differentiation
Monitor, Carleton College Biology Department, Northfield, MN Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
• Monitored biology laboratories and granted access to labs and supervised students while they conducted research
• Answered student questions and directed visitors as needed
Research and Skills Summary
Biology lab techniques: Yeast two hybrid, GFP tagged protein localization, multicolor flow cytometry, TC
Genetic/Molecular biology techniques: DNA sequencing, PCR, genomic blast analysis, Western Blotting
Biochemistry lab techniques: DNA/RNA isolation, protein expression & isolation, ELISA, Northern blotting
Chemistry techniques: Light spectroscopy, Bradford assay, chemical synthesis and analysis
Lab equipment: MacsQuant flow cytometer, plate reader, DEPT NMR, H+ NMR, IR spectrometer, GC-MS
Software: Graphpad Prism, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop & Indesign, Flowjo, Mathematica
Programming languages: Proficient with Java, Python, HTML, CSS, R
Foreign languages: Functionally fluent in German
Additional Work Experience
Intern, Norderheide Clinic, Bordelum, Germany Jun - Sep 2013
• Supported staff by caring for 150 children ages 7-16
• Responsible for cooking food, providing medical attention, supervising and entertaining
• Gained leadership skills while working as part of a team; communicated with patients and staff in German
Monitor, Carleton College Art Department, Northfield, MN Jan 2014 - present
• Assist students in their creative endeavors by instructing them on how to use wood shop and welding equipment,
constructing parts of projects for them and giving artistic advice
• Supervise workshops making sure participants are safe and using tools properly
• Maintain order in workspaces and repair machines