Jennifer Zihla is a highly motivated biochemistry research scientist with over 6 years of experience in diverse lab environments. She has skills in biochemical research, laboratory management, experiment design, problem resolution, and team collaboration. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from California Polytechnic State University. Currently she works as a Lab Technician at Biocurious, where she has played a key role in projects involving bioprinting and cell cultures. Previously she was a Lab Associate at Santa Cruz Biotechnology, where she participated in research, product purification, and issue resolution.

1. JENNIFER ZIHLA
S. San Francisco, CA 94080 | 760-419-6017 │ jenniferzihla@yahoo.com
BIOCHEMISTRY RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Highly motivated, results-oriented, and dynamic Scientist with more than 6 years of comprehensive research
experience in ever-evolving and diverse lab environments. Skilled communicator able to build collaborative
relationships with cross-functional teams, peers, and project stakeholders as well as translate complex data and
research findings for understanding by non-technical audiences. Analytical and organized as well as highly
adaptable, pragmatic in approach to problem solving, and proven successful in proactively identifying issues.
A REA S OF EX P ERT IS E
 Biochemical Research
 Laboratory Management
 Project Management
 Experiment Design
 Safety Management
 Problem Resolution
 Strategic Planning & Analysis
 Team Collaboration
 Data Analysis & Interpretation
EDU C A T ION & CERT IF IC A T ES
Continued Education – Math, Computer Science, & Design Software, De Anza Community College
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, California Polytechnic State University, 2008
EX P ERIEN C ES & HIGHLIGHT S
LAB TECHNICIAN | Biocurious, Sunnyvale, CA 7/2014 – Present
 Play integral role in completion of bioprinter project, leading design and execution of suspensions and
in-house stock cultures of callus cells from tobacco and carrots.
 Support team with troubleshooting and resolution of diverse issues, including culture extrusion rates,
and extrusion mediums to facilitate continue culture survival.
 Conduct programming of altered open source software for printer.
 Successfully utilized Solid Works to design and integrate attachment parts for modified 3D printer.
LAB ASSOCIATE, MONOCLONAL DEPT. | Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Paso Robles, CA 4/2009 – 7/2014
 Served in multiple roles with Quality Controlsector, R&D within New In-House sector, and Purification.
 Participated in research and design of experimental WBs, microarrays, ELISA, and immunoprecipitation
to determine positive control lots and resolve issues with substandard or nonconforming products.
 Performed experiments and analyzed results pertinent to pilot vaccine project.
 Achieved purification of product utilizing protein G column while conducting isotype testing, data entry,
buffer creation, production preparation, vial productions, and preparation of sterile L-products.
 Evaluated lab and project inventory to complete orders for equipment as needed.
TEC HN IC A L SK ILLS
Operations & Interpretation: FT-NMR, IR, UV/Visible Spectrophotometer, Electroanalytical Chemistry,
Voltammetry, Atomic Absorption, GC-MS, SDS-Page, Agar Gels, HPLC, PCR,
Flash Chromatography, Column Affinity, Thin-Layer Chromatography,
Fractional Distillation, Vacuum Distillation
Computer Skills: PC & Mac OS, MS Word & Excel, Solid Works, Code Blocks