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Simran Kang

Coventry,West Midlands

Summary

A recent biochemistry graduate eager to progress further in the field, committed to delivering an exceptional performance in every role. Resourceful and responsible with excellent team-work skills and communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Tutor

Self-Employed
Coventry, West Midlands
09.2019 - 07.2024
  • Devised unique lessons to fit individual needs in skill building and full instruction on each subject
  • Utilised technology in tutoring sessions to diversify and enhance learning
  • Helped students improve with live video sessions and worked to provide any other useful resources needed

Volunteer Helper

Age UK
Coventry, West Midlands
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Assisted the organisation in their marketing efforts to raise awareness - achieved using social media and organising events
  • Worked alongside other volunteers, using teamwork to meet the needs of all our employers/customers
  • Updated the stock, sorted through donations and answered incoming calls or questions

Undergraduate Research

University of Nottingham
Nottingham
09.2023 - 04.2024

Two-hybrid screening for FBXW9 protein-protein interactions relating to the ubiquitin system

  • DNA isolation and purification
  • PCR amplification
  • Gibson assembly
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Two-hybrid screening
  • Bioinformatics with use of ApE and BLASTn software

Undergraduate Research

University of Nottingham
Nottingham
09.2024 - 05.2025

Investigating the effect of drug efflux pump AcrAB-TolC point-mutagenesis on the proton motive force and antimicrobial resistance

  • Site-directed PCR mutagenesis
  • Western blot & SDS-PAG gel analysis
  • Agar diffusion
  • Broth micro-dilution
  • Fluorescence efflux assay
  • Use of ChimeraX-1.8 software

Education

A-Levels -

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College
01.2019 - 1 2021

Integrated Masters - Biochemistry

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, NGM
09/2021 - 07/2025

Skills

  • Fluent in Punjabi
  • Category B driving licence
  • Tech-savvy
  • Flexible
  • Friendly and personable
  • Multitasking and prioritisation

Accomplishments

  • Completed the Bronze Level of the Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Participated in winning the REQM award for attended secondary school

Timeline

Undergraduate Research

University of Nottingham
09.2024 - 05.2025

Undergraduate Research

University of Nottingham
09.2023 - 04.2024

Tutor

Self-Employed
09.2019 - 07.2024

A-Levels -

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College
01.2019 - 1 2021

Volunteer Helper

Age UK
11.2018 - 04.2020

Integrated Masters - Biochemistry

University of Nottingham
09/2021 - 07/2025
Simran Kang