Jolie Guime
Laboratory Biologist
jolie@guimefamily.com
(872) 255-9860
SKILLS
Laboratory Techniques
- Cell-Based Assays
- PCR
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Protein Assays
Software and Programming
- R (software)
- Python
- Sanger
- Statistical Analysis
Microscopy
- Bright-Field Microscopy
- Fluorescence Microscopy
- Time-Lapse Microscopy
- Dark-Field Microscopy
EXPERIENCE
University of Illinois at Chicago – Field Scientist
JUNE 2022 – AUGUST 2022
- 3-month contract with UIC’s biology department and Latino Cultural Center (CIM2AS).
- Conducted field research and controlled experiments on Danaus plexippus (monarch butterfly).
- Analyzed and presented results at UIC’s biology department symposium.
University of Illinois at Chicago – Cell Laboratory Technician
MAY 2021 – AUGUST 2021
- Conducted an experimental procedure involving fluorescent tagging of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker’s yeast) and observation of tagged Exo70 protein.
- Worked at a laboratory located at UIC’s Molecular Biology Research Building
- A sample of the tagged strain of yeast was preserved for future research.
EDUCATION
Rush University, Chicago – M.S. in Biotechnology
AUGUST 2025 – APRIL 2026
Nine month intensive Master’s program at Rush University in Biotechnology. Concentrated track in Flow Cytometry with wet lab work on advanced laboratory techniques and capstone on cancer biology.
University of Illinois, Chicago – B.Sc. in Biological Sciences
JANUARY 2021 – AUGUST 2024
Four-year degree at University of Illinois at Chicago in Biological Sciences. Related coursework in chemistry and physics. Two semesters of Spanish with an ACTFL recognized level of proficiency.
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS
AALAS certified Laboratory Animal Technician
Recognized High Honors (Assoc. degree in science)- Harold Washington College
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