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Jiayi Yan

Uppsala,

Summary

Detail-oriented research assistant with a solid foundation in molecular cloning and protein characterization. Skilled in experimental design and literature review, fostering team collaboration to enhance project outcomes in advanced biopharmaceutical research.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant Intern

National Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genomics, Southwest University
Chongqing
06.2023 - 06.2025
  • Government-funded research institution
  • Engineered recombinant constructs of ALDH7A1 from Bombyx mori via molecular cloning techniques (PCR, vector ligation, competent cell transformation)
  • Expressed and purified recombinant ALDH7A1 protein in E. coli and optimized induction parameters to achieve high-yield soluble expression
  • Biochemical characterization, including enzymatic activity assays and preliminary kinetic profiling
  • Bioinformatic analysis of protein structure, functional motifs, and evolutionary conservation

Research Assistant Intern

Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • National-owned research institution
  • Conducted scientific research on the Pichia pastoris promoter system
  • Analyzed relevant literature, summarizing the characteristics of the PAOX, PGAP, and PGTH1 promoters in industrial use
  • Developed methods for promoter manipulation and transformation, explored optimal conditions for industrial fermentation, and provided a theoretical foundation for the team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Southwest University
Chongqing, China
06-2025

Master of Science - Biopharmaceuticals

Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden

Skills

  • Molecular cloning
  • Protein purification
  • Enzymatic assays
  • Bioinformatics analysis
  • Literature review
  • Experimental design
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Research Assistant Intern

Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences
07.2024 - 10.2024

Research Assistant Intern

National Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genomics, Southwest University
06.2023 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Southwest University

Master of Science - Biopharmaceuticals

Uppsala University
Jiayi Yan