Julia Doo

Research Associate

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Waterloo, OntarioMember since March 9, 2023

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About

A scientist dedicated to advancing human health through biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, public health, science writing, and environmental sustainability. A graduate of Wheaton College MA Class of 2020 with a B.A. in Neuroscience and Pre-Medical and Pre-Pharmacy Sciences with minors in Public Health and Asian Studies. A community leader and perpetual student of STEM, language, and culture.

Skilled in biological, chemical, psychological, and neurological research methods, scientific data analysis, and experimental design.

I currently work as a Protein Research Associate at Exosome Diagnostics, developing and refining immunoassays for liquid biopsy.

Experience

I currently work as a Protein Research Associate at Exosome Diagnostics. My duties include the following:

Develop and test immunoassay processes for liquid biopsy with extracellular vesicles using protein-based isolation methods.
Perform protein-based assays, protein detection methods, nucleic acid extractions, and nucleic acid detection.
Write and make improvements upon standard operating procedures.
Support biomarker discovery.
Design and carry out custom experimentation.

My previous employer was at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where I was hired as an Accessioning Technician. I was later promoted to working in Reagent Preparation, where I prepared reagents for qPCR for COVID-19 Testing. I was later promoted as a Process Development Technician, during which I performed RNA extraction using an automated workflow. My duties included the following:

Handle and process human specimens and reagents safely for q-PCR on the COVID-19 Clinical Diagnostic Team on the Genomics Platform at The Broad Institute.
Handle viral material (SARS-CoV-2) and hazardous waste safely.
Operate and maintain automated vial decapper, automated vial filling machine, and automated liquid handler (Hamilton Biostar).
Utilize laboratory information management system to record data.
Perform work in BL2 / BL3 laboratory spaces and follow required safety measures.
Monitor lab operations to assess need for personnel in every area of the lab.
Troubleshoot issues, write support tickets, and communicate with automation when needed.

Perform the duties of an accessioning technician and reagent preparation when needed.
Follow and amend Genomic Platform SOPs.

CLIA License number #22D2055652

Education

I received a Bachelor's degree from Wheaton College MA, during which I majored in neuroscience with minors in public health and Asian studies. I followed the pre-medical track to gain a thorough understanding of biology and chemistry to aid me in future lab work.