Dajung Choi
Current Address: 102-1701, 81, Janghan-ro 14-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea, 02641
Telephone Number (Home): +82-7040908226
Telephone Number (Cell): +82-1065258226
E-mail: lilychoi911@gmail.com
Skype ID: liylovesr
Date of Birth: 12/25/1991
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Country of Citizenship: South Korea
Field of Training Desired: Researching assistant
Length of Program Desired: 12 months
Date Available to Start Training: 01/18/2016
Personal Statement
As a highly motivated and experienced laboratory technician with excellent diagnostic skills, I believe I can contribute towards the growth of your
organization with my knowledge in scanning and testing samples. A proven ability to adapt to English-speaking environments with ease and have
successful experiences as a volunteer translator.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering in Bio-nano technology
Gachon University, Seongnam, Korea
March 2010 – February 2016
Overall GPA 3.57/4.5
Relevant Courses: Biology 1, Mathematics 1, General Chemistry & Experiments of Chemistry 1, General Chemistry & Experiments of Chemistry 2,
Biology 2, Mathematics 2, Biochemistry 1, Organic Chemistry 1, Physical Chemistry 1, introduction Natural Science, Biochemistry 2, Organic
Chemistry 2, Organic Chemistry Experiment, Basic Electronics, Physiology, Transport Analysis, Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory Course in Biology,
Material Engineering, Bionano Experiment 1, Medical Engineering
2013 University of Hawaii, College of Medical Technology, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (6 months)
- Exchange Student
Work Experience
October 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 FDA research intern(Full-time)
 Sequencing mitochondrial DNA from Cyclospora cayatenensis, which is one of the foodborne parasite throughout the world
 Assisting publication for ASM(American Society for Microbiology)
Abstracts
H.N.Cinar, G.Gopinath, D.Choi, H.Murphy, A.Dasilva. 2015. Analysis of Mitochondrial Genome Sequencing of the Foodborne Parasite
Cyclospora cayatensis Throughout the World (In Prep.).
H.N.Cinar, G.Gopinath, D.Choi, S.Lee, H.Murphy, A.DaSilva. 2015. Towards the Complete Apicoplast Genome of the Foodborne
Parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. ASM General Meet. Abstract # P-1852
Activities
2010-2011 A volunteer translating for The Climate Project organization
 Translated scholarly articles and content from English to Korean
2010 A volunteer ambassador of Korean culture for G20 conference
 Informed visitors advanced tourists’ cultural awareness of Korea
Skills & Certificates
Languages: Korean - Native, English – Intermediate
Computer Skills: MS Word – Advanced, Excel - Intermediate, PowerPoint – Advanced
Certificates/Awards:
October, 2015 – present driving a car
TOEFL(ibt) 77