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Elizabeth Kerstiens

@elizabethkerstiens

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I'm a chemical engineer specializing in analytical techniques and research.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking research-focused lab roles in chemical engineering or biotech where I can apply analytical techniques, contribute to translational research, and grow within a collaborative team.

I am a chemical engineer who applies rigorous analytical techniques to solve materials and biological research problems. I have hands-on experience with HPLC, gas chromatography, UV-Vis, XRD, fluoroscopy, and Western blot to generate reproducible laboratory data.

I have contributed to published research on neurodegenerative disease and environmental impacts and have worked on projects from catalyst synthesis for carbon-to-fuel conversion to diesel-exposure mouse protocols. In lab roles I have led tissue analysis workflows across human, mouse, and cell-line samples and optimized protocols to investigate oxidative stress and synaptic changes.

I am resilient and organized, proven through simultaneous caregiving and research commitments. I am looking for laboratory-focused roles where I can advance analytical methods and contribute to impactful translational science.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lab Technician II

Finch Research Group

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)

Conducted Western blot analyses on human, mouse, and cell-line tissues to investigate oxidative stress in Alzheimer’s pathology and supported diesel exhaust exposure protocols in mice to study environmental impacts on neurological function.

Western Blot Tissue Processing Laboratory Safety Data Analysis

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Melot Research Group

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)

Synthesized environmentally friendly catalysts for carbon-to-fuel conversion and performed X-ray diffraction analysis to assess catalyst structure and quality.

Data Analysis Environmental Catalysis