Overview
Work History
Education
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Timeline
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Emmanuel Adebanjo

CHICAGO

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Technologist 2

Northwestern Feinberg School Of Medicine
09.2023 - Current

- Following protocols, designs, and conducts basic experiments in rodents.

- Conducting daily behavioral assessments in mice using operant equipment.

- Assist with and perform surgeries in mice to place catheters and/or viruses.

- Collect brain tissue for post-mortem analyses including immunohistochemistry, rtPCR, and proteomics.

- Maintains detailed records of results, including collecting, extracting, and entering data.

- Performs other related work as needed.

· Trains students and volunteer lab members

Organization Volunteer

First Love Church
04.2020 - Current

Maintain and expand our volunteer network by reaching out individuals, schools and organizations, and community-based organizations and groups as required.

Evaluate the volunteers' abilities and interests then match them with appropriate activities.

Working collectively to address mental issues for all individuals as a faith based community

Disseminate information for upcoming actions and events

Research Lab Assistant

USDA (United States Department Of Agriculture)
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Helping research scientists with data collection of different types of maize genotypes and phenotypes
  • Drying and processing of maize
  • Recording and comparing the different types of mutations of maize.

UIUC Front Desk Clerk

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Desk Clerk at Busey Evans-Hall & Daniels Hall
  • Managing key loans, mail/package processing, recreational and kitchen equipment for check out
  • Assisting with opening and closing the residence halls around break periods
  • Monitoring the security systems in the building.

Deli Department

Jewels
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Respond to customer queries, make product recommendations, and provide samples
  • Weigh, label, package and make products ready for billing and delivery
  • Clean the work areas and maintain tools and equipment.

Seasonal Recreational Leader

Chicago Park District
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Plan and conduct recreational activities for ages 11-14
  • Monitor recreational events
  • Training staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cellular Biology

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Awards

  • William J. Cook Scholarship Receipt, 08/2019
  • Herbert J Smith Scholarship Receipt, 10/2020
  • D.C. Nance Scholarship Receipt, 07/2021

Volunteer Experience

  • Blood Club

-  Inform people how to information on giving blood and its effects in a community

- Provide information to people about their blood type, 

- Persistently check email and attend mandatory meetings

  • Habitat For Humanity,

- Build affordable houses at a zero percent interest rate

- Provide the labor on build sites and assist construct workers, 

- Make used household, appliances, and electronics available to the community

  • Carle's Volunteer RSO

- Organize events and philanthropic efforts for the Urbana community

- Work on strategic development for events and manage funds 

- Persistently check email and attend mandatory meetings

Extracurricular Activities

Undergraduate Research Assistant & Lab Technician,  06/2021 - 05/2023

- Present, Learn biological processes based on newer research studies

- Fomenting development in project management and problem-solving skills

- Communication and close connection with graduate students and professors

- Oversee and keep lab equipment in order and clean

- Making reagents, running test experiments, and completing administrative tasks


PhiDE Pre-Medical Fraternity,    02/2020 - 08/2021 

- Form supportive groups and friendships through active participation 

- Create philanthropic efforts for kids with disabilities and diseases

 - Networking with physicians and members of other chapters

- Taking part in mentorship for medical school the future 


Mentors in Medicine, 10/2020 - 05/2021

- Navigating undecided undergraduates towards their desired STEM major

- Promoting growth in students' professional and personal lives

- Build members confidence and perseverance on the pre-med track


Personal Trainer Assistant,   02/2018 -  08/2020

- Create individuated plans for clients to achieve goals

- Help increase abdominal muscles, triceps, biceps and legs.

Timeline

Research Technologist 2

Northwestern Feinberg School Of Medicine
09.2023 - Current

Research Lab Assistant

USDA (United States Department Of Agriculture)
06.2023 - 08.2023

UIUC Front Desk Clerk

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2020 - 05.2023

Deli Department

Jewels
06.2020 - 08.2020

Organization Volunteer

First Love Church
04.2020 - Current

Seasonal Recreational Leader

Chicago Park District
07.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cellular Biology

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Emmanuel Adebanjo