Julia Doo

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. 

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

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.