Kenneth Kwan

Middle School Science Teacher

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

About

Experience

  • Middle School Science Teacher at Nativity of Our Lord School
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Research Associate at R&D Systems
    Jun 2022 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    1. Manufactured antibodies conjugated to small molecules, proteins, and metal beads for disease detection. 2. Managed product line by supporting team members' needs, releasing final product, troubleshooting and optimizing workflows, collaborating interdepartmentally, and aligning project goals with company values. 3. Built conjugation training curriculum, on-boarded biochemists, and translated conjugation chemistry to diverse trainee backgrounds. Project Lead Highlights: - Biotinylation of denatured proteins for novel B-cell isolation, Antibody Development Lab - Custom protein to oligonucleotide conjugate in antibody biosensor for real-time antigen sensing, Academic Partner

  • Undergraduate Researcher at Bethel University
    Sep 2021 - May 2022 · 9 mos

    Senior Thesis: “Helichrysum italicum essential oil pre-treatment diminishes pro-inflammatory activation by IFN-γ/LPS in the RAW 264.7 macrophage cell line” Oral Presentation - Minnesota Academy of Sciences Winchell Symposium 2022 Mentored by Dr. Ellis Doan