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Kimberly McRae

Research Assistant II at WuXi Advanced Therapies

Kimberly McRae has work experience in various positions and organizations.

At WuXi Advanced Therapies, they work as a Laboratory Technician II starting in 2021.

From 2018 to 2020, they held two roles at the Graduate School at the University of South Carolina. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, they lectured on biology topics, provided one-on-one assistance to students, and created and executed laboratory lesson plans. As a Graduate Research Assistant, they conducted DNA isolation, PCR assays, and 3D reconstructions of mouse hearts to study cardiovascular disease.

At Palmetto Health, they worked as a Medical Assistant from 2017 to 2018, assisting sports medicine physicians and reporting patient concerns.

At the University of South Carolina, they held multiple roles from 2014 to 2016. As an Undergraduate Research Assistant, they screened cancer cell lines, performed genetic analysis, and analyzed gel electrophoresis results. Kimberly also served as a Resident Mentor, guiding young women and participating in leadership programs. Additionally, they worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, constructing protein libraries and synthesizing peptides.

Finally, they worked as a Research Intern at the USDA from 2015 to 2016, collaborating on virus resistance research.

Overall, Kimberly McRae has a diverse background in laboratory work, teaching, mentoring, and clinical assistance.

Kimberly McRae earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina, completing their studies from 2013 to 2017. Kimberly further pursued their education at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, where they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biomedical Sciences, focusing on General Biomedical Sciences, from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, Kimberly McRae also obtained a certification in CPR from the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association in the year 2014.

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  • Research Assistant II

    August, 2021 - present