Lucas Zajac

Dedicated Life Sciences Professional with a strong background in molecular biology, pharmaceutical biotechnology and physics. Proven experience in medical research, genetic engineering, data analysis and proficiency in delivering knowledge and engaging presentations. Fluent in both German and English, with a passion for educational strategies. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as in a structured and independent manner. Eager to leverage expertise and enthusiasm to excel in the role of a Medical Science Liaison, contributing to the advancement of a healthy society.

As an Online-Tutor at MedAcademy, I am responsible for conducting virtual classes and tutoring sessions for medical students.

• Creating and delivering dynamic and interactive presentations to facilitate effective knowledge transfer
• Providing personalized assistance and guidance to students

For my master's thesis, I investigated the impact of a transcription factor in pancreatic beta cells regarding its role in diabetes. My responsibilities included:

• Conducting literature reviews and summarizing research findings
• Data collection, analysis, and presentation
• Laboratory experiments and procedures contained:   
  • Molecular biological assays (qPCR, Western Blot, ELISA etc.)
  • Genetic engineering (viral transduction, CRISPR/Cas9)
  • Differential expression analysis of the transcriptome

I was employed in the cell culture laboratory of Prof. Dr. Henning von Horsten, where my responsibilities included the study of viral infections of insect cells. This included:

• Passaging and expansion of the cell culture under appropriate hygienic conditions
• Determination of the cell number and calculation of suitable virus loads

M.Sc. Life Science Engineering, Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft, Berlin

October 2021 — March 2024   Final Grade: 1.6 (GPA: 3.4)

B.Sc. Biophysics, Humboldt-Universität, Berlin

October 2018 — September 2021   Final Grade: 2.3 (GPA: 2.7)

State-Certified Biological-Technical Assistant, Lise-Meitner-Schule, Berlin

August 2016 — September 2018   Final Grade: 1.1 (GPA: 3.9)