Jared J Mackey

Charlotte, NC *****

ab9ncl@r.postjobfree.com

980-***-****

Objective

Skilled biochemist able to utilize techniques I have learned in my years as an intern and research assistant, and technician I am looking to further

my experience in the area of food science. I have experience as a food scientist and quality control associate working for Wal-Mart in the meat and produce

department. I plan on attaining a Masters and eventually a PhD in a related area.

Relevant Laboratory Skills

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Affinity Chromatography PCR Differential Centrifugation

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Ion exchange chromatography Gel electrophoresis Lyophilization

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Gas Chromatography SDS-PAGE Spectrophotometry

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Paper Chromatography 2D-PAGE Immunoblot

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HPLC Serological Assay Development DNA extraction

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Titration Mammalian cell culture Gram Staining

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Manual Titration Bacterial Culture Aseptic technique

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QC procedures ELISA DNA sample preparation

o Sequencing analysis

Research/ Internship experience 2011-2012

Analytical Chemistry Research Intern

• Performed Titrations Daily

• Performed Several chromatography techniques daily

• Executed and validated protocols

• Developed Surfactants to separate chiral medicinal compounds

• Performed HPLC,GC, and PC daily

Lead Biochemical Tech 2012-

Present

Fayetteville State University

• Executed protocols independently and maintained meticulous and accurate data logs

• Supervised and trained new lab personnel on proper laboratory practices and protocols

• Maintained Log of solutions and materials ensuring all solutions are available at all times and ordering necessary materials.

• Maintained chemical inventory and Updated MSDS sheet

• Closed and cleaned laboratory and machines nightly, Maintained Laboratory instruments

• Maintain integrity of process and protocols monitored testing and analysis of results

• Utilized an array biochemical techniques specifically protein biochemistry

• Investigated protein function of bovine and hamster spermatozoa integral membrane proteins.

• Experience euthanizing hamsters and processing samples from organ to isolated protein

• Implemented techniques such as Affinity Chromatography, HPLC, PCR, Plasma Membrane Isolation, SDS-PAGE, 2D-PAGE, Serological Assay

Development, ELISA, Differential Centrifugation, and other biochemical techniques to purify protein and characterize binding sites.

• Maintained hamsters in animal house with regulatory feeding, immune injections, and cage cleaning.

Food Scientist/ Quality Control Associate (Wal-Mart) Feb 2010-Apr 2011

• Maintained meat core temperature

• Tested for pathogens and contaminants

• Cleaned package room to Kay Chemicals specification via a Kay Chemicals cleaning process

• Worked closely with Tyson to ensure the shipped meat was properly handled and not subject to cross contamination.

• Maintained the integrity of meat products department by working to limit instances of cross contamination and maintaining high sanitation and

temperature standards as required by the FDA I maintained 100 inspection pass rating during my tenure working

Academic Achievements and Presentations

• Deans list 2012

• NCLSAMP Scholar

• SNCURC State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research Conference Poster Presentation

• Harvard School of Public Health MIDAS conference

• Institute of Undergraduate Research Summer Biochemistry Intern

• ABRCMS 2012 (San Jose) Poster Presentation

Publication(s)

International Journal of Biochemistry

Nagdas SK, Buchanan T, McCaskill S, Mackey J, Alvarez GE, Raychoudhury S. Isolation of a calcium-binding protein of the acrosomal membrane of bovine

spermatozoa. Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2013 Jan 29.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATION

• Orientation Leaders (2010-present)

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (2013-present)

• Bronco Mentor Program (2012)

EDUCATION

Fayetteville State University

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Date of Graduation, May 2013

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