BERNADEL LAFUME
Malden, MA 02148
acbpir@r.postjobfree.com
Tel 857-***-****
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a laboratory position in the field of biotechnology
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:
. Certificate in Biomedical Sciences from the Cambridge Biomedical Careers
Program: An intensive nine-month academic program with over 300 hours of
laboratory training in fundamental biomedical techniques.
. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
. One year experience as a Visual Inspector in vaccine production
. Over eight years experience in customer service
LAB EXPERIENCE:
. Buffer Preparation (by molarity and percent)
. Protein Quantitation - Lowry and BioRad methods
. Column Chromatography - used gel filtration to purify dyes and proteins
. ELISA- performed simulated HIV ELISA to detect anti-HIV antibodies
. DNA Fingerprinting - digested DNA with restriction enzymes, separated
digests by gel electrophoresis
. Bacterial Transformation - transformed E.coli with ampicillin-resistant
plasmids and evaluated growth
. Cell Culture Methods - prepared media using sterile technique, counted
cells using hemocytometer
. Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), SOPs and
Documentation
Laboratory Instrumentation: Balance, pipets, micropipetters,
spectrophotometer, centrifuge, pH meter
(calibration and validation) and microscopes
EDUCATION:
Cambridge Biomedical Careers Program; Cambridge, MA
2006-2007
Bunker Hill Community/ Just A Start Corporation
Certificate in Biomedical Sciences
Courses: Fundamentals of Chemistry, Fundamentals of Biology, Medical
Terminology,
Introduction to Computers (Microsoft Word and Excel), Introduction to
Biotechnology including
Intensive laboratory training
Bryman Institute; Brighton, MA
2003- 2004
Certificate in Medical Assistant
Cambridge Rindge Latin School; Cambridge, MA
1998-2000
High School Diploma
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories; Jamaica Plain, MA
2007-Present
Visual Inspector
. Prepare vaccine vials following SOPs
. Ensure vials meet Quality Control standards for labeling and packaging
. Inspect vials for aluminum phosphate, foreign particles and broken seals
Self Employed
2003-Present
Taxi Driver
. Provide courteous, prompt, efficient service while transporting
passengers to their destination
Logan International Airport; Boston, MA
2001- 2003
Pre-departure Screener
. Protect travelers, airport, and airplanes by screening passenger entering
the gate
Northeast security; Brookline, MA
2000-2001
Security Officer
. Patrol the building and grounds to prevent trespassing
Market Basket; Somerville, MA
1999-2000
Cashier
. Greet customers, scan their orders and collect payments
LANGUAGES: English, French and Haitian Creole