Dawit T Berhe

**** ******** ******* **. ********, GA, 30071 *678-***-**** * acdkov@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: Self-motivated professional who is able to handle increasing responsibility and deliver an

exceptional product in research, analysis, quality control testing and reporting data.

EDUCATION: B.S. Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2010

Publication (contributor) - Histone H1 Depletion Impairs Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation. Georgia

Institute of Technology. Stem Cell 2011.

Certificate in Computer Maintenance, Grace College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2005

PROFILE

• Dedicated professional, adept at prioritizing and completing multiple projects. I have an

experience working with volatile samples and strict EPA guidelines which give small room

for error and require attention for detail. I am also familiar with GLP/GMP.

• Offers more skill in object oriented computer programming (Java) and troubleshooting,

computer maintenance, data organization and entry.

• Familiar with analytical and biochemical instruments, I have extensive experience with

HPLC, GC/MS, PCR.

• Effective communicator, skilled at cultivating and maintaining professional

Relationships, facilitating training for students and coworkers and interacting with

Individuals from diverse backgrounds.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Present Batch Inspector Chemist Multi-Pack Winder, GA

● Performs tests to make sure the physical and chemical properties of batches meet client requirements.

Performs pre-adjustment calculations for preparation of new batches.

● Conducts experiments that yield numbers for post-adjustment calculations. Batches that do not meet the

specifications will be corrected based on these calculations.

● Formulates new products by preparing solutions and testing their chemical and physical properties.

● Assists other quality control personnel with production line inspection, line opening and closing.

● Is responsible for filing MSDS and certificate of analysis as well as organizing the laboratory and daily

paperwork.

2012-2013 Volatile Chemical Analyst, Analytical Environmental Services Chamblee, GA

● Conducted GC/MS calibration and calibration verification periodically. Applied quality control samples

such as blanks, matrix spikes and laboratory control samples to each batch to test for validity of data

from that batch.

● Prepared samples for analysis using applicable protocols such as EPA methods 8260, 624 and TCLP.

Making appropriate dilutions for concentrated samples.

● Conducted Close inspection of mass spectrometry and Gas chromatography data to avoid

contamination, false positive and other instrumental errors.

● Reported data of assigned samples using LIMS before expiration and deadline. I also assisted in peer

reviewing and entering data.

● Carried out minor maintenance and cleaning on auto-samplers and purge and trap concentrators.

● Prepared standard solutions from stock solutions weekly.

● Increased productivity by changing my working hours to night and checking all calibration verifications

of the department.

Dawit T Berhe

2828 Langford Commons Dr. Norcross, GA, 30071 *678-***-**** * acdkov@r.postjobfree.com

2010 – 2011 Research Assistant Molecular Cell Biology Lab. GA. Tech, Atlanta, GA

● Performed biochemical and chemical experiments by flowing SOPs

● Executed Genotyping by way of extracting DNA, performing PCR and running agarose gels. Some of

the experiments were; cell culturing, western blot, histone purification from ES cells, plasmid isolation

(using a kit), cell transformation, HPLC, counting cells.

● Data entry and interpretation. I designed future experiments after interpretation of data. This was done

with the help of a mentor (graduate student).

● Prepared various stock solutions; properly disposed biohazardous waste by autoclaving. I

organized the laboratory by cleaning, stocking and ordering items.

2009 Intern Assistant to Migrant Serum Bank Division Manager CDC Serum Bank Atlanta, GA

● Researched migrant population backgrounds and periodically submitted a detailed report on each

migrant population. Along with the team, we built a profile for all the migrant populations about route

taken, prevalent diseases, common psychological problems faced before and after they reach their final

destination.

● Data entry and organizing. Implemented a new filing system.

● Assisted the manager with presentations and notes in division meeting. My duties included attending

seminars with health and migration topics.

2007 Physics tutor Georgia Perimeter College Dunwoody, GA

● Assisting students with their homework and leading study groups.

● Individual physics tutoring.

SOFTWARE PyMol, Rasmol, Mnova, Chemdraw, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint,

Access and Outlook.

REFERENCES Available upon request

Contact this candidate