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Lab Assistant

Location:
United States
Posted:
June 25, 2016

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Objective

To obtain a fulltime position in the field of microbiology, cell biology, medical sciences or industrial sciences

Education

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

Bachelor of Science May 2015

Program: Pre-Veterinary Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry

GPA: 3.0/4.0

Significant Coursework and Research

Animal Diversity, Microbiology, Animal Parasitology, Clinical Immunology, Cell Biology in Molecular Mechanisms

Research in mesenchymal collagen stem cells: this research consisted of the prospect that stem cells could assist in the recovery of hernia and or other deep tissue surgery patients. Through modifying the body’s natural stem cells to enhance the elasticity and overall thickness of the collagen that forms over the wounds as the patient is recovering. In this study I examined the anatomy of collagen dealing with how it is structured, how the body uses collagen and also, the pathways collagen travels in order to fulfill distinctive duties within the body.

Lab Techniques acquired: Dilutions, Isolation of genomic DNA, plasmid isolation, PCR, transformation, gel electrophoresis, acid and base experiments, titration, gram staining, use of balances, burettes, Erlenmyer flask, cool water baths, fume hoods, techniques such as: liquid-liquid extraction, distillation, re-crystallization, reflux etc.

Career Related Experience

LabCorp April 2016-

Lab Assistant

Fully trained in vitamin D25 section of lab

Performed analyzations of vitamin D25 specimens

Corrected specimens when necessary and training in other areas of the lab

GK Packaging February 2016 - April 2016

Quality Control Technician

Performed visual Inspection of plastic bottles on the assembly line

Performed automated tests in lab to ensure the bottles were made with precision

Gave advisements to floor supervisor on the production of bottles when necessary

Rascal Animal Hospital September 2015- January 2016

Veterinary Assistant

Treated patients by dispensing their medications to them

Assisted in restraint, x-rays and with other medical procedures

Obtained medical history from clients

Pharmachem Technologies, Freeport, Bahamas June 2011 – July 2011

Summer Assistant

Shadowed and assisted chemists and engineers by filing, photocopying information and placing the data onto their software program and re-organizing the lab equipment

Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Bahamas September 2008 – April 2009

Volunteer

Assisted and shadowed nurses during their daily rounds

Other Volunteer Experience

Women in Science & Engineering Career Workshop, Youngstown State University March 2012 and 2014

Governor General Youth Award, Freeport, Bahamas October 2008

Summer Work Experience

Conet Bahamas, Ltd., Freeport, Bahamas July 2014 – August 2014 and

Summer Assistant July 2013 – August 2013

Provided customer service and made sales of flooring and cabinetry to clients

Learned QuickBooks software to quote sales and create receipts for customers

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuickBooks, Blackboard technology



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