Derrick E. Davis

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Upland, CA 91786, ph: 626-***-****

email: a064l3@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a chemistry or microbiology related position in a professional environment that can provide a challenging and purposeful career.

Summary of Qualifications and Experience

• Currently focusing on assisting Laboratory Technologists and Microbiologists with routine microbiological assays including: heterotrophic pour plates, membrane filtration, biochemical analysis and multiple tube method

• Conduct routine Quality Assurance/Quality Control in a laboratory setting

• Cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment (autoclaves, pH meters, incubators, water baths and refrigerators)

• Utilize aseptic technique on a consistent basis

• Report data and results in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

• Working knowledge of general laboratory housekeeping and proper disposal of biological hazardous waste materials

• Maintain an understanding of the physical and chemical methods related to microbial growth and control

• Experience with biological buffers preparation

• Familiar with molecular procedures such as PCR and gel electrophoresis

• Skilled in microscope work

• Familiar with various chromatography techniques

• Proficient in media preparation and pH meter calibration

• Familiar with tissue culture techniques

• Comprehensive understanding of good laboratory practices

• Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) experience, academic

• Maintain an understanding of protein, DNA, and RNA purification/isolation techniques

Employment History

• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: JUNE 2009-PRESENT

Cooperative Education Student – Treated Water Microbiology Team

• TACWorldwide: MAY 2004 to JAN 2005, Computer Technician (temporary contractor)

• United States Air Force: DEC 2000 to MAY 2004, Active Duty, 3C0X1 - Computer operator

Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield CA 94535

Education & Training

• BS Degree Biotechnology with an emphasis in Microbiology/Pathology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2007-2012) GPA 3.48

Undergraduate Research, Principle Investigator: Dr. Jill Adler

Type of research: In Vivo Combination Drug Therapy

References: Available upon request.