Laboratory Technician

Adrian Richard Padilla

**** ******** **** • Del Valle, TX 78617 • 512-***-**** • ********@******.***

OBJECTIVE

To gain employment as a Psychology Technician with Arkansas Neuropsychology & Behavioral Health

SUMMAR OF QUALIFICATIONS

Personal attributes – ethical, diligent, resourceful, reliable, adaptable, and bilingual team player

Capability in stressful, dynamic situations – plan ahead and coordinate with perception, focus, and composure

EDUCATION

Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL

Bachelors of Science, Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry, May 2012

Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Dual-Credit Program & Natural Science Track, Major: Undeclared, May 2008

EXPERIENCE

Padilla’s Engineering, Del Valle, TX

Automotive Technician, May 2012 – Present

Conducted diagnostics and repairs on domestic and Asian/European imports, included body repair and paint

Supervised other mechanics, maintained accurate hours and repair records, ensured excellent customer service

Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL

Teacher’s Assistant and Tutor, Aug. – Dec. 2011

Organized, prepared, and cleaned laboratory for practicals and weekly labs, graded tests, assisted with

dissections

Improved teaching skills and prided myself in understanding of anatomy and patient teaching methods

Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA

Research Assistant, Summer 2011

Investigated the monoallelic deletion of LETM1, a contiguous gene deletion syndrome, in genetically modified

mice using quantitative PCR and SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis

Identified ATP levels using a luciferase-based assay and visualized mitochondrial morphology with fluorescent

microscopy and immunohistochemistry

Certified by IUCAC to handle, maintain, and euthanize laboratory mice

Crown City Veterinary Medical Group, Pasadena, CA

Veterinary Volunteer, Summer 2010

Assisted in diagnosing clients, recorded TPR (temperature, pressure, respiration) readings, provided

vaccinations, filled prescriptions, and assisted during surgical procedures

College Forward, Manor, TX

AmeriCorps Vista and Retention Coordinator, Summer 2009

Communicated with students about issues relating to their academic and professional success

Facilitated the organization of workshops that better facilitate student’s transition from high school to college

College Forward, Austin, TX

AmeriCorps State and Curriculum Coordinator, Summer 2008

Planned and developed a new curriculum for students

Worked in a groups, as well as individually, with students to best assist them with SAT or ACT preparation and

assisted with college applications and scholarships

Randalls, Austin, TX

Cashier, Jan. 2007 – Aug. 2007

Completed training in customer service, money transactions, and closing of sales.

Awarded first pay raise in less than 6 months. Assisted in other departments when staff was low and gained

stocking experience.

SKILLS

Computer: Windows OS, Macintosh OS X, Microsoft Office, Various Web Browsers; proficient in Spanish

Laboratory: Sigma Plot, IR Spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, electrophysiology and gel electrophoresis,

Western blot, RNA and protein extraction, titrations, microscope usage, culturing microbes and performing bioassays,

quantitative PCR, laboratory animal care, maintenance, and dissections

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