Microbiologist

ALEX C. LANG

ALEX

Contact Information: ********@*****.*** 219-***-****

Permanent Address: 2411 Sandy Ridge Road, Dyer, Indiana 46311

Objective: a position in which I can utilize my skills, experience, and background to contribute to the company

Education:

Bachelor of Science Purdue University, College of Science, West Lafayette, IN 2009-2013

• Major: Biology

• Concentrations: Neurobiology, Physiology, Chemistry, and Biological Functions

• Minor: Forensic Science and Criminalistics

• Cumulative GPA: 3.02/4.00

Experience:

August 2013 – Present Crete, IL

Microbiologist – Silliker, Inc.

• Perform rapid method tests when requested by the client

• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System required to complete responsibilities

• Maintain accurate quality control documentation of analysis procedures

• Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed

• Pour agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process

• Write identification tags onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked

May 2012 – May 2013 West Lafayette, IN

Structural Biology Researcher - Purdue University

• Practiced culturing and splitting of mammalian cell lines

• Experience with PCR and Gel Electrophoresis

• Infected cells with a negative sensed RNA virus with various MOI

• Performed plaque assays and titres to find most productive protocol

• Observed cell sectioning and the use of micro tomograms for visualizing structures

• Designed post-processing protocol for use of virus with mass spectrometry

March 2013 Greenfield, IN

Laboratory Intern – Covance

• Educated on processes involved in drug development

• Observed cell and animal model testing of new chemical entities

• Familiar with processes in determining toxicological properties

• Observed experiments performed on small and large animal models

• Shadowed surgical and biological laboratory technicians during dosing and implantation in animal vivarium

Accomplishments and Activities:

Delta Upsilon Fraternity

• Nominee for National Chapter President of the Year (Spring 2013)

• Served as Fraternity President (Fall 2012)

• Rebuilt impoverished Jamaican Community school with Global Service Initiative (2012)

• Served as Vice President of Membership Education (Spring 2012)

• Representative at annual Leadership Institute (2011-2012)

• Served as Associate Member Educator (Fall 2011)

• Representative at annual Regional Leadership Seminar (2011-2012)

Purdue University

• Success incentives scholarship recipient (2009-2010)

• National SMART Act Recipient (2009-2010)

• Forensics Club (2009-2011)

• Biology Club (2009-2010)

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