Technician Assistant

John J. Garsombke

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Qualifications

Recent Microbiology and Biochemistry graduate seeking a Microbiologist

position to utilize my skills and experiences. Skilled in all aspects of

fermentation process.

Technical Skills/Proficiencies:

* Expertise in fermentation processes including culturing,

bioreactor usage and HPLC sample analysis.

* Ability to develop and troubleshoot detailed scientific methodologies

and media formulations.

* Real-time experience in research and industry for both Microbiology

and Biochemistry laboratories

Education:

UW-Madison Madison, WI Graduated August 2012

* Bachelor of Science in Microbiology.

* Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.

Experience:

Kerry Ingredients Beloit, WI October 2012 - February 2013

R&D Technologist

* Performed fermentations in Bioreactors to produce and develop clean-

label antimicrobials.

* Implemented aseptic technique for inoculating, plating and analyzing

samples.

* Developed and executed shelf life studies targeting spoilage yeasts,

molds and Listeria.

* Produced samples through 'Salesforce', spray drying and dry blending

to meet product specifications.

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center Madison, WI February 2011

- August 2012

Research Technician

* Executed and troubleshot Biofuels fermentation experiments

on the alcohol tolerance of ethanol-producing Lactobacillus casei

strains.

* Refined protocols for fermentations, media and sample

preparation, plating, and byproduct analysis.

Center for Biomolecular Modeling Madison, WI January 2009 -

August 2012

Technician and Biochemistry Teaching Assistant

* Operated molecular viewer programs and a Rapid Prototyping Machine to

print 3D protein models.

* Taught the use of molecular viewer programs within a Biochemistry

seminar.

Russell Labs Madison, WI September 2008 - December 2009

Research Associate

* Cultured and extracted Drosophila S2 cells.

* Purified and biochemically analyzed Juvenile Hormone Binding protein

in order to increase protein yield.

Awards/Accomplishments:

* Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Rank

April 2008

* Shamrock Club Bagpipes and Drums - Percussion Leader 2003 -

Current

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