High School Medical
Resume:
Meaghan O. McDonald
Hopatcong NJ, 07843
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a career opportunity where my solid academic background and strong
volunteer work experience can contribute to a laboratory's needs.
EDUCATION
University of New Haven
West
Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
May 2013
With Biology Concentration & Minor in Chemistry
Hopatcong High School
Hopatcong, NJ
High School Diploma
June 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
INTERNSHIP - 160 Hours
Stamford Hospital Laboratory
Stamford, CT
Intern
March 2013 to May
2013
. Assisted medical technicians in the areas of microbiology, hematology,
chemistry, and blood bank.
. Performed replicated tests on clinical specimens and utilized
Clinitek, Sysmex and Siemens chemistry analyzers.
. Replicated microscopic tests according to results given by the
analyzers.
. Replicated manual tests for influenza A&B and hCG pregnancy hormone.
. Aided in interpreting white blood cell differentials and red blood
cell morphologies.
. Contributed in verifying red blood cell types given by the Red Cross.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
Peer Mentor
August 2010 to
December 2010
. Served as a role model and leader for incoming freshman and mentored
two students for their first semester at the university.
. Demonstrated campus involvement and knowledge to students and parents
about the university.
. Easily adapted to new situations, worked effectively in a team
environment, and showed effective interpersonal skills.
SKILLS
Technical
. Proficient in the knowledge of: Organic chemistry, instrumental
methods of analysis (HPLC, GC-MS, FT-IR, AA, XRF, UV-VIS),
quantitative analysis, forensic biology, criminalistics, crime scene
investigation, spectrophotometry, DNA & RNA extraction and isolation,
DNA amplification and real time quantitative PCR, DNA digestion, DNA
sequencing using an ABI 310 analyzer, protein assays, western blot,
sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and
affinity chromatography.
General
. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SPSS
. Intermediate skills in written and verbal Spanish
ACTIVITIES
. Member, University of New Haven First Year Success Center
August 2010
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