Assistant Technician
Resume:
Sheyla Perez
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EXPERIENCE
Lab Technician 06/2008 - 08/2009
UCLA & Brentwood Biomedical Research Institute Los Angeles, CA
. Performed Immunohistochemistry assays on normal and damaged pancreatic
tissue
. Euthanized mice or rats by CO2 inhalation to isolate pancreas and acinar
cells
. Performed SDS-PAGE & Western Blot analyses
. Measured concentrations and activities of a variety of pancreatic
proteins
. Established mice colonies with the guidance of supervisor, and genotyped
mice by
amputating a small portion of the distal ear
. Performed Polymerase Chain Reactions for genotype analysis
. Operated fluorescence and compound microscope
. Ordered reagents and other lab supplies as needed
Science Facilitator 10/2005 - 04/2007
USC Med-COR Program, Los Angeles, CA
. Presented biology and chemistry topics to 9th and 10th grade students
. Conducted small group activities to enhance learning
. One-on-one tutoring as needed
. Administered and scored bi-weekly tests
. Assisted in setting-up and conducting chemistry laboratory experiments
Lab Assistant 01/2005 - 07/2005
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
. Prepared culture media, solutions, and other reagents
. Responsible for general lab organization
. Restocked lab supplies and proposed purchasing of supplies as needed
. In charge of daily care of genetically engineered fish, and frogs that
included feeding, replacing of water, and monitoring of health.
Intern in Biochemistry Lab Summer 2004
California State University, Los Angeles, CA
. Assisted in the development of an enzyme to restore enzymatic function of
another
. Participated in performing: DNA recombination and digestion, PCR, gel
electrophoresis, and extraction.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology, California State University, Los Angeles,
2007 Biotechnology Certificate, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California
BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Computer: Adobe Photoshop, MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Word Perfect
. Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
. Some knowledge of histological techniques (tissue embedding, sectioning
and staining)
. DNA Restriction Digest, PCR & gel electrophoresis, DNA isolation, Plasmid
DNA purification, Southern/Western Blot Analysis, ELISA, and Cell Culture
VOLUNTEER
Clinical Care Extender Volunteer 02/10 - present
Barlow Respiratory Hospital - Los Angeles & Van Nuys
. Assist nursing staff to provide patient care
. Assist the unit secretary with paperwork, and answering patient call
lights
. Restock Respiratory unit supplies as needed
. Deliver samples to Pathology department occasionally
References
Dr. Samuel Poolsawat 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754
Dr. Anna Gukovskaya 11301 Wilshire Blvd LA, CA 90073
Francisco Rodriguez 1000 S. Freemont Ave Alahambra, CA 91803
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