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L AU R A M . M I N I N S O N
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a defense contracting position that will allow me to contribute my organizational
skills and natural sciences knowledge.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working on a high value federal research project in a laboratory setting
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Ability to work independently or as a collaborative team member
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Dedicated professional with diligent work ethic; responsibility and detail oriented
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Four solid academic years in natural sciences: chemistry, biology, physics and anatomy
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EDUCATION:
University of Maryland Adelphi, MD (2011 Present)
Initiated: Masters of Science in Bioinformatics
University of South Florida Tampa, FL (2006 2009)
Bachelors of Science in Natural Sciences
Minor: Biomedical Physics GPA: 3.15
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
09/09: American Assoc. for Laboratory Animal Science: Pain Recognition/Alleviation, Post Procedure
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Care of Mice/Rats in Research, Aseptic Technique for Rodent Survival, and working with the IACUC.
03/10: MEIR Training: Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation course
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05/10: Brookhaven National Laboratory training: Laboratory Standard, blood borne pathogens, cyber
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security, and NSRL Radiobiology.
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:
USF Medical Ethics Society Club
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Oxygen Club of Greater Washington, DC
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Treasurer of AFRRI Social Club
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Sub Committee for Radio informatics Symposium
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Sub Committee for Radiation Biodosimetry Symposium
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Henry M. Jackson Foundation ~ Rockville, MD (June 2009 Present)
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute/USUHS/NASA
• Performed Ionization research; irradiation and observation of laboratory subjects
• Participated in necropsies; blood withdrawal of laboratory subjects
• Performed whole blood processing and tissue cultures
• Used LINAC Linear Proton Accelerator and Cobolt 60 Gamma ray Therapy
• Conducted work at the University of Pennsylvania & Loma Linda University for NASA grant
Used Oracle purchasing for laboratory orders and handled decision making with regards to
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project purchases
Worked with budget reports
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Wrote Manuals and Operating Procedures to increase project efficiency
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