Marietta O. Ezeoke
White Plains, NY, 10606
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a research position in an environment where I will be best able to
use my skills as a biological scientist.
EDUCATION
Binghamton University, B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology; Certificate in
Evolutionary Studies, May 2011
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research Assistant (2011 - present) - Dept. of Molecular
Biology. Dr. Julian Shepherd, Binghamton University. Responsibilities:
assistance in deriving appropriate method for quantitative analysis of
lipids in water strider bugs, extraction and separation of lipids and
colorimetric analysis of lipids.
Undergraduate Research Assistant (2011 - present) - Dept. of Evolutionary
Studies. Dr. David S. Wilson, Binghamton University. Responsibilities:
collecting written and oral data from participants in human research
project on gene correlation to specific life habits; compilation of related
research references using RefWorks and maintenance of compiled references.
Undergraduate Research Assistant (2011 - present) - Dept. of Anthropology.
Dr. Koji J. Lum (under supervision of Molecular Coordinator, Rita Spathis),
Binghamton University. Responsibilities: molecular analysis of human DNA
for specified loci, to be used for correlation studies.
LABORATORY SKILLS
Biochemistry: Thin layer chromatography, colorimetric analysis based on
spectrophotometry, protein, lipid and enzyme assays, ultracentrifuge.
Cell Biology: Light and phase contrast microscopy, hemocytometer, sterile
technique, cell culture, density gradient centrifugation.
Molecular Biology: Liquid and agar media preparation, DNA manipulation,
PCR, agarose electrophoresis, Southern and Western blots, radiolabelling,
autoradiography.
SCIENCE RELATED COURSEWORK & EXPERIENCE
Experienced with biological lab techniques: Western blot, SDS-PAGE, PCR,
DNA ligation, agarose gel preparation, gel electrophoresis, aseptic
technique, Drosophila and Xenopus experimentation, fractional distillation,
and bacterial transformation.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software: Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Corel Draw, RefWorks,
Endnote, NVIVO, MatLab and R (GNU S).
Webpage: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariettaezeoke
WORK EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (2009). Teaching Assistant and Lab
Assistant. Introductory Physics (Directed and supervised lab experiments)
and Introductory Chemistry (Assisted in explaining basic chemical
principles and in proctoring.)
Binghamton University Library Archives (2008 - 2009). Undergraduate Archive
Assistant. Catalogue and file numerous "Special Collection" documents for
the university's records.
ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity, inducted 2007.
Harpur's Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance, emergency medical technician,
2007 - present.
Students Against Destructive Decisions, founder, 2011.
Free Press Newspaper, writer, 2007 - present.
Certifications: EMT - Basic (Exp: 01/31/13), CPR Pro/AED (Exp: 10/03/11).