Sarah Meyer
Biotechnology & Microbiology
***** ****** ***** ( Saint Louis, Missouri 63137
Phone: 314-***-**** or Cell: 314-***-****
Email: abjivf@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain a challenging position utilizing my experience and offering an
opportunity for professional growth.
Technical Skills and Abilities
Bio-rad iCycler NanoDrop ND-1000 real-time PCR system
bioMerieux VITEK II Compact bioMerieux VIDAS system Biolog
MicroLog
GLP Usage Solution Dilution PH Analysis
Pipette Usage Microscope Spectrophotometer
Gel OSHA Training Bacterial Planting
GMP Electrophoresis Inventory
Thermocycler Bax- PCR Methods FDA/BAM Methods
USDA/FSIS Methods Air Quality
Computer Skills
Windows XP OS Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
Citrix Sample Manager LIMS
Accomplishments
. Effectively communicated with customers in a friendly and pleasant
manner resulting in complete customer satisfaction.
. Demonstrated leadership ability through new employee orientation,
development and training.
. Proven accomplishment with handling challenging assignments, while
demonstrating confidence, integrity and commitment toward positive
results.
. Strong ability to assume multiple responsibilities while
maintaining high performance levels in assigned tasks.
. Appointed organizational team leader as a result of outstanding
performance, demonstrated leadership, and commitment to success.
Work Experience
Deibel Laboratories 12/2008 - 03/2010 Saint Louis, Missouri
Laboratory Technician
Food and Microbiology Skills
-Sample set up, preparation, and weighing out.
-Pipepetting, transfers, plating, and streaking.
-Bench reading, confirmation work, data and result entry,
and client contact.
- Good Aseptic Technique and some Data entry was also
required
- Sanitation Testing: standard microbiological testing on
Swab and environmental
Microbe Inotech Laboratories 11/2007 - 04/2008 Saint Louis,
Missouri
Volunteer Intern
Microbiology Skills
Sarah Meyer
Biotechnology
10074 Coburg Lands ( Saint Louis, Missouri 63137
Phone: 314-***-**** or Cell: 314-***-****
Email: abjivf@r.postjobfree.com
-Enumerate colonies by total heterotrophic plate counts
and Petri film method
- Characterize strains by BIOLOG and VITEK II Compact
(Microbial ID)
- Perform MPN (Most Probable Number) assays for Fecal Coliforms,
- Screen for pathogens by Enrichment ELISA method and
Biomeriuex VIDAS
- Enumerate Fecal Coilform and Total Coliform colonies by
Membrane Filtration Method
- Identify Foreign Objects in samples
- Perform custom/proprietary microbiological procedures
Microbial Genetics
- Isolate microbial Genomic DNA form samples
- Detect the presence of microorganisms by qPCR method
Standard Procedures
- Sample Reception and Check-in
- General housekeeping and sanitation
- Receive and dispose of materials, supplies, and single-
use ware
- Prepare reagents and solutions
Education and Training
Saint Louis Community College 08/2007 - 11/2007 Saint Louis,
Missouri
Metropolitan Education Center
Certificate in Life Sciences
Riverview Gardens High School 09/2000 - 05/2003 Saint Louis,
Missouri
Diploma
References
Available Upon Request