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Robert J. Colpoys
Objective
Employ techniques learned during collegiate studies in biology and chemistry to
achieve a position as a laboratory technician.
Education
2008-2010 State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
Buffalo
2005-2008 Urbana University
Urbana, Ohio
B.S. Biology / Pre-Med - 2010
Urbana University GPA : 3.8/4.0.
University at Buffalo GPA : 3.4/4.0.
General biology, chemistry, anatomy, calculus, and physics courses.
Senior electives in graduate level genetics, physiology, and nanotechnology.
Proficient in a vast array of laboratory techniques including Gas Chromatograph, Gel
electrophoresis, and ELISA development and testing.
Advanced knowledge of cell biology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry literature
and laboratory techniques.
Adept in the utilization of laboratory equipment including incubators, filtration
devices, rockers and shakers, tissue culture plates, and many cell culture control
systems.
High proficiency in MS Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Experience
2005-Present Tops Supermarkets Niagara Falls, NY
Pharmacy Tech/Stock Clerk
Corporate Profile - Supermarket/Pharmacy
Responsible for ensuring prescription accuracy in accordance with FDA regulations.
Performed grocery management duties, prioritizing and assigning tasks in his
absence.
Received "Employee of the Month" award in May 2006, July 2007 and August 2009.
Received Union Local One academic achievement scholarship four consecutive years.
May 2007- August Honda Manufacturing Plant Urbana, OH
2007
Machine Press Operator
Corporate Profile - Automotive part supplier for Honda
Operated large metal components press.
Responsible for quality control of machined parts.
2006-2008 Urbana University Urbana, OH
Biology and Math Tutor
Corporate Profile - Department of Tutoring
Leveraged 2006 Urbana chemistry student of the year award to tutor students in
improving academic achievement in the fields of college level Biology, Chemistry,
and Calculus.
May 2006 - August American Way Van and Storage Dayton, OH
2006
Warehouse Worker
Corporate Profile - Moving and Storage Company
Responsible for moving military personnel households for base to base transfers.
Daily maintenance of electronic warehouse database.
Community Service
Represented U.B. Football team at Buffalo Children's Hospital, bringing joy and
promoting wellness to ill patients.
Key Urbana University Relay for Life committee representative, personally raised
over $1000.
Volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital for interdepartmental specimen transfers, and
provided emotional encouragement for ill patients.
Active participant in JDRF events including hot dog and T-shirt sales, fundraisers,
and bowl-a-thons as a Tops employee
representative.
Certified in CPR and First Aid.
Achievements
2006 Urbana University Chemistry Student of the Year award winner.
Named to Urbana University Dean's list six consecutive semesters.
University at Buffalo Academic All-American (Football).
Buffalo Bills Student Athlete Scholarship award winner.
References
References are available on request.