Assistant Project

Highlights of Qualifications

. Highly motivated individual with proven ability to make valuable

contributions in the scientific research field.

. Intellectually and competitively equipped to excel in a fast-paced and

challenging environment.

Well-organized with proven ability to effectively prioritize work,

completing multiple concurrent assignments in a timely and professional

manner.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education

Purdue University Calumet - Hammond, Indiana August 2010

Master of Science in Biological Sciences; GPA 3.87

Relevant coursework:

7 Recombinant DNA Techniques, Human Cytogenetics Technology,

Bioinformatics, Immunology, Medical Genetics, Biological Ethical

Frontiers, Developmental Biology

Research and Class Projects:

9 Recipient of 2nd place award at a research conference for oral

presentation on a student research project

10 Gained experience in cell culture, aseptic technique, transfections,

cell lysis, immunoprecipitations, digestions, SDS-PAGE/Western blots,

PCR, gel electrophoresis, gel extractions, transformations, minipreps,

DNA quantification, DNA isolation, restocking solutions and maintaining

laboratory notebooks

Purdue University - West Lafayette, Indiana December 2008

Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences; GPA 3.32

Participant in the Central Europe Study Abroad program in Poland, Slovakia

and the Czech Republic

Recipient of ten scholarships including the participation in the Midwest

Poultry Consortium Center of Excellence Poultry Science Scholarship

Program

Relevant coursework:

14 Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Animal and Human Physiology,

Animal Nutrition, Biochemistry, Introduction to Biology, Chemistry,

Organic Chemistry, Physics

Work Experience

Purdue University Calumet - Hammond, Indiana January - May 2009; August -

December 2009

Laboratory Instructor

. Taught laboratory sections of undergraduate Microbiology and Introduction

to Biology courses.

. SERVED AS MENTOR TO APPROXIMATELY 25 STUDENTS PER SECTION OFFERING ADVICE

ON STUDY HABITS AND RESOURCES.

. ASSISTED IN PREPARATION OF LAB ROOM SET-UP, PROCTORED EXAMS AND GRADED

COURSEWORK.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY - WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA JANUARY - DECEMBER 2008

Research Assistant

. Ran laboratory protocols such as SDS-PAGE/Western blots, mRNA isolation,

gel electrophoresis and mice/rat handling.

. PERFORMED DATA COLLECTION, MAINTAINED LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, RESTOCKED

SOLUTIONS, KEPT A LABORATORY NOTEBOOK AND ASSISTED STUDENT RESEARCH IN A

"PRODUCTION" LAB ENVIRONMENT.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY - WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA AUGUST - DECEMBER 2007

Laboratory Instructor

. Directed the laboratory section of an undergraduate Animal Sciences

course.

. SUPERVISED STUDENT FIELD TRIPS, CREATED QUIZZES AND SERVED AS MENTOR TO

APPROXIMATELY 30 STUDENTS.

MEADOWBROOK VETERINARY CLINIC - NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA APRIL 2003 -

DECEMBER 2007

Veterinary Assistant

. Gained valuable experience in the compassionate and careful handling

of animals.

. PERFORMED BLOOD TESTS, PREPARED VACCINES, ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS AND

OVERSAW PATIENT NUTRITION.

INDIANAPOLIS ZOO - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA SUMMER 2005

Volunteer

. Offered specialized care to animals and enclosures to provide an enriched

guest experience and enhance resident life.

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