Jessica W. Burger
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Objective To become a part of an instrumental team that is continuously
being challenged. Quickly learn and master new skill sets;
equally successful in both team and self-directed
environments; while exerting my leadership and
communication abilities.
Education The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
May 2010 Bachelor of Science in Microbiology & Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology Minor: Adolescent Health
GPA 3.2/4.00
Skills & Abilities
Laboratory Through class I have obtained experience with plating,
streaking, media preparation and manipulation, autoclaving,
microscopes, spectrometers, ELISAs, cloning, DNA isolation
and purification, PCR, SDS-PAGE, and sequencing, all
maintaining a strong aseptic technique. Additionally, how
to maintain a working and organized laboratory notebook
Experience
May 07- May 10 CVS Pharmacy, Powell, TN
Nationally Board Certified Pharmacy Technician
. Inputting, billing, and filling prescriptions
May 05- Aug. 07 Glenn Spring Holding Inc., Ducktown, TN
Internship
. Awarded Academic Scholarship providing full tuition
and an optional summer internship for four years
. Certified in OSHA Hazmat 40 hour safety training
. Helped with reforestation & refurbishment of wetlands
due to the ecological damage caused by copper mining
. Assisted scientists with bio surveys & monitoring of
wildlife
. Worked with biologist to test the alkalinity and
hardness of water
Activities
Clinic Vols, Knoxville, TN
Member & Volunteer
. Volunteer in clinics for the American Red Cross in
inner-city schools in Knoxville
Dr. Buchan's Microbial Ecology Lab, Knoxville, TN
Volunteer
. Independent project, focusing on the growth of
specific microbes under manipulated conditions
. Practicing common laboratory techniques, such as
making media, plating, etc.
Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society, Knoxville, TN