Ahmed Mahmoud
Jersey City, NJ *7307,
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Biology - May 2010
New Jersey City University – Jersey City, New Jersey
Emphasis: Cell Biology
LAB EXPERIENCE and SKILLS
Lab Assistant – New Jersey City University- Jersey City, NJ - 2007 to 2010
Assisted professors in setting up laboratory work.
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Charted plot data for further analysis and to be incorporated into a scholarly research paper for conferences.
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Cell Biology:
Performed experiments consisting of pH gradients, cell function depending on the pH of different fluids and
the procedure of electrophoresis. Also performed absorbency values using Spectrophotometers, Bacterial
transformation of K-12 e. coli cells introducing GFP (green fluorescent protein) and the Isolation of the
protein using column chromatography, Erythrocyte agglutination tests, cell counting using hemocytometers.
Genetics:
Created genetic experiments using Brassica Rapa to gene assortment through cross pollination proving the
theory of genetic assortment described by Gregor Mendel.
Anatomy
Conducted testing sea urchins susceptibility to various chemicals inducing egg dispersion.
Immunology:
Performed tests on immunoserums and antibodies produced from rabbits. The different tests used to observe
antigens and antibodies; immunoassay, and Western Blot.
Chemistry:
Performed a study of nomenclature, preparations, reactions, and reaction mechanisms. Testing purities of
substances using Gas Chromatography.
ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS and SKILLS
NJCU Dean's List: 3 semesters
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NJCU Biology Club
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Microsoft Office, all Biology and Chemistry Lab Equipment
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Capstone research projects in Signal transduction cascades during sex determination & Lentiviral gene
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therapy.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate-T-mobile USA – Jersey City, NJ – Jersey City, NJ - 2009 to 2010
Senior Associate-Sixth Ave corp. -- Jersey City, NJ – Jersey City, NJ - 2007 to 2008
Manager in training – RadioShack corp.- Jersey City, NJ – Jersey City, NJ – 2005 to 2007
*References and Research Available Upon request