Brett Kantrowitz
Dumont, NJ *****
*********@*****.***
Education:
B.S. (Biology) 2.9 Dec 2009
Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
Specific job-related skills/experience levels:
• BS
• Basic Lab Work and Lab Safety
• MS Office
Profile:
Highly self motivated recent Biology graduate with prior work experience as a laboratory assistant.
Through course studies investigated scientific journal articles and presented findings to professors and
peers. Fully knowledgeable in the usage of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and able to effectively work in
environment requiring multi-tasking, good communication skills, and team work. Performed routine
laboratory operations such as autoclaving solutions, cleaning up stations, and setting up classrooms,
maintaining inventory of supplies, and ordering supplies. Demonstrated leadership skills to train new
laboratory assistants in performing routine tasks such as preparing solutions and maintaining accurate
inventory counts. The candidate is available to interview with 48 hour notice and begin immediately.
Professional Experience:
Pace University, Pleasantville NY Sept 2008 - Dec 2009
Biology Laboratory Assistant
• Cultured different types of bacteria, as well as developed media solutions for bacteria to grow in.
• Experienced in electroporation technique to create loss of function in model (knockout) organisms.
• Conducted computer updates and installed anti-viral software to laboratory computers.
• Performed routine laboratory operations such as autoclaving solutions, cleaning up stations, and
setting up classrooms, maintaining inventory of supplies, and ordering supplies.
• Trained laboratory assistants in performing routine tasks such as preparing solutions and maintaining
accurate inventory counts.
Pace University, Pleasantville NY Sept 2006 – Mar 2009
Computer Technical Support
• Provided helpful support to students with computer based problems using strong written and verbal
communication skills.
• Served as a help-desk to new incoming or current students, as well to as a reference to other campus
services.
• Assisted in setting up computer classrooms.
Paramus Commons, Paramus, NJ Apr 2005 – Sept 2005
Cutco Salesman
• Demonstrated strong verbal and customer service skills to generate leads and make sales.
• Developed strong product knowledge in order to successfully sell product.
Kings Supermarket, Cresskill, NJ Mar 2003 – Sept 2004
Cashier and Produce
• Accurately managed a cash drawer while handing customer transactions.
• Balanced the cash drawer at the close of a shift.
• Dealt with a diverse customer population remaining enthusiastic and cooperative to customers needs.
• Performed routine tasks such as restocking and inventory.