Project Supervisor

Location:

Winona, MN

Posted:

January 07, 2013

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Resume:

MaKayla Berg

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** */* **** *** Street

City: Winona

State: MN

Zip: 55987

Country: USA

Phone: 507-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $33,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

MAKAYLA BERG

522 1/2 East 4th Street

Winona, MN 55987

507-***-****

*********@********.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position as a laboratory technician in the field of biological research. My experience as an undergraduate fellow at Mayo Clinic has provided me with a solid background for molecular techniques and procedures. I am a highly motivation individual with a strong desire to be a contributing member of the scientific community. Please consider my eagerness to be part of a dynamic research team, as well as my professional experience, when reviewing my application for employment.

EXPERIENCE

Home and Community Options, Winona MN

Direct Support Professional 10/2010 - 12/2012

* Supported clients in activities of daily living. Administered medications to clients and monitored vital signs. Performed housekeeping duties and prepared meals daily. Transported clients to and from work and events. Responded to emergency situations in a safe and timely manner.

Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN

Intern 12/2011 - 01/2012

* Collaborated directly with the primary investigator and laboratory technologist to research, plan, and optimize an experiment to study the stress response in larval zebrafish. Participated in all stages of the research project from ordering supplies and preparing media to carrying out the experiment and analyzing the results. Presented progress notes at weekly laboratory meetings.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow 05/2012 - 08/2012

* Further optimized the previous experiment to study the stress response in larval zebrafish with a high level of independence. Attended the 10th International Conference Zebrafish Development and Genetics in Madison, WI. Presented research findings at the annual SURF symposium.

* Provided assistance to the laboratory by preparing stock media, making competent E. coli cells, ordering supplies and maintaining transgenic zebrafish lines.

EDUCATION

Winona State University, Winona MN 08/2008 - 12/2012

Graduated December 14, 2012 with a B.S. in cellular and molecular biology, minor in biochemistry.

* GPA: 3.15

Skills

Basic statistical analysis. Exceptional record keeping. DNA/RNA extraction and isolation. Cortisol extraction. Protein extraction. Amplification and quantification of gene expression using standard PCR and quantitative real-time PCR. Gel electrophoresis. TOPO cloning. Autoclaving. Restriction enzyme digest. Plasmid construction. Experience with commercially available ELISA kits. Zebrafish husbandry. Microscopy: confocal and fluorescent. Cell culture. Microinjection into zebrafish embryo. Spectrophotometry.

AVAILABILITY

I currently live in Winona, Minnesota, but I am eager to relocate. Thanks to my parents, I am blessed with the ability to travel free of cost to most major airports within the United States. I am therefore able to travel on short notice for interviews and for relocation upon job offer. The earliest I would be available for full-time work is January 28, 2012 (dependent of the date of hire and job location).

REFERENCES

Karl J. Clark, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

E-mail: *****.****@****.***

Phone: 507-***-****

Relationship: Primary Investigator for stress response project

Tammy Greenwood, M.S

Supervisor, Senior Research Technologist

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN