KELLY M. CAVANAUGH
*** ***** **. ***. *, Moscow, Idaho 83843
************@*******.***
I have two objectives. One objective is to join a lab working with
pathogenic microbes and to assist with research investigating treatments
and causality of infections. The other is to further the understanding of
model organisms, specifically gene to phenotype and to isolate and
investigate novel gene/product interactions
Expected Graduation
May of University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho
Education 2013
• Bachelor of Science Microbiology
• Bachelor of Science Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Department of Plant,Soils, Entomological Sciences, University of Idaho
Lab Technician 08/2012 – current
• Utilized various recombination technologies; specifically plasmid insertion and reporter analyses
• Utilized basic molecular biology techniques such as restriction digesting,selective screening
• Prepared and analyzed various cell cultures for plasmid recombination
• Prepared and analyzed various gradient gels
• Collected and recorded all data for future reference
College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho
Lab Technician 08/2008 – 05/2011
• Performed various analyses such as data interpretation for phylogenetics and plant symbiosis
• Performed subculturing and media growth for a variety of different fungal species
• Helped to conduct and implement different research plans and techniques such as field planting, plating new strains, and seed counting and sorting
Silver Valley Labs
Lab Technician 05/2005 – 12/2010 Analytical (SVL),Smelterville, Idaho
• Performed various environmental sample analyses required for the labs such as ANP, Alkalinity, TDS, Carbon and Sulfur content, Water and HCl washing, Acidity
• Ran the lab efficiently and effectively in the absence of the primary analyst
• Transferred between labs during times of high demand to assist primary analyst
• Produced data for clientele use
• Followed standard operating procedures
Kellogg Community Ambulance Service, Kellogg, Idaho
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
05/2008 – 03/2012
• Provided emergency care under high pressure with focus and multi-tasking abilities
• Transported and stabilized patients using different methods depending on different emergencies