Lab Tech/Research

Megan K. Alkins

Tempe, Arizona *****

Telephone: 602-***-****

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

Education

**** *.*., ******* *** Society (GPA 3.2), School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Laboratory Experience

2001-2004 Assistant Laboratory Technician (Advisor: Dr. John A. Widness), Department of Pediatrics,

University of Iowa Medical School, Iowa City, IA

Responsibilities included: Testing for the presence of zinc in blood and tissue samples, conducting iron bio

availability experiments on mice and sheep, preparation of stock solution and lab supplies.

Publication: Lott DG, Zimmerman MB, Labbe RF, Kling PJ, Widness, JA (2005). Erythrocyte Zinc

Protoporphyrin is Elevated With Prematurity and Fetal Hypoxemia. Pediatrics; 116: 414-422.

Relevant Coursework: Introductory Biology w/ lab, Introductory Chemistry w/ lab, Genetics w/ lab, Physics

w/ lab (one term), Organic Chemistry w/ lab (one term), Calculus, Statistics w/lab, Introduction to Research

Methods, Biology and Society, Bioethics, Cancer and Heart Disease, Evolutionary Biology I, Environmental

Psychology .

Additional Work Experience

December 2012-March 2013

CSL Plasma, Plasma Processing Technician-Processing

2012 Hostess, Red, White & Brew

2012 Hostess, Anzio’s Landing

2010-2012

Mayo Clinic/Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC)

Research Technologist - Hematologic Malignancies Laboratory

2009-2010

The Biodesign Institute, Research Technician - Personalized Diagnostics

2009

Idexx, Sr. Lab Technician- Hematology

2007-2008

Customer Service Staff And Cashier, Arizona State University Computer Store, Tempe, AZ (informed

customers on new technology, ran cash register, answered phones, filed and stocked shelves, filled and shipped

orders)

2007

Salesperson And Cashier, Arizona State University Bookstore, Tempe, AZ

2004-2006

Food Handler And Cashier, Port-of-Subs, University and McKellips locations, Mesa, AZ

Service and Volunteer Work

2007 Intern, Hospice of the Valley Healthcare Facility, Dobson House Location, Tempe, AZ (helped care for

elderly, provided child care to visitors, stocked supplies, helped cook and serve meals, aided nursing staff).

2007 -2008

Facilitator, Talented Youth Astronomy Fair, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

2006

ESL Teacher, Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ (taught English as a second language to Native Spanish speakers

under Pastor Flores)

2006

Volunteer, Needle Exchange Program, Northampton, MA (distributed clean sharps/needles for used ones)

2005

Health Educator, Las Fuentes Health Clinic, Guadalupe, AZ (worked directly with underprivileged families)

Honors and Awards

2007 Dean’s List, Arizona State University

2004 Dean’s List, Knox College

2003 American Cancer Society Young Cancer Researcher of the Year, University of Iowa

Leadership and Extracurricular Activities

2007-2008

Bioethics Club, Arizona State University (organized events, discussed contemporary topics in biomedicine)

2005-2006

Transfer Student Orientation Leader, Smith College, Northampton, MA (familiarized incoming students with

campus policies and traditions, moved students into dorms)

2004-2006

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, Knox College (member of philanthropic/literacy organization)

2004

Assistant Director, Main Stage Production, Knox College, Galesburg, IL (assisted the director, ran lines, acted

as liaison between back and front stage, acted as props manager)

2001-2004

Camp Counselor, Camp Manito-wish, Boulder Junction, WI (mentored and instructed youth in wilderness

leadership activities, lead girls on overnight three- to seven-day camping trips)

Additional Training

Microscopy, Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Processing, Biohazard and Sharp Laboratory Protocol, GLP

certified (Good Laboratory Practice), RNA extraction, Genomics, RT-PCR and analysis, QA/QC & SOPs,

Journal Club, Lab ordering and purchasing, Autoclaving and sterilization, Media and Buffer preparation, Gel

Electrophoresis Windows and Macintosh operating systems, Typing and Data Entry; Microsoft Office Suite;

Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguard, Anaphylaxis shock w/ sharp; CPR (all eligible for re-certification).

References available upon request.

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