Assistant Plant
Resume:
Toktam Moghbeli
Thomas Wynne Apartments #B***,
Wynnewood, PA 19096-1423
*****@*******.*** or ***************@*****.***
oBjective
To acquire a position in biological research at a laboratory, utilizing my
academic background and experience
Education
Master of Science, Water treatment
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, expected graduation May 2013
GPA: 4.00/4.00
Thesis title: "Effect of plant-based filtration and bio-treatment on
toxicity of bio-oil process water"
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Mississippi State University Starkville, MS, December 2010
GPA: 3.7/4.00 (while working 20 hours a week)
Related coursework: Virology, Zoology, Anatomy, Ecology, Cell Biology,
Microbiology, Bacterial genetics, Immunology, Bacterial physiology,
Pathology, Parasitology
Associate Degree, Obstetrics
Islamic Azad University, Neishabour, Iran, September 2003
GPA: 3.19/4.00
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant, January 2012-Present
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
. Performed physical and biological treatment of waste water
. Extracted waste water after treatment
. Performed sampling and analysis of water samples to determine
presence of microorganisms
. Performed toxicity tests using luminescent bacteria
. Performed DNA extractions, qPCR, Real-Time PCR, and Gel
Electrophoresis
. Conducted restriction enzyme digestion, excised DNA from Gel, and
NanoDrop
. Conducted DNA cloning and sequencing
. Performed RNA extractions and q-RT-PCR
. Performed Terminal-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (T-RFLP)
. Prepared, dispensed and autoclaved media used in the laboratory
Lab Assistant, July 2009-December 2010
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
. Extracted and purified DNA and protein, and implemented PCR techniques
. Prepared various microbial media and microbe cultivation using
standard microbiological methods
. Designed Primer
. Handled Gas Chromatograph (GC), autoclave machine, centrifuge, and
desiccators
. Maintained bacterial cultures
. Performed laboratory testing and analysis as well as UV
Spectrophotometer analysis
. Performed microbial isolation techniques such as culture media and
plating
Intern, September 2002-June 2003
Health Center, Neishabour, Iran
. Injected and placed IUD for birth control
. Counseled patients seeking to choose a birth control method
. Checked babies' health conditions and their nutrition
Intern, May 2001-December 2003
Hakim Hospital, Neishabour, Iran
. Assisted in nursing, gynecological, and obstetrics related areas
. Delivered 90 babies during intern years
. Washed and bandaged wounds in the hospital's infectious department
Conference Presentations
. Poster presentation: "Effect of plant-based filtration and bio-
treatment on toxicity of bio-oil process water"
Presented at the Southeast Biofuels and Renewable Energy
Conference, Jackson, Mississippi, August 8 - 9, 2012
. Oral presentation: "Effect of plant-based filtration and bio-treatment
on toxicity of bio-oil process water"
Presented at the International Biomass Conference and Expo,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 8 - 10, 2013
Proffesional memberships
. Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society
. Member of the Forest Products Society
Skills
. Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point), SAS, SPSS
. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certificate
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