Experience with bacterial cultures, DNA cloning, recombinant plasmids

Lynne Kohlhase

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Objective:

To obtain a position in a laboratory environment where I can utilize my academic background in the subject

of biology to further the goals of an organization committed to developing the healthcare industry.

Summary of Qualifications:

Detail oriented, motivated, responsible, high energy professional, with a thorough knowledge of medical

microbiology, bacteriology, virology, and physiology. Experience in a university laboratory environment

dealing with microorganisms and animal dissections. Committed to research of the interaction and responses

of the human body with common microorganisms.

Major strengths include familiarity in a laboratory environment, attention to detail, strong team player,

excellent work ethic, good communication skills, and ability to follow established protocols. Familiarity with

NCBI gene databases and interest in the effects of immunoresponses on health. Computer and Internet

literate.

Relevant Coursework:

• Recombinant DNA Techniques Lab – Familiar with pipetting techniques, transformations, PCR,

use of inoculation loops, gel electrophoresis, DNA ligation

• Mammalian Physiology Lab – Performed animal dissections, frequently dealing with the nervous

system and circulatory system, independent experiment in fluid balance

• Organic Chemistry Lab – Pipetting, titrations, extractions, disposing chemical wastes,

chromatography, spectroscopy

• Medical Microbiology – Study of common pathogenic bacteria and their accompanying immune

responses

• Virology, Bacteriology extensive study in theory and procedures of Gram stains, PCR, plaque

assays, hemagglutination, Southern blots, Western blots, Northern blots

Work History:

• Assistant Head Swim Coach, Irvine Swim League, Irvine, CA: 2006 – Present

Technical knowledge of stroke development, strong communication skills, training plan

development, assertion of leadership, maintaining team function

• Private Swim Instructor, Self Employed, Irvine, CA: 2005 – Present

Developed successful business, used marketing strategies to increase client base

• Swim Instructor, University of California San Diego Recreation, La Jolla, CA: 2010 – 2012

Gold Medal Instructor: Spring 2010, Fall 2010

• Lifeguard, Colony Club Association, Irvine, CA: 2006 – 2011

Thorough knowledge of CPR and First Aid, experience administering first aid

Education:

• Irvine High School Graduated 2008

• University of California San Diego Graduated 2012, Bachelor of Science

Major: Human Biology Minor: Psychology

GPA: 3.3 Provost’s Honors

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