ALAA ABUGHOUSH
MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST
CONTACT INFORMATION
Wheaton, IL 60189
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CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as a molecular biologist and be part of a team making a contribution to the improvement of human health and welfare.
LABORATORY AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
§ Perform molecular biology techniques such as DNA and RNA isolation
§ Use sterile techniques for preparation of tissue culture reagents
§ Ability to perform basic scientific calculations
§ PCR and plating
§ Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel) and the ability to conduct data analysis using Excel and R-Studio PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Adjunct Professor 2012-Present
Duties consisted of development of class materials and streamlining of curricula. Emphasized both safe laboratory practices and technical writing in general biology
Courses taught: Biology 1100
Morton College Morton, IL
Biology Adjunct 2013- 2016
Plan for lectures, class discussions, demonstrating labs and projects. Had the responsibility to create assignments, exams and grade them accordingly.
Courses taught: Biology 101
Alticor, INC Ada, MI
Consumer Research technician 2010- 2011
Assists in supporting the product development process, globally, through objective quantitative and qualitative consumer research with some supervision from the manager. Help conduct experiments to test new formulas for energy drinks and other food products and then analyze the questionnaire that was completed by the subjects in the study using Excel. Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, MI
Lab Technician 2006- 2008
Performed scientific experiments by help designing, perform and analyze laboratory experiments. Maintain accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments. EDUCATION
Davenport University- Grand Rapids MI
Master of Science, Data Analytics --- Expected Graduation in December 2021 Grand Valley State University- Allendale MI
Master of Science, Cell Molecular Biology --- Graduated December 2011 Grand Valley State University- Allendale MI
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science --- Graduated December 2007