Assistant Technician

Location:

Posted:

October 19, 2013

Ronald D. Bitner

Home: 513-***-**** *******@*****.**.*** Cell: 513.258.11689

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Microbiologist with proficient knowledge of molecular biology techniques.

Solid leadership abilities and steady professional career. Proven ability

to acquire knowledge rapidly and apply to new technology. Strong research

and troubleshooting ability. Highly organized and detail oriented. Works

successfully with a diverse population.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, Ohio 1999 - 2012

Senior Research Assistant

. Extraction and quantification of protein, RNA, and DNA

. Administer and analyze Western and Northern blots

. Determine Genotyping of mouse/rat colony

. Operate Quantitative Real Time PCR

. Prepare and process Immunocytochemistry

. Maintain data and results

NEWPORT AQUARIUM, Newport, Kentucky 1998 - 1999

Lead Life Support Technician

. Tested and preserved water quality on all tanks

. Maintained all life forms in the coral, jellyfish and stingray tanks

. Built backup systems for all tanks

CINCINNATI ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDEN, Cincinnati, Ohio 1996 - 1999

Trained Naturalist

. Promoted to position based on job performance

. Instructed Nocturnal Adventure participants in developing awareness,

understanding and knowledge of endangered species and ecosystems

. Served as Assistant Coordinator from August 1997 to March 1998

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Highland Heights, Kentucky 1995 - 1997

Research Assistant

. Conducted extensive research with marine cave cirolanid isopod,

Bahalana geracei

. Cultured techniques for the mosquito in the genus Aedes

. Published abstract in the Kentucky Academy of Science

EDUCATION

BS, Bachelor of Science

Concentration: Biology (Minor: Environmental Sciences

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky