Quality Assurance Assistant

BRANDON L. COWSERT

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M.S. & B.A. IN BIOLOGY Target:

Laboratory/Research/Biologist

B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology Nuclear Medicine

Technologist Minor Business

Job candidate offering strong research and writing abilities. Inquisitive and voracious reader with passion for expanding

own knowledge. Minored in Business to balance a scientific mind studying practical and business applications of

science. Displayed an early talent for science as evidenced by receiving Howard Hughes Research Scholar position.

Currently completing degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology (Dec. 2013) and working for family ranching business.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Research, and Training

Anthrax & Mammalian Cells ... Retroviral Integrase ... HIV ... Bacteria ... Recombinant Androgen Receptors in E. coli ...

Safety Training...Red Cross certified, Western blot analysis, cell-based assay, DNA purification, gel electrophoresis, protein

purification, collect, evaluate and interpret research date, lab maintenance, Scientific Writing/Scientific Journal Research ...

ISO compliance ... Inventory/Supply tracking ... Microsoft Office: Word/PowerPoint/Excel

EDUCATION

M.S. Degree in Biology (May 2011) 3.42 GPA B.A. in Biology (Dec 2006)

University of Texas at San Antonio Cum Laude. Business

SAINT EDWARDS UNIVERSITY (Austin, TX)

B.S. Nuclear Medicine Technology (Dec. 2013)

University of the Incarnate Word

E XPERIENCE

2011-

2013

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY, University of the Incarnate Word

Interned at various hospitals and imaging sites. Learned patient contact in regards to performing therapeutic and

diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.

--Prepared, verified and administered radiopharmaceuticals for the purpose of patient imaging procedures.

--Use of computer processing, laboratory testing, patient preparation, quality control and safety of radiation.

--Performed perfusion rest and stress cardiac studies, processing images for physician review.

--Complies with Radiation Safety regulations, ordering, calibrating and inventorying radiopharmaceuticals.

--Ensures temperature control is conducive for successful storage and adheres safe handling and disposal of

medical waste in accordance with regulations.

RESEARCH FOR G. JILANI CHAUDRY, Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

Assistant Professor of Molecular & Cellular Biology 2008 – 2011

LAB ASSISTANT Supported assistant professor of molecular and cellular biology on research and day-to-day lab

operations. Collaborated with biology peers on multiple molecular biology experiments (20-40 hrs. per wk.).

Key Project: Intoxication of mammalian cells by anthrax toxin, as well as identification of novel gene residues that confer

resistance in mammalian cells.

Gained and demonstrated skill in biological techniques, such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction/purification, gel

electrophoresis, Western blots, and other nucleic acid-based technologies. Utilized CHOK1 cells for anthrax

toxin research.

Wrote and reviewed ISO-compliant instructions and SOPs and updated lab researchers and professor on project

status. Presented and chronicled findings in reports.

Prepared scientific instruments including centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and microscopes.

Examined colon and prostate cancer cell lines resistant to a particular drug.

Performed quality assurance on equipment and lab processes. Followed safety protocols in handling

biohazardous materials.

PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Publications: Cowsert, Brandon. S.C. Ahn, B. Chatterjee (2000). “Production of Recombinant Androgen Receptor

in Bacteria.” Publication and presentation, St. Mary’s University Student Research Symposium.

Presentations: “Therapeutic Usage of Bacteriophages.” Paper at St. Edwards University, 2006.

“Thalidomide: Its Inception and Ramifications.” UTSA. 2008.

“Generation and Characterization of Alanine Scanning Mutations in TEM 8/ANTXR1 vWA Domain.”

Master’s Thesis, May 2011.

Memberships: Texas Academy of Science; Toastmasters; Bat Conservation Society, Society of Nuclear Medicine

and Molecular Imaging, American Society for Microbiology

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