Alexandra BlanchetteAlexandra Blanchette Alexandra
Blanchette
**** ***** ***. *****, ******** 60120
Phone: 847-***-**** E Mail: ***********@********.***
Objective
Graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison’s Microbiology program seeking a lab position within the industry. Highly
motivated, detail oriented, organized, and intuitive. Candidate is a fast learner who offers strong educational background in
the sciences as well as strong organizational and communication skills.
Education
University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison, Wisconsin
B.S., Microbiology 2012
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GPA: 3.754/4.0
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant to Introductory Microbiology Lab
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Experience
Fox Valley Ear, Nose, & Throat; Elgin, Illinois January 2010 February 2013
Worked in medical billing department.
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Extensive data entry and payment processing using various computer programs.
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Responsible for organizing and coordinating information and materials among several offices.
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Osco Pharmacy; South Elgin, Illinois May 2007 August 2008
Licensed pharmacy technician.
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Responsible for filling prescription orders and solving various insurance issues.
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Extensive customer service experience.
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Trout Park Baseball; Elgin, IL August 2006 July
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2007
Concessions Manager
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Skills and Techniques
Aptitude for effective written and verbal communication.
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Propensity for critical thinking and extremely detail oriented.
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Exceptional organizational skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Extensive Experience with Aseptic Technique, DNA/RNA Isolation/Purification, PCR, Electrophoresis, HPLC, GC MS,
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and other general laboratory techniques.
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Experience with 454 Pyrosequencing and Sanger Sequencing.
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