Technician College
Resume:
D. Christopher Deans
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Ashburn, Virginia 20147
EMPLOYMENT
KML Laboratories, Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho
January 2013 - September 2013
Microbiology Technician
Performs microbiology tests on food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and water products, including total plate counts, pathogen detection, and coliform detection. Performs Antimicrobial Efficacy Tests on products. Performs plate reading and plate counts of aerobic bacteria, yeasts, and mold. Processes samples for plating and pathogen detection tests such as oxidase, catalase, and coagulase. Has experience with liquid, powder, capsule, cosmetic, and swab samples. Has experience using hot plates, autoclaves, balances, micropipettes, pipettes, vortexers, streaking plates, under aseptic conditions.
Barnes and Noble, Reston, Virginia
January 2012 - December 2012
Bookseller
Responsible for interacting with customers and having a positive influence in their experience at Barnes and Noble.
The University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
June 2010 - May 2011
Food Technician, Biological Sciences
Responsible for maintaining nutritional requirements for drosophila melanogaster used for experiments at The University of Maryland’s Biology Department. Position required dependability and procedural accuracy. I also trained newly hired Food Technician on correct processes and procedures, and answered questions regarding the position.
Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun County, Virginia
January 2006 - May 2006
Tutor, Biology Department
Educated adult students in biology, with emphasis on core and introductory college level biology.
MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC)
SKILLS
PCR, RT-PCR, Agarose Gel Use
Western Blot, Gel Electrophoresis
Bacterial Plating, Isolation, and Identification
Aseptic Techniques, Maintaining Sterile Environments
Plate Counting, Indole Test, Citrate Test, Oxidase Test
Media Preparation, Plating
Basic Laboratory Procedures, Common Laboratory Equipment Usage
EDUCATION
The University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
2011 Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Rice University, Houston, Texas
2006-2008 Bioengineering Major
Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, Virginia
2006 Associate of Science Degree summa cum laude
2006 Award of Academic Achievement: Biology
2004-2006 Presidential Scholar
2004-2006 Dean’s List
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