D. Christopher Deans

acbd5a@r.postjobfree.com

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Ashburn, Virginia 20147

571-***-****

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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