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Kathleen Curzon

OBJECTIVE:

Outgoing, highly intelligent individual with the ability to pay attention to detail seeking a full-time science-

related research position

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

DNA, RNA, Protein Extraction Run and Photographed PCR gels

DNA Plasmid miniprep Sonicator

RT Reactions Cross pollination of petunias

Nanodrop Ability to make: cultures, buffers, gels for PCR

Set up and run multiple Electrophoresis types Capable of using multiple apparatuses

EDUCATION:

The Pennsylvania State University, Abington, PA May 2013

Bachelors of Science in Life Science

AWARDS:

Lillian Rankin Science Award, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Dean’s List-five semesters

EXTRACURICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Science and Environmental Club, Lifesavers, Safety Officer for Club Warrior Yoga

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSITIONS:

The Pennsylvania State University: Abington, PA August 2012- May 2013

Abington College Undergraduate Research Activities (ACURA): Helped a Professor doing research in

collaboration with Fox Chase examine the expression of metalloproteinases in the degrading of the extracellular

membrane in breast cancer cells.

The Pennsylvania State University: University Park, PA November. 2009- Dec. 2010

Laboratory Assistant: Assisted PhD candidates with genetics experiments using plants to find solutions to

world hunger and experiments using bacteria to explore alternative fuel options.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Curzon Chiropractic Clinic, Perkasie, PA August 2011- Present

Clerk: Performed assigned clerical tasks such as: filing, scheduling, and typing documents.

The Pennsylvania State University, Abington, PA October 2011-May 2013

Tutor: Support and tutor students struggling with Statistics, Chemistry, and basic Mathematics.

Sparkling Pool Services, Inc., Hightstown, NJ May 2009- July 2011

Lifeguard: Guarded swimming pool.

Men’s Warehouse, North Wales, PA February 2011- June 2011

Customer Service Associate: Helped with planning for wedding and prom tuxedoes and assisted wardrobe

consultants with sales

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA: Assisted Presenter at 2010 Science Fair

The Wardrobe Boutique, Philadelphia, PA: Volunteered as a model for a fundraising event.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Online Biological Databases

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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