Gloria Eshon
Houston, TX 77071
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San Marcos, TX 78666 ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging career that utilizes my skills in my area of competence
and enriches my knowledge, and gives me a chance to be part of a team that
contributes towards the growth of the organization, thereby yielding the twin
benefits of job satisfaction and convenient professional growth
EDUCATION
Texas State University San Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Science degree Biology December 2013
Minor: Chemistry
Relevant Course Study: Medical Terminology, Genetics, Virology, Chemistry,
Ecology, Physics, Microbiology, Evolution, Calculus, Immunology, Quantitative
Analysis, Biochemistry, Botany, Pathogenic Microbiology, Vertebrate Physiology.
EXPERIENCE
Cashier, Belden’s Supermarket, Houston, TX- May 2008- June 2009
Lab Assistant, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX- Aug. 2009- July 2010
Resident Assistant, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX- Aug 2010- May
2013
Sales Associate, JC Penny, Houston, TX- May 2012- Aug. 2012
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Familiar with cell cycle events and functions of biomolecules and cell
components.
Performed beta-galactosidase assays.
Separated complex mixtures of mammalian blood proteins with Western Blot.
Amplified bacterial genes with PCR as well as performed RT-PCR from
mRNA extracts
Antibody testing methods using ELISA.
Familiar with the use of micropipetter.
Knowledge of southern and related blooting techniques.
Performed molecular cloning on tissue samples.
LABORATORY SKILLS
ELISA Fluorescent microscopy
Behavioral assays Conducting PCR
Gel electrophoresis Titration
Experimental design Light microscopy
DNA extraction Genetic transformation
Differential staining Enzymatic assays
Spectrophotometry Bacterial culture
Bacterial species isolation from complex cultures
Biochemical characterization of cells
Isolating and purifying DNA, RNA, and proteins
Preparation of solutions (molarity calculation and pH measurements)
OTHER SKILLS AND LANGUAGES
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel
Preparation of first drafts of Methods and Materials section for
scientific papers
Fluent in Twi
LEADERSHIP/ ACTIVITIES
Vice President of African Student Organization (ASO) - Aug. 2011-
May 2012
Event Coordinator of ASO- Aug. 2010- May 2011
Resident Assistant- Aug. 2010- May 2013
Member of Pre-pharmacy Society, Chemistry Society, Biology
Society, Physician Assistant Society, Botany Society, and Microbiology
Society
Volunteer, Memorial Herman Hospital, Houston, TX, June 2008-
Aug. 2009
Volunteer, Tutor Algebra and Biology Aug. 2012- Present
REFERENCE
Available upon request.