Medical Device Visual Basic

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May 23, 2014

Jessica Ann Edward

Phone: 309-***-**** ● Email:*******.*.******@*****.*** ● 12310 Singletree Lane Eden Prairie, MN 55344

EXPERIENCE

Research Associate - R&D Systems, Development Department 04/2014-

07/2014

• Operate small and large-scale bioreactors for recombinant protein development

• Conduct experiments for fermentation process optimization and problem solving

• Execute experiments with technical proficiency and scientific creativity

• Perform data analysis, experiment documentation and SOP improvement

• Collaborative lab environment with other researchers to achieve goals

• Aseptic techniques

Engineering Intern- Dreve America Corporation, Medical Device Manufacturing 10/2013-

04/2014

• Developed a software program for inventory management in Visual Basic

• Created macros in Excel datasheets and managed information in Access databases

• Worked under GMP and SOP protocols in a regulated medical industry laboratory

Research Assistant- Lab of David Andes, Microbiology Lab 08/2011- 06/2013

• Biofilm matrix analysis of Candida albicans

• Investigated effects of antifungal drug compounds on gene knockout mutations

• Evaluated and implemented new and existing assay technologies

• Designed and executed research projects that supported the lab’s overall research goals

• Performed cellular and molecular biology techniques

o Gene cloning and expression, protein purification, assay development, DNA/RNA

purification, PCR and RT-PCR, ELISA, Western Blot, XTT assays, and tissue culture

• Summarized results and analysis into written reports and presentations

• Contributed to a written draft proposal for an NIH-grant submission

• Demonstrated strong problem solving skills and a keen ability to multi-task

• Documented experiments and reports in a well-organized laboratory notebook

• Exhibited strong communication skills with lab members and principle investigator

• Proficiency using MS Office, SigmaStat and SigmaPlot

PUBLICATIONS

Mechanisms of Candida Biofilm Drug Resistance. Future Microbiology. 2013.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin- Madison Graduation- 05/2013

Master’s Degree in Microbiology, GPA 3.70

University of Wisconsin- Madison Graduation- 05/2011

Bachelor’s in Biology, GPA 3.41