Data Assistant

RICHARD L. CHAN

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Walnut, CA 91789 909-***-****

Objective

To obtain a Laboratory Technician position in the biotechnology industry in order to utilize techniques and

skills acquired as a Biological Science undergraduate

Summary of Qualifications

Familiar with laboratory safety regulations and procedures

Experience operating scientific instruments and laboratory apparatuses

Knowledgeable and dexterous in a variety of experimental techniques

Strong attention to detail, able to quickly grasp and apply new ideas and concepts

Proficient use with computers and updated with current technology

Education

September 2008 – June 2012

University of California, Irvine

B.S., Biological Sciences

Experiences/Activities

Pataki Lab - Ecosystem Ecology, Urban Ecology, Global Change Research, Irvine, CA

June 2011 – June 2012

University of California, Irvine

Primary Research Assistant

Traveled throughout Orange County to conduct field surveys following guidelines set by the Urban

Forest Effects (UFORE) Model: Field Data Collection Manual

Assisted new research team members with proper usage of field techniques and procedures

Used ArcGIS software to locate survey sites and study their corresponding geographic and

socioeconomic information

Worked with field data and created a master data sheet which was shared with research labs in Riverside

and Los Angeles

Prepared delicate lab samples for analysis with a mass spectrometer

Presented project data and results during the Undergraduate Research Symposium

June 2009 – Present

Century Medical Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA

Pharmacy Clerk

Used Cerner Etreby Pharmacy Management System to create patient’s profile and fill prescriptions

Analyzed and cross referenced customer insurance to ensure proper payment of medication

Monitored and maintained pharmacy inventory

Delivered prescriptions to patients’ homes

January 2013 – September 2013

Hsi Lai Temple, Hacienda Heights, CA

English Tutor

Taught English to adolescent native Chinese speakers

Additional Information

Laboratory Coursework: Field Freshwater Ecology (San Joaquin Marshes), General Chemistry,

Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Experimental Microbiology, Lab Safety & Ethics

Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop

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