Tara StithTara StithTara Stith

**** *** ****** *********, ******** 21225

Phone: 410-***-**** E Mail: acejmi@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position with a reputable research laboratory, that can provide opportunities for future growth and expansion.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Biology

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland

May 2014

Western High School, Baltimore, Maryland

Maryland High School Diploma

June 2009

Experience

University of Maryland Eastern Shore SMART Program Mentor

October 2013 to May 2014 Princess Anne, MD

• Recruit students from Wor Wic Community College to attend the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

• Advise students on the advantages of attending a four year institution.

• Provide educational assistance to a case load of four students.

• Attend monthly workshops to prepare students to transition to a four year institution.

• Communicate with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Recruitment Coordinator to provide student

updates.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Laboratory Student Tech

August 2009 to May 2014 Princess Anne, MD

• Participated in a purification experiment of parasitic DNA from dirt soil sediments.

• Conducted a purification of the enzyme alpha mannosidase from Jack Bean Plant.

• Created an Agarose Gel and ran a DNA gel.

• Ran a Polymerase Chain Reaction for DNA samples.

• Performed titrations, protein and enzyme assays.

• Read absorbance of proteins samples on spectrophotometric meter.

• Participated in column chromatography experiments.

• Use microscope to view parasites and other microscopic organisms.

• Used pH meter for titrations focused around buffer solutions.

• Useful knowledge of centrifuging samples.

• Worked with bacteria cultures.

• Worked under direction of multiple Lab Instructors and Teaching Assistants.

Trained under direction of Research Professor Dr. Joseph Pitula.

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Maintaining a lab notebook for lab procedures and preparing reports.

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John Hopkins Hospital Wilmer Eye Institute Student Internship

June 2012 to August 2012 Baltimore, MD

Assisted Opthalmology Technicians in giving eye examinations.

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Scheduled and cancelled patient appointments.

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Maintained accurate records and up keeping of patient files.

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Weekly data entries to update patient information.

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Research

Rabies: A Viral Disease

Developed a twenty page thesis on the viral Rabies.

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Included graphs showing statistics, photographs of infected organisms, pathology of the disease and the

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history of Rabies over centuries.

Conducted research over an eight week period of time.

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Skills

Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access)

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Capable of successfully adapting to various laboratory environments.

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Able to work well independently or in a team setting.

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Organizations

Star Status Member (2011)

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Star Status Vice President (2012 to 2013)

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Biology Society Member (2011 to 2014)

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