Biologist

Jennifer Yarmoska

**** * ****** **

Niles, IL ***14

847-***-****

***********@*****.***

Career Summary Several years experience in the animal and veterinary

fields; looking for career change to biological sciences

field.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Laboratory

. Perform nutritional assays, record laboratory data, and interpret

nutritional assay results.

. Use centrifuge to spin down blood samples and separate out serum

samples.

. Analyze blood and serum samples, record the data.

. Set up and perform In-Vitro Fermentation, using incubators, beakers,

and test tubes to stimulate the fermentation process through non-

ruminant animal digestion systems (dogs, cats, and humans).

. Assist graduate students with their research and data collection.

. Successful completion of Laboratory Safety Fundamentals course.

. Successful completion of Microbiology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,

Animal Biology, Plant and Animal Genetics, and Advanced Reproductive

Biology with laboratory included.

Veterinary & Animal

. Lead Radiology Assistant.

. Assisting a Board Certified Veterinary Radiologist during Ultrasounds.

. Perform X-Rays.

. Coordinating with other departments for procedures.

. Maintaining safety protocols as outlined by OSHA within the radiology

department.

. Draw blood on dogs and cats.

. Administer vaccines and subcutaneous fluids.

. Place IV catheters and set up IV fluids.

. Prepare food and feeding freshwater fish, turtles, and iguanas.

. Clean tanks, aquatic gardening, medicating fish, and give aquarium

visitors a more magical experience.

. Prepare food for saltwater fish and sharks, breaking out food for the

next day, cleaning the dishes and food prep room, and feeding the fish

and sharks.

. Clean and socialize laboratory research animals.

Customer Support/Education

. Tutoring High School and College students in ACT Prep, Math, and

Science to help them prepare for their college and scholarship

applications.

. Provide IT support for employees of a nationwide law firm, complete

work orders, and create new user accounts.

. Use and application of personal computers: Microsoft Office.

WORK EXPERIENCE

ACT, Math, and Science Tutor, Self-Employed, Niles, IL March 2014 -

Present

Lead Radiology Assistant, Chicago Veterinary Specialty January 2011 -

Present

Center, Chicago, IL

Veterinary Technician, VCA Hawthorn Animal Hospital, June 2010 -

January 2011

Vernon Hills, IL

Fishes Volunteer, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL August 2009 - May

2013

Help Desk Technician, LOGS Network, Bannockburn, IL May 2009 - June

2010

Veterinary Technician, Wheeling Animal Hospital and Pet May 2008 - May

2009

Resort, Wheeling, IL

Laboratory Assistant, Non-Ruminant Nutrition: Animal September 2006 -

May 2008

Sciences Lab, Urbana, IL

Laboratory Assistant, Meat Science Lab, Urbana, IL September 2005 -

May 2006

EDUCATION

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Master of Science: Biology May 2014

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Zoo and Aquarium May 2010

Studies

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL

Bachelor of Science: Animal Sciences May 2008

Illinois State Board of Education

Illinois Substitute Teaching License June 2014

ACADEMIC RESEARCH

M.S. Thesis: A Survey of Unwanted Exotic Pet Species May 2014

Offered to Public Aquariums, Pet Stores and Rescue

Facilities in the United States

Undergraduate Research Project: under Dr. George C. September 2007 -

May 2008

Fahey in the Companion Animal Nutrition Lab

examining and performing an In-Vitro Fermentation.

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