Research Associate

Gustavo D. Rodriguez

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

*** * **********, ******* **, 07002

Phone: 201-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging and rewarding research position with a progressive

pharmaceutical firm, hospital, or research institutions

EDUCATION

B.S. Psychology-Behavioral Neuroscience

Minor: Neuroscience May 2013

DeSales University, Center Valley PA

RELATED COURSEWORK

Molecular Cell Biology Independent Study in Psychology (Neuroscience Topic)

Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Research Design

and Analysis (With Applied)

Psychobiology

Psychopharmacology

RESEARCH PROJECTS

. Possible Effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on Spatial

Memory. Independently maintained mice along with cognitive testing

with Morris water maze under supervision

. Correlation study between GPA and stress management for college

students. Team led group of 5 students in using factorial design to

analyze data

. Microbiology laboratory experiments (Restriction Endonuclease

Digestion and DNA, Bacterial Transformation, Plasmid Isolation and

Digestion, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Southern Blotting,

Complementation, PCR, Microarray)

. Performed behavioral assays such as T-maze, Morris Water Maze,

Conditioned Place Aversion (CPA), Operant testing, 3-chamber, Y-Maze,

and Intellicage testing.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

. Proficient with database research (Academic Search Premier, Biomed

Central, Google Scholar)

. Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Associate I: PsychoGenics

Tarrytown, New York

September 2013- August 2014

. Accurately conduct cognitive and other behavioral assays in mice,

including operant and other behavioral assays, such as high-throughput

phenotyping and maze-based cognitive assays.

. Accurately process, organize and perform quality control on data from

experiments on a daily basis.

. Monitor and maintain general health and body weights of experimental

animals.

. Contribute to the development and troubleshooting of novel cognitive

assays.

. Accurately prepare and administer client test compounds as required.

. Assist in tissue collection, surgery, and preparation as required.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer EMT:Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corp.,

Hoboken, New Jersey September 2007-

June 2013

. Attend calls, assist emergency patients and transport to hospital

. Maintain ambulance and responsible for all necessary equipment on

board

. Train new EMT staff members

. Senior EMT providing direction and leadership to other EMT members

Guest Experience Assistant:Liberty Science Center

Jersey City, New Jersey June 2012-

August 2013

. Conduct demonstrations for "Pocket Science" to entertain and educate

guests

. Provide guided tours in explanation of exhibits

. Maintain exhibits and general safety of child guests

CERTIFICATIONS

. American Red Cross professional CPR/AED certified

. American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

. Emergency Medical Technician for the State of New Jersey and

Pennsylvania

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