Alana Dutton
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PERMANENT ADDRESS LOCAL ADDRESS
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Furlong, PA 18925 Apartment 516
University Park, PA 18602
OBJECTIVE
To secure a full-time position as a Research Associate during which I will acquire experience in the clinical
field and grow as a scientist and researcher, before I pursue my long-term goal of attending medical school.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Major: Science, Biological Sciences and Health Professions Option
Minor: Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.61
TECHNICAL SKILLS [Acquired through Biology Labs, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Labs, and Independent
Research Laboratories in Biology and Psychology]
Atomic spectroscopy Gel electrophoresis Mouse handling
Bacterial culture identification Isolation & analysis of DNA Polymerase Chain Reaction
Calorimetric assays Laboratory safety practices Pulse amplification and detection
Cell culturing Light microscopy Recrystalization
Classification of organisms Mass spectrometry Sterilization of media Titration
Compound manipulation Medium preparation
Drosophila genetics Microsoft Excel
EXPERIENCE:
• Hershey Medical Center Summer Clinical Preceptorship Program July 2014
• Department of Psychology, Penn State University, State College, PA September 2013-Present
Psychology Undergraduate Research Assistant
• Eberly College of Science, Penn State University, State College, PA January-August 2013
Biology Undergraduate Research Assistant
• Mid-Atlantic Multispecialty Surgical Group: Howell, NJ May 2012
Extern & Physician Shadow
• Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA May-August 2012
Emergency Room Volunteer
• St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA May-August 2012
Oncology Unit Care Mate
• Penn State University Health Services, University Park, PA February 2012
Physician Shadow
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:
• Pennsylvania State University Dean’s List Fall 2012-Present
• Alpha Phi Fraternity, Vice President of Membership Recruitment September 2011-Present
• MEDLIFE, Primary Fundraising January 2014-Present
• Eberly College of Science Student Council September 2011-Present
• Penn State Intramural Girls Soccer January-May 2012