Research Technician

ALLYSSIA N. BOELK *************@*****.***

**** **** ** ****: 703-***-****

N Arlington VA 22201

EDUCATION

Georgetown University, Washington DC

. Masters in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

. August 2014- Expected completion May 2015

Hawaii Pacific University, Kaneohe HI

. Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, August 2012

. IMI OLA SCHOLARSHIP, highest achievable academic scholarship for

transfer students

Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas, VA

. Completed general education courses 2009-2011

. Dean's list 2009, 2010

SCIENCE LAB EXPERIENCE

November 2012 - December 2014 Georgetown University Neuroscience Lab

o Conducted research on HIV associated dementia (HAND)

o Lab procedures: ELISA, protein assays, animal handling rat/mice,

viruses vector transfections, protein extraction,

immunohistochemistry, western blot, stereotactic surgery, cell

culturing.

Fall 2010 - Spring 2012 Instructor for science lab student mentoring

program

. Taught fellow students how to operate the following science lab

equipment

o Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer

o Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

o Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectrophotometer

o Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer

o Binary High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Spring 2012-Personal Research

. Studied GLUN2A protein channels in neuron membranes

. Conducted site directed mutagens to determine importance of a

particular residue

. Used both PCR and real time PCR to determine data results

Spring Practicum 2011/ Volunteer research January 2009- May 2012

. Assisted head of chemistry and organic chemistry departments with

their personal research

. Worked to isolate/purify molecules from coral and bacteria to be

studied for medical uses

. Lab techniques developed

o Proper lab book documentation, SPE, NMR, LCMS, GMCS, rotator

vaporization, speed vacuum, proper handling and storage of samples

on molecular levels.

. Worked on identifying new molecules through amino acid configurations

and NMR finger printing

GRANTS RESEARCH

Spring 2012 Grant

. Awarded SURI grant for personal research from IdeA Network of

Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE II), Hawaii partnership

. Worked on purifying molecules from sea coral through SPE and liquid

chromatography

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

. Student Body Secretary Fall 2011-2012

. Vice President of Chemistry Club 2011-2012

o Conducted outreach programs with local schools to increase

enthusiasms towards science

o Organize distinguished lecturer visit for Island Pacific Academy

. Secretary of chemistry club 2010-2011

o Responsible for coordinating club activities

1 RELAVENT WORK EXPERIENCE

National Institute of Research

5 January 2015 -Present

. Conducted research on dopamine receptors

. Screened potential drugs through radioactive labeling to further

understand mechanisms of pathways

Georgetown University Neuroscience

20 November 2012 - July 2014

. Research technician

. Worked with HIV dementia and drugs of abuse

. Used both vivo and vitro models

Dental Assistant: Present Smiles Forever, Kailua, HI

22 February 2010 - 1 July 2010

. Assist doctor in basic dental procedures and oral surgery

. Communicate adverse patient signs and symptoms orally to doctor

. Responsible for infections control procedures, developing X-rays, and

office supply

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

. Assisted with tutoring in girls home and orphanages in Mexico

. Assisted Icelandic missionaries in Reykjavik with outreach program to

troubled youth

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

. P.C. and Microsoft Office proficient

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