Travis W. Zoba
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ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Institution/City/State Degree Year Graduated
Worcester State University B.S, Biology & Chemistry Minor (Cumulative GPA: 3.0) 2012
Wachusett Regional High School High School Diploma 2007
ACHIEVEMENTS
National Honor Society
The Dean’s List (2010)
Chi Iota Chapter, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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Analytic skills, attention to detail, responsibility, Isolating and purifying DNA, RNA, and protein
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familiarity with lab procedures
Conducting PCR
• Experimental design
• Gel electrophoresis
• Light microscopy
• Database management
• Differential staining
• Aseptic techniques.
• Bacterial culture Math skills (up to calculus II)
• Lab safety
Bacterial species isolation from complex cultures
• Liquid handling and manipulation using micropipettes
• Titration
Buffer preparation
• Preparation of solutions
• General lab equipment use (water baths,
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint spectrophotometers, centrifuges, incubators, scales,
plate readers, etc.)
• ELISA
Maintaining accurate records
RELEVANT LAB COURSES
Cellular Regulatory Mechanisms Microbiology
Immunology Cellular and Molecular Biology
Genetics Organismal biology
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Choe’s Taekwondo, Instructor 5 2004 – 9 2010
Worcester/Milford, MA
Taught a variety of life lessons to students
Lead within the studio, mentoring fellow students in doing their best and was constantly engaged with students during activities
Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbally and written
Danielle & Ellissa, Inc., Accountant 7 2011 – 8 2012
East Rutherford, NJ
Accumulated immaculate record of attendance
Consistently handled more than the required task load
Displayed intelligence and strength to work in a tough environment, and ultimately excelled where only few have had an
opportunity to work
Squeeze 1-201*-*-****
Bar manager
Boston, MA
helping clients on a personal level, delegating and overseeing tasks
PERSONAL/OUTSIDE INTERESTS
Taekwondo / Mixed Martial Arts Alto Saxophone Hunting/Fishing Engaging in sporting activities Traveling