CHATHURANI SAGARIKA MENDIS

acqr6g@r.postjobfree.com

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Cell- 443-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an Entry Level Laboratory Position, with special interest in Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic research.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Forensic Science May 2015

Stevenson University, Stevenson, MD

Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology December 2010 The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics

Towson University, Towson, MD

RELEVANT COURSE WORK

Introduction to Bioinformatics Serology and Immunology

Cell Culture and Cell Function DNA Analysis

Microbiology Forensic DNA Computer Application

Human Anatomy and Physiology Cell Biology

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Individual Research –Biofilms August 2010-December 2010

Towson University, Towson, MD

Examine biofilm formation, development and biofilm and infectious diseases

Does Greiss reagent affect the results of the Presumptive(Phenolphthalein) and confirmatory (HemaTrace) serology blood tests. May 2014- December 2014

Stevenson University, Stevenson, MD

The study was done with the supervision of professor Alison Shao based on observing whether the Greiss reagent affects presumptive and confirmatory serology blood tests. According to the findings, the Greiss reagent did not affect any results of the phenolphthalein test. All samples were positive to the test except the negative control. In the HemaTrace test, sample one, which was treated with Greiss reagent for one month, showed a negative result by giving a band only at the control area.

LABORATORY SKILLS

Aseptic Techniques Western Blotting

Electrophoretic Methods DNA Isolation

Chromatography Column PCR

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Research Assistant August 2014-May 2015

Stevenson University Research Laboratory- Department of Biological Sciences

Worked with biology faculty to conduct research in the area of stem cell biology and developmental biology.

Provided technical support for all ongoing research projects including the culture and manipulation of embryonic stem cells, preparation of reagents, and maintenance of a laboratory supply inventory.

Conducted and analyzed experiments both independently and in collaboration with other research students, using the techniques of RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, and RNA interference.

Lab Technician July 2010- August 2010

Department of Pathology- National Hospital, Sri Lanka

Managed blood sample collection and samples divided into sections

Responsible for processing and print reports.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Windows (7/XP/2000/Vista) and ICDL (International computer driving license)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society – Member December 2014 -Present

Biological Honor Society Tri Beta-Member November 2009- December 2010

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Towson University, Towson, MD

Member, Women and Science Association January 2010 – December 2010

Volunteer, Weatherization Day - Senior Home Repair November 2009–December 2010

Help senior citizens with chores they can no longer do, in an out of their home.

Member, South Asian Student Association August 2008 –December 2010

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