Assistant Manager

Victor Rodriguez

Cedar Park, Texas ***** • 209-***-**** • ******.******.*********@*****.***

EDUCATION

2016: BS in Microbiology, Brigham Young University – Idaho

President, Microbiology Society

Manager, Service Activities

RESEARCH

Microbiology; BYUI September 2015 – Present

Created and lead a protocol for an ELISA test identifying antigen specificity of IgG in colostrum.

Created and lead a protocol to test the effects of microwave radiation on bacteria found on food products.

Worked alongside a research team to accomplish research initiatives.

RELAVENT COURSEWORK

Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Became efficient in western blotting/ELISA, ligation and transformation of desired PCR products, Bradford and Lowry assays, and enzyme kinetic techniques.

Advanced Microbiology Lab

Used advanced biochemical testing for unknown bacterial identification.

Grew Vero cells and infected them with HSV1 to see cytopathic effects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teacher/Lab Assistant, Microbiology; BYUI September 2015 – Present

Trained over 100 students in proper microbiological lab techniques for an array of lab protocols.

Prepared lab equipment and media for lab protocols, including milk analysis, bacterial culturing, and biochemical identification of bacteria.

Worked with a team of lab assistants and two supervisors to coordinate responsibilities and teaching.

Tutor; BYUI September 2015 – Present

Taught students on lower and upper microbiology topics ranging from bacterial morphology, different media and characteristics of microbes.

Tutored students on various biochemical techniques including preparing a Western Blot, ligation and transformation of bacterial cells, and enzyme kinetics.

Reviewed functions and specific mechanisms of the immune system to help students prepare for upper division tests.

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