Microsoft Office Medical

James Richard Shirley

*** * ******** **** #****, Austin, TX

*****.*.*******@*****.*** 281-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Master of Science in biotechnology with over seven years of laboratory research and clinical testing experience. Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay focused while handling several projects at once. Prefer an atmosphere that provides a challenge with other driven, task-oriented individuals.

Work Experience

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Austin, TX

Newborn screening with the Department of Health

Microbiologist in Clinical Testing Lab June 2012 – Present

Responsibilities

•Tested blood samples for genetic disorders

•Developed and implemented entire testing process for one disorder (SCID)

•Performed extractions and qPCR testing on an average of 3,000 samples daily

•Carried out post-PCR analysis

Accomplishments

•Earned ‘Employee of the Month’ November 2013 and October 2015

•Developed a new method for keeping track of inventory

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Dallas, TX

Teaching hospital and medical school with top-ranked research facilities

Lab Technician/Student Intern July 2008 – Jan. 2012

Responsibilities

•Conducted research for multiple laboratories

•Focused on gene cloning and silencing, genotyping, and knock-down/knock-out studies

•Proficient and knowledgeable in many other standard lab procedures and protocols

•Maintained extensive genetically manipulated rat/mouse colony

Accomplishments

•Listed as contributing author in multiple publications

•Cloned multiple genes into expression vectors for working models

•Developed a new classification and bookkeeping method for the genetically manipulated rat colony

•Achieved a 100% on-time record for attendance for 42 months

Skills

•Proficient with PCR, qPCR and RT-PCR experimentation and analysis

•Familiar with handling procedures of laboratory animals including rats, mice, rabbits and more

•Knowledgeable of all aspects of Microsoft Office

Education

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS Richardson, TX

Master of Science, Biotechnology Aug. 2009 – May 2011

•Completed in 2 years with a 3.08 grade point average while working at UT Southwestern

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Norman, OK

Bachelor of Science, Zoology Aug. 2003 – May 2008

•Maintained a 3.11 grade point average while working and participating in several school programs

•Was on the Dean’s List four times while attending school

•Tutored in biochemistry, zoology, comparative anatomy, cell biology and evolution.

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