MATTHEW K. SMITHBERG

acvsa1@r.postjobfree.com

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SEYMOUR, CT 06483

203-***-****

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in a research company that will enable me to use my educational background, work experience and communication skills.

EDUCATION

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

BS: Molecular Biology 2009

Senior Research Project:

My research was on the isolation of cephalosporin resistance in E. aerogenes being transferred to E.cloacae. The use of the interrupting mating technique was used to show when the cephalosporin resistance gene would be transferred by conjugation. The chromosomal DNA isolation and gel electrophoresis took the DNA of the bacteria and further identified when the cephalosporin resistance gene was transferred and to determine if the Enterobacter bacteria growing is both the E. aerogenes and E.cloacae or just the E. aerogenes. This study was designed to show if transferring between different species of bacteria is possible.

Christian Heritage School

Trumbull, CT

High School Diploma: 2005

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lab Support, Cheshire, CT June 2015-October 2015

Microbiologist: Thor Specialties, Inc. Shelton, CT

Tested industrial products for contamination and recommended biocides

Identified mold, yeast and bacteria

Recorded data and generated reports

Lab prep: made plates, buffers, autoclaving

Analytical chemistry- HPLC process

Yofarm Company, Naugatuck CT August 2010-June 2015

Quality Control

Overseen yogurt production

Verification of ingredients to meet weight specifications

Tested milk for butterfat and ph

Regulated incubation temperatures in processors to meet state and HACCP regulations

Overseen batching: regulate ingredients in production

Verified CEM solid tests results

BRC audits

Overseen possible product contamination via x ray for stainless steel, ferrous and non ferrous contaminates

Plated for yeast, mold, anaerobic bacteria

Tested water for bacteria growth

Calibrated CEM

Collaborated with outside testing facilities

Trained new QC techs

Tested viscosity of products

Analyzed pre-ships of fruit additives to meet nutrition labeling

Collaborated with Plant Managers and Floor Supervisors on production scheduling

Inspection of employees for compliance of all quality control, sanitation/hygiene and safety policies, regulations and procedures

Best Buy, West Palm Beach FL 8/2007-1/2010

Best Buy, Orange, CT 1/2010-8/2010

Customer Service Representative

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

My strong points are that I am meticulous and precise in my lab work. I am very orderly, careful and strive for maintaining a high standard in my work ethic.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

2003-2004

Griffin Hospital Volunteer

Patient services, lab deliveries

June 2001

London Short Term Missions Trip

Building projects, distributed food to needy families,

assisted in summer children’s programs

June 2002

Rome Short Term Missions Trip

Worked in low income neighborhoods. Assisted in children’s programs

July 2003

Kazakhstan Short Term Missions Trip

Worked in orphanages and teen programs

June 2006

Israel Missions Trip

Worked in teen programs and assisted in summer programs

REFERENCES

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