Baltimore, MD *****
To Whom It May Concern,
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Baltimore, MD 21201
Education University of Maryland, Baltimore County Bachelors of Science Degree Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, December 2012 Minor Certification- English with Creative Writing concentration
Work Experience
Battelle Eastern Science and Technology Center; Aberdeen, MD (July 2014-Current)
Junior Scientist
Performed virus detection assays, PCR, plasma membrane isolation
Executed developmental assays designed for virus detection and quantification
Drafted and written SOPs
Assisted in disposal of chemical warfare agents
Maintained laboratory equipment and maintenance
Maintained proper documentation of lab work and Quality Control (QC) of laboratory documents
Skills:
HA and HAI Assays Handle infectious agents at a BSL II level
SDS-PAGE Electrophoresis Protein Isolation/ Purification
Acid-Base Titration Bradford/ BCA Assay
Accurate documentation of laboratory procedure and results ELISA
Fractional Distillation Diluting Stock solutions for use
Acid/Base Hydrolysis of Polysaccharide Management of Lab Equipment
Assays to detect pathogenic material PCR
Affinity/ Thin Layer Chromatography Cell Culture
NMR assignments UV- Visible Spectrophotometry
Relevant Programs
Student Researcher- Assisted the research of capsular polysaccharide SPF 10F using NMR (2-D and 1-D) (2010-2012)
Performed acid hydrolysis with TFA and base neutralization using NaOH; Preparation of NMR samples for analysis; Operation of NMR machine and Bruker Software; Rudimentary assignment of carbon and hydride shifts
Volunteer University of Maryland shock trauma center