STEVEN BURNS
**** *** ****** **** ● Danville, WV 25053
860-***-**** ● *********@*****.***
Dedicated and eager individual seeking employment in healthcare EDUCATION:
Austin College, Sherman, TX, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, December 2015 Major: Biology (emphasis in Molecular); Minor: German Collin College, McKinney TX, Completed Pre-Med Pre-Requisites 2009-2010 HONORS:
• Austin College Academic Transfer Scholarship
• Scholarship in German Language for Outstanding Academic Achievements SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Electrophoresis in protein analysis, nBLAST and pBLAST genomic databases
• Western Blot
• General chemistry, biology, and biochemistry lab skills including microscopy, histology techniques such as embedding, microtome, grossing, staining, pipetting, affinity chromatography, bacterial culturing, PCR, etc.
• Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapts easily to change of environment and work schedule
• Critical thinking skills with knowledge of principles and processes for providing experimental data in a lab setting
• Team player able to create a positive environment that inspires others to put forth their best efforts
• Microsoft Office
LABORATORY AND MEDICAL EXPERIENCE:
Platinum Dermatology, Dallas, TX, PA, Histotech August 2020-May 2023
• Grossing pathology, microscopy,QC, Mohs, special stains, IHC maintained patient records and databases.
• Worked on a team to design and implement an excel spreadsheet to track and analyze lab data Ceutical Labs, Dallas, TX, Analytical Chemist September 2019-March 2020*
• Worked closely with senior chemist utilizing cGMP standards to analyze raw products, stabilization tests via Gas Chromatography, western blot, PCR, titrations
• Maintained lab logs to adhere to cGMP regulations.
*lab closed due to Covid-19
Inform Diagnostics, Dallas, TX Lab Aide, Histotech trainee, Histotech, A May 2017-September 2019
• Grossing pathology, microscopy, QC, MOHS, embedding, microtomy, IHC, maintained patient records and databases.
Austin College Biology Department, Sherman, TX, Embryology Lab Assistant Fall 2012
• Assisted students with lab protocols while observing developing embryos
• Conducted pre-test study sessions to aid in maximizing student success Austin College Biology Department, Sherman, TX, Researcher Fall 2012
• Performed semester long microbiology experiment involving an annotation of the M. paludis biosynthesis
pathway utilizing protein and genomic databases
John F. Prudich Orthopedics, McKinney, TX, Position: Physician’s Shadow January 2011
• Observed physician interactions with patients, kept daily journal of experiences during clinical and surgical hours
• Conducted research in ACL tear mechanisms
Pre-Med/Pre-Health Society at Collin College, Founder and President August 2009-May 2010
• Networked with Physicians and Allied Healthcare Professionals in the DFW Metroplex
• Conducted practice interviews with aspiring pre-health sciences students, and tutored students in Biology and
Chemistry
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Heart Bears for Heart Warriors, Founder August 2015- Present
• Non-profit organization dedicated to aiding young children battling congenital heart disease FedEx Office, Allen, TX, Customer Service Representative October 2013 – August 2017
• Work with a team to maximize profit while assisting customer needs with printing and shipping
• Part of an award-winning location for achieving revenue and product goals