James Leon Jr.
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
786-***-**** – ************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
• 4 years of experience in biological labs and laboratory settings
• Efficient in Autoclaving, Carbon/Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance as well as in Mass Spectrometry and Infrared Spectroscopy
• Full summer experience performing real time PCR and Molecular plant biology at Michigan State University (2018) • Physically fit; able to lift over 50 pounds
• Possess a valid Fl state driver’s license
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology (May 2020) Westminster College (PA)
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
• Microbiology
• Organic Chemistry
• Biostatistics
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Epidemiology
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Plant Genomics REU, Michigan State University, MI (Summer, 2018)
Participated in a 10 wk residential program for students interested in graduate studies
Investigated mutant line of A.thaliana using rt PCR and other assays to characterize specimens
Front Desk Consultant, YOUFIT, Miami (Summer, 2017)
Spoke and greeted customers
Give demonstrations on to general public
Teaching Assistant, Westminster College, PA (2016-2020)
Oversee Cell and Molecular biology students and help conduct labs
Successfully guided and monitored students in performing basic microscopy and PCR
Sales Associate, Footlocker, Miami (Summer, 2017)
Sales Associate
Excellent customer service skills
OTHER SKILLS
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Competent with a variety of assays to identify specific specimens• Basic statistical analysis using Minitab
• Able to keep track of experiments in a journal and properly document data for statistical analysis
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
In-School Teacher Assistant (2013-2020). Assist in grading papers during lunch and after school, managed and assorted files.
Hospitality Ministry (2012-2020). Meet and greet church guests, assist young children in Sunday school.