BLESSING AKINTUNDE

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Jacksonville, FL 32211 ade9c8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Team builder with precise analytical skills. Well-developed listening and communication skills. Research professional with complex understanding of calculus, algebra, and statistics with experience on IRB Procedures. Trained laboratory technician on quality assurance testing with experience on cGMP regulations. Working knowledge with AFM, SEM, HPLC, and different organic compound reactions. Seeking employer’s job offer to be part of its talented team and an asset for biochemistry and neuroscience development. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science- Biochemistry, Psychology April 2020 Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL

Dual Degree; Double major

Minor: Criminal Justice

Overall GPA: 3.7

Computer programs; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Matlab, IBM SPSS. RELEVANT PROJECTS

• Conducted a research on the self-assembly of amino acids which include Tyrosine and Histidine using both Atomic Force Microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope to determine the effects of different components like pH and temperature on the self-assembly

• Performed procedures like dehydration, Diels-Alder reaction, electrophilic aromatic substitution, and nitration for the formation of organic compounds

• Completed research programs including research misconduct and administration, physical, behavioral and chemical sciences, and laboratory administration via the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) RELATED EXPERIENCE

Student Supervisor

Jacksonville University -Jacksonville, FL -May 2019 – Apr 2020

• Organized school materials in classroom spaces which promoted a rich learning environment for students

• Trained student assistants in support-service for visiting students at the student lounge

• Organized and managed 4 school events planned for the semester

• Completed every timesheet, traceability form and, posted room availability catalogs for student assignments to the student lounge

• Created weekly schedules for all team members that promoted efficient workflow

• Handled and reviewed incoming orders during renovation at the student lounge Student Research Assistant

Jacksonville University -Jacksonville, FL -Oct 2019 – Apr 2020

• Conducted statistical analyses such as ANOVA and t-tests with using advanced computer programs like SPSS

• Coordinated and managed laboratory spaces and resources to support study objectives

• Helped to prepare project information and share results through professional presentations and reports

• Carefully documented testing data and clearly reported findings to the research supervisor Student Mentor

Terry Parker High school –Jacksonville, FL -Aug 2019 – Dec 2019

• Mentored at-risk youths for 2 hours, 5 days a week

• Created a mentor-mentee designed protocol for 15 students assigned to me

• Performed a one-hour mentee examination session and the second hour used to provide solution driven counseling

• Maintained confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified Student Assistant

Jacksonville University –Jacksonville, FL - Aug 2018 – April 2019

• Drafted a student manual used in the school’s student lounge

• Enforced school rules concerning the use of gym equipment by all visiting students

• Pioneered training sessions for a total of 20 new hired student assistants for the semester Laboratory Assistant

Jacksonville University - Jacksonville, FL -Jan 2017 – Dec 2017

• Monitored the incubator system and provided proper settings for cell cultures to grow

• Ensured all liquids, glassware, and other apparatus used for research practical are sterilized

• Supervised all laboratory practical to help guide students to perform safe and applicable lab experiments as advised by my professors

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AND INVOLVEMENT

• Florida Undergraduate Research Association (Featured Presenter)

• Jacksonville University Chemistry Society (Secretary)

• Beta Beta Beta (Lead Coordinator)

• Psi Chi (Event supervisor)

• Pi Gamma Mu (Registrar)

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