Myron J. Jackson

**** ********** **** *** #*, Baltimore MD 21229

Phone:443-***-**** Email: adpy3o@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Bowie State University Bowie, Maryland

Major: Biology B.S. May 2018

Work Experience:

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Baltimore, MD.

09/2019 – 11/2021

Research Technologist

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Followed established procedures /protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include basic tissue culture and 3D tissue culture, basic molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science technique.

Cultured stool and colonoscopy samples from patients for Bacterial growth

Maintained accurate, rigorous logs of samples, sample use, site of storage. Enter data into database(s) as directed.

Collected, organized and analyzed experimental data obtained from analysis

Monitored inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies

Assisted in cultivation of pathogenic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Fuso bacterium and Escherichia coli strains

Handled bio-hazardous material under Biosafety Level 2 conditions

Interacted with faculty, lab administrative staff, students, postdoctoral fellows, and outside vendors to discuss on-going and upcoming projects

NATIONAL INSITUTE OF HEALTH

Rockville, MD.

09/2018 – 07/2019

Laboratory Assistant

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Managed nitrogen tanks within all laboratories

Managed chemical inventory

Distributed all chemicals and cell lines to chemist and biologist

Placed orders for all biology laboratories

Managed and disposed chemical and hazardous waste

Autoclaved supplies in all biology laboratories

Managed all incoming packages

Stocked laboratories with supplies need for projects

Managed eye wash stations and safety showers

Stored chemicals and cells in proper storage

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

Bowie, MD.

09/2016 – 05/2018

Laboratory Assistant

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Traveled to Africa to determine the genetic diversity of fish species from Enugu, Nigeria, sequenced the DNA of each sample to determine phylogenic relationships and SNPs amongst 92 samples

Prepared laboratory materials for students courses and on-going projects

Instructed and guided students on lab safety protocols and procedures

Performed laboratory projects assigned to laboratory assistants

Managed on campus laboratories

Read articles of similar assigned projects

Tutored students in molecular biology

JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Baltimore, MD.

06/2011 – 08/2012

Research Technician (Intern)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Maintained the maintenance of cancer cell lines in culture

Performed in-vitro cell culture for biologist within the laboratory for clean cell use

Preparation of samples on glass slides for staining protocols

Preservation of nano-particles for experimentation

Tracked nano-particles within tissue samples of mice

Autoclaved materials within the laboratory

Shadow postdoc researchers on projects, Ex. Mice dissection and breeding

Knowledgeable In:

Gel Electrophoresis

Aseptic Techniques

Dissection

PCR

DNA Extraction

Autoclaving

Microscopy Skills

Data Analysis

Cell Culture

Lab Management

DNA sequencing

Pipette techniques

HPLC

Microsoft Office

Taxonomy

Nano-drop

qPCR

Stool Culture

Affiliations:

Bowie State University Student Government - Student Government Association Public Relations Officer (April 2016-May 2017)-5,500 Students

Served as a liaison between students, staff, and administration

Maintained positive and informative relationships between the student body

Ensured student interests were represented anytime polices and changes occurred

Provided leadership skills to students to initiate personal and academic excellence

Community Service at Helping UP mission- Mentor at St Francis Academy (August 2012 – 2014)

Volunteered in community service projects at local homeless shelter in the Baltimore/Washington region

Mentored students from Dunbar High school and St. Francis Academy

Professional Publications:

Ude, G.N., Igwe, D.O., Brown, C. et al. DNA barcoding for identification of fish species from

freshwater in Enugu and Anambra States of Nigeria. Conservation Genet Resour 12, 643–658

(2020).

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