Molecular Scientist

Wendy Marie Clayton

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EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Science in Biology, December 2008

Cum Laude, Overall GPA: 3.5, Major GPA: 3.6

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Microbiology Lab, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, Fall 2008

• Trained in common aseptic transfers, proper inoculation methods, and techniques to isolate, culture, and identify bacteria using microscopy, staining, as well as selective and differential tests and media.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Advanced Laboratory Specialist. AIBiotech. Richmond, VA. January 2010-June 2012

• Daily workflow consisted of sorting and accessioning patient samples, DNA extraction and analysis, standard and Real Time PCR, data interpretation, and diagnostic reporting.

• Responsibilities included supervising the evening shift, taking weekly inventory, ordering reagents and products for testing, instrument maintenance and evaluating employees.

Observational Intern. Richmond City Health District. Richmond, VA. August 2008-December 2008.

• Observed doctors and nurses during OB, STI, and Immunization Clinic appointments

• Shadowed the group leader of Resource Mothers

SPECIALTY TRAINING

• DNA extraction and analysis

• Basic and Real-Time PCR

• Slide preparation and histology staining

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Science Museum of Virginia. Richmond, VA. January 2008- June 2012

• Fan Free Clinic. Richmond, VA. January 2008- June 2012

• American Cancer Society. Richmond, VA. October 2009

• Friends of the Homeless. Richmond, VA. March 2009

• Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Richmond, VA. November 2008

• Richmond Folk Festival. Richmond, VA. October 2008

• International Coastal Cleanup. Chesapeake, VA. October 2008

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows XP, MAC OS, Microsoft Office

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Conversational and Interpretation Spanish

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