Technician Project
Resume:
Meaghan Reaney
*******.******@*****.***
New Lenox, IL 60451
Cell: 708-***-****
EDUCATION
Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry Major May 2011
Presidential Scholarship, 2007-2011
GPA: 3.4/4.0
Ireland Foreign Term, Dublin, Cork, Killarney, and Galway Ireland Spring 2010
Ten weeks abroad studying mythology, land conservation and statistics.
Researched the impact of tourism on biodiversity in bog lands, and forests around the country
LABORATORY SKILLS
PCR
Gel Electrophoresis
Plasmid DNA Isolation
DNA Purification
GC
IR
AA
HPLC
IC
WORK EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Technician, Ecolab, Joliet, IL 2012-Present
Performed bench chemistry testing of formulas and raw materials
Calculated and issued adjustments on products out of specification limits
Responsible for calibration of analytical chemistry equipment
Molecular Genetics Research Project, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 2010- 2011
Cloned ArgH gene of M. Ruber into an E.coli plasmid through ligase-independent cloning
Transformed the engineered mutant into live E.coli cells to multiply
Confirmed presence of a clone through, agarose gel electrophoresis, and ampicillin plates
Chemistry Tutor, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 2009-2011
Assisted students’ in mastery of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry
Led review sessions before exams and quizzes
Clarified answers to questions from lecture and solutions to practice problems
Organic Chemistry Proctor, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 2009-2011
Took inventory, refilled, and properly disposed of chemicals
Answered students’ questions about lab protocol and technique
Ensured students’ safety and compliance with OSHA standards during the laboratory period
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
Passages Hospice Volunteer 2012-Present
Athletes Giving Back Volunteer Corps 2007-2011
Women’s Track and Field – Captain, All-Conference 2007-2011
Women’s Cross Country – All-Conference 2007-2011
Women’s Basketball 2008-2009
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