Scientist/Chemist

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February 22, 2011

Scott Zachry

Education

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, emphasis in Biotechnology

Cumulative GPA: 2.5

Technical Skill

Electrophoresis, PCR amplification, DNA extraction technique, Ligation, Plasmid miniprep

Experience

Texas Agrilife Research

Work for Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Pierson as a student research assistant in a potato phytopathology lab from August 2009 - present

Job Tasks

Extract DNA from potato plants

Prepare and amplify PCR

Care for plants in a greenhouse and grow room

Perform gel electrophoresis in order to detect presence of pathogens

Record data in Excel, Word, and Powerpoing

Make buffers for DNA extractions as well as media and other chemical solutions

Maintain and Clean lab equipment and supplies

BSL2 Annually Certified

Work for Dr. Leo Lombardini as a student field research assistant from Dec. 2008-May 2009

Job tasks

Harvest pecans

Use of orchard equipment (tractors, shaker, etc)

Plant grafted pecan trees in orchard rows