Research Associate, Molecular Biology II

JOSHUA L. MCKINNEY

**** ***** *** ****** | Harlingen, Texas 78550 | 956-***-**** | ****************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position at a reputable employer where I can optimize/ utilize my skills, sharpen my logical reasoning and thought process, while rising to challenges alongside a committed team.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Biology

The University of Texas at Brownsville August 2011

• Related course work: Research ethics, scientific ideology and methods, research presentations, biology topics (plants, animals and cells), laboratory techniques and etiquette.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Research

• Prepared cell cultures under specific conditions to ensure growth.

• Developed protocols and safety procedures in a laboratory setting.

• Maintained laboratory and glassware cleanliness and organization of chemicals.

• Multitasking molecular experiments and techniques: Cell and DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction, gel electrophoresis, expression cloning and DNA sequencing.

• Organized and recorded daily procedures in a lab journal.

• Experimented with white mice.

• Worked in Level 2 lab (Experience with hazardous waste).

Computer

• Proficient in Microsoft software: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Operating systems: Windows, Mac, and Ubuntu.

• Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) and Sequencher (DNA sequence assembly and analysis software).

Volunteerism and Awards/ Personal

• Participated in The Boy Scouts of America (1997-2008).

• Received certificate for “Outstanding Involvement in Community Service” from The State of Texas House of Representatives (2000).

• Eagle Scout Award (2008).

• Can lift 50lbs.+

EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Assistant

Photon8 Inc. Winter 2009 to Fall 2010

• My responsibilities were to prepare Algae cultures and grow them under specific conditions after mutating the cells. Using a microscope and fluorescent dye I would select the samples that yielded unusually high lipid content. The top lipid producers were preserved and later used to produce oil for biofuel.

Laboratory Assistant

The University of Texas at Brownsville Spring 2009 to Winter 2009

• I prepared growth cultures of Vibrio cholerae, as well as performed various experiments and molecular techniques in order to discover whether or not samples found in the Rio Grande River are toxic.

Customer Service Associate

Lowe’s

• The department I worked in was outside lawn and garden.

I was responsible for maintaining displays, assisting customers,

and restocking products. Forklift operator. Spring 2008 to Fall 2008

Customer Service Assistant

Video Stop Spring 2007 to Fall 2007

• My duties were to keep the store’s inventory organized, assist customers and restock merchandise.

Customer Service/ Stock (Seasonal)

Parker School Uniforms

• I was responsible for providing excellent customer service while maintaining the store’s appearance and restocking clothes. Summer 2006 to Fall 2006

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