Timothy J. Houger, M.S.

** ****** *****, ***********, ** 02813

lbxr2y@r.postjobfree.com 860-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a associate scientist position utilizing skills and insight in biomedical laboratory techniques and principles in a commercially driven environment.

EDUCATION:

M.S., Physiology and Neurobiology, 2010

University of Connecticut

B.A., Experimental Psychology/Biology, 2007

Bemidji State University

HIGHLIGHTS of QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in immunoassay development and application

• Expertise in mammalian heterologous cell line production and culture

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 8/2007-5/2010

Department of Physiology and Neurobiology

• Under a neurodegenerative/autism model produced and ran protocols to observe and record increased N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor currents using whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology

• Generated and cultured recombinant cell lines using plasmid transformation, transfection and bacteria cloning while attempting to categorize downstream processes using ELISA, Western Blotting, immunoprecipitation, pharmacological inhibition and ultracentrifugation.

• Communicated the findings to advisor, committee members and department as a whole through the production and delivery of MS Office documents, Photoshop images and Power Point presentations

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Intern Greenhouse Gas Emissions 6/2010-9/2010

Town of Groton, Groton, CT

• Formed a network of government representatives, consultants and energy suppliers to obtain data

• Modeled community data using national, state and local statistics

• Produced and presented a case study of the town’s baseline greenhouse gas emissions

Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor 8/2007-5/2010

Anatomy & Physiology and General Biology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

• Introduced theoretical material and lab exercises on topics such as ELISA

• Guided Physiology and Neurobiology and Pre-Med students in completion of weekly experiments

• Produced and graded weekly assignments as well as a practical final exam

Statistics Tutor/Student Worker 8/2005-5/2007

Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN

• Provided assistance with theoretical and applied aspects of statistics

• Administered tests and maintained grade books for Introductory Psychology

• Transcribed class notes for disabled students

Wetland Research Assistant 7/2006

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bemidji, MN

• Collected and categorized biomass and water quality samples from area wetlands for a study illuminating the importance of small wetlands on general water quality