Microbiologist

Richard Josef Ballard

Local Address: Permanent Address:

*** ********* **. **** ********* Ct

Knightdale NC 27545 Knightdale, NC 27545

919-***-****

****.*.*******@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a position to utilize my current skills of laboratory practices and gain further knowledge of laboratory techniques.

Education

North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh NC

Microbiology, BS

Laboratory Skills

• Electrophoresis

• PCR

• Microbial Staining and Plating

• Aseptic Techniques

Computer and Writing Skills

• MS Office

• Competent with Mac & PC

Relevant Coursework

• Biochemistry

• Immunology

• Molecular Virology

• Manipulation of Recombinant DNA

Experience

All Pro Nutrition, Raleigh, NC 2/08-Present

Sales Associate

• Educate clients on proper nutrition and how to effectively gain and lose weight, as well as increasing strength.

• Provide guidance on non-prescription methods to obtain optimum health, such as raising/lowering blood pressure, decreasing joint pain and increase overall well-being.

Center for Integrated Fungal Research, Raleigh, NC 8/05-9/06

Intern/Laboratory Assistant

• Assisted lab technicians with experiments while learning such laboratory procedures as PCR, electrophoresis and electroshock transformations.

• Performed research on plants such as rice, oats, and barley and the effects of Alternaria brassicicola and Magnaporte grisea on these crops.

Andy’s Cheesesteaks and Cheeseburgers, Knightdale, NC 11/04-7/06, 5/07-8/07

Cook

• Served over 100 customers and hour.

• Placed, prepared, and served orders in a timely manner.

• Provided excellent customer service.

Leadership/Activities

• Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

o Assistant Chaplain

o Assistant New Member Educator

o Aided in organizing and producing Recruitment Events

References available upon Request

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