CARLOS R. ALVAREZ
El Paso, TX 79912
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OBJECTIVE
A microbiologist looking to apply and develop knowledge, social and computer skills into a demanding job that will further enhance my knowledge skills.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Graduation date: December 2010
Overall GPA: 3.3/4.0
Relevant Courses:
Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics Immunology
Molecular-Cell Biology Toxicology
Biochemistry General Virology
Microbial Physiology General Microbiology
Histology Genetics
AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
• American Society of Microbiology (ASM) UTEP chapter member.
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship
WORK EXPERIENCE
Campus Bookstore Alternative El Paso, TX
Shipping/Receiving Coordinator Jan 2010 – Present
• Receive shipments /ship out merchandise
• Enter new merchandise into system
• Inspect new shipments for damages or missing items
• Restock shelves
• Train temporary employees in how to stock merchandise in shelves
CareFusion El Paso, TX
Quality Assurance Technician Aug 2011 – Sept 2011
• Perform inspection of product at the assembly machines
• Complete reject notices when required and document in summary report
• Close batch records on a timely manner
• Release material for further processing
• Assist other operations, as required by supervisor
University of Texas at El Paso (Dr. Siddartha Das Laboratory) El Paso, TX
Special Problems Student Aug 2010 – Dec 2010
• Assist with media preparation
• Assist with cell culturing
• Prepare Polyacrylamide gels for SDS-PAGE and Western Blot analysis
• Operate Autoclave
• Analyze Data
SKILLS
Computer - Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer search engines
Language - Bilingual; English (Fluent) and Spanish (Fluent)