Biochemist

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

- Earned a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry with a background in molecular

and cellular biology.

- Knowledge of laboratory techniques and laboratory safety skills attained from work and courses.

- Able to demonstrate effective documentation, organization, communication and human relations skills.

- Developed analytical skills with the ability to work independently or with a team.

- Various computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, DNA sequencing software, and genetic software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

- Crew Member with Wendy's Restaurants - Nanuet, NY - 9-3-10 to Present.

Primary function is working as a Cashier at the Drive Thru window where there are on average 2,000 dollars in cash and credit card transactions per shift that need to be processed within a 1 to 2 minute time frame per transaction. Secondary function is working as a Cashier at the Dining Room where further fast and thorough transactions are needed. Prepared food sandwiches, salads, wraps and potatoes. Cleaned and restocked the dining room and dining room condiments stations.

- Clinical Medical Assistant with Dr. Daniel Libby, M. D. - New York, NY - 9-26-08 to 4-15-09.

Primary duties consist of performing Pulmonary Function Tests on patients that required the test. Consisting of different breathing tests, the Pulmonary Function Tests measure the patients' breathing, lung capacity, lung functions, and lung obstructions. Tested blood samples from patients and took x-rays of patients as well.

- Cashier, Stock Clerk with Pak Candy and Grocery Superstore - New York, NY - 10-23-07 to 8-24-08.

Duties were working as the Main Cashier in a walk in Candy and Grocery Superstore. Understanding of all prices on items needed without price verification on products. Restocked items in the store as needed.

- Internet Marketer with an Internet Home Business - Congers, NY - 9-28-06 to 10-20-07.

Self employed worker that owned Internet websites that promoted businesses and their products. Also provided information on how to develop websites and how to promote websites online for other entrepreneurs.

- Quality Assurance Technician with The Hain Celestial Group - Moonachie, NJ - 8-7-06 to 9-25-06. (Temporary Position)

Monitored activities of the Quality Control Technicians by measuring and recording specifications of the various products and packaging, plus inspected the equipment for proper functionality. Tested each product for correct ingredient usage and also examined the packaged products for correct shipping. All work was done accordance with cGMP guidelines.

- Quality Control Technician with Kraft Foods - Tarrytown, NY - 4-15-05 to 11-15-05. (Temporary Position)

Performed assignments concerning testing of various products associated with the company. Created and prepared samples concerning experimental products for consumption tests at affiliated Kraft locations. Conducted qualitative tests on products prior to final production.

- Regulatory Affairs Associate with Solgar Vitamin and Herb - Teaneck, NJ - 3-10-05 to 4-8-05. (Temporary Position)

Responsibilities included editing labels used for product packages, updating label data in flies and various clerical tasks. Used Microsoft Access to log and update label information of products associated with Solgar products. Careful examination of label proofs to maintain the current specifications and current requirements needed on the labels of the products.

- Quality Control Technician with Kraft Foods - Tarrytown, NY - 8-12-04 to 2-23-05. (Temporary Position)

I worked with experimental products for consumption testing. I also prepared experimental and non-experimental products for testing at other Kraft locations.

- Laboratory Assistant with PepsiCo - Valhalla, NY - 6-21-04 to 7-30-04. (Temporary Position)

Responsibilities included recruitment of regular and new sensory panelists to test products. Used person-to-person skills by directing panelists about procedures of the tests. Filing and documentation skills used also. Ordered, organized, filled and dispensed test samples for the panelists.

- Quality Control Technician with Kraft Foods - Fair Lawn, NJ - 5-24-04 to 6-16-04. (Temporary Position)

Performed assignments concerning production and testing of many products either created at Kraft Foods or from Kraft Foods affiliates. Conducted pH, density, and integrity tests on selected products.

- Quality Control Technician with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - Pearl River, NY - 2-4-04 to 5-13-04. (Temporary Position)

Responsibilities consisted of measuring, weighting, and distributing different types of reagents and reference standards to the many laboratories located in the department. Careful documentation and laboratory practices were applied after receiving corresponding training in SOPs and GMPs. Used computer skills while working on reports in Microsoft Word, charts in Microsoft Excel and training projects in Microsoft PowerPoint.

EDUCATION:

Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry - May 2002

PRESENTATIONS:

- LABORATORY PROJECTS:

- Cell culture and bacteria transformation with pBluescript II KS + phagemid vector: Applied recombinant techniques on the selected vector.

- Restriction enzyme digest assays of Drosophila melanogaster and Beta-sickle cell genes: Part of a 3-person team which utilized RFLP technology for mutational analysis.

- Human mitochondria DNA amplification and sequencing: Working individually, created the standard sample for the laboratory that was used for analysis.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

- LABORATORY SKILLS:

Bacteria Transformation,

PAGE,

Hybridization,

PCR,

DNA Extract,

DNA Sequencing,

- COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office,

SeqWeb,

Adobe Photoshop,

Webcutter,

Chromas,

BLAST,

OVID,

GenBank,

PubMed

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