Dipal Patel
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 ******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE – Seeking a position in the scientific/technical area that will involve environmental biology, water conservation, land conservation or related areas of work. Possess excellent recruiting, training, teamwork, and supervising volunteers to manage projects for successful completion.
EDUCATION
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois
Master of Science in Biology (expected December, 2011) GPA: 3.2/4.0
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Relevant coursework:
Biochemistry Cell Biology Lab Organic chemistry Lab Conservation Genetics Lab
Microbiology Ecology Lab Conservation Genetics General Chemistry Lab
SKILLS
Analytical Techniques: Spectroscopy-IR, NMR, UV-VIS, centrifugation, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, PH measurements, filtration, crystallization, extraction, distillation, titrating, pipeting, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), PCR, Protein Isolation familiar with molecular biology lab techniques, Aseptic technique.
Computer: Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, SPSS, Vortex, e Sequencing
Languages: English (fluently spoken and written), Hindi and Gujarati.
RESEARCH
Laboratory of Dr. Joel Brown
Undergraduate research student Department of Biological Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
Project Description (2005): The Nitrate and Ammonium treatments were provided to split root pea plants to measure the effects on root and shoot activity.
Project Description (2006): Foraging behaviors of cotton tail rabbits by measuring giving-up density of high, medium and low protein diet.
EMPLOYMENT
Conoco Phillips Mount Prospect, Illinois
Sales Associate May 2003 – 2007
• Trained 20+ front-end employees and sales associates to provide timely and quality customer service. Instructed new employees with company policies, transaction handling with speed and accuracy.
• Provided quality product information to customers to satisfy their needs.
• Collaborated with other team members to customize the Gas Mart’s layout to achieve optimum sales per season.
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ACTIVITIES
Indian Student Association (UIC) Chicago, Illinois
Group Member August 2004 - May 2007
• Constructively contributed in planning activities such as the annual Hindu Midwest Conference.
• Organized special events to maintain a smooth and successful operation.
Pre-Medical Association (UIC) Chicago, Illinois
Group Member August 2004 -Dec 2006
• Raised funds to support organization’s goal, exceeded fundraising goals.
• Volunteered and took part in many charitable events.
• Shadowed several departments within the UIC Hospital Outpatient Care Center to learn their operations.