Technician Assistant
Resume:
Joshua Ian Snyder
Denver, CO 80206
uqm0ej@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain career in a professional scientific atmosphere in which my skills
and curiosities as a Biologist/Scientist may be demonstrated and utilized.
Education: Bachelors of Science in Biology, Metropolitan State College Denver,
Denver, CO May 2006
20 + Graduate level courses
University of Colorado Denver
Coursework: Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology + Lab
Organic Chemistry I, II + Lab I, II Developmental Biology
General Chemistry I, II + Lab II Virology
Analytical Chemistry + Lab Microbiology + Lab
Advanced Cell and Molecular Molecular Genetics
Biology of Cancer Endocrinology Human
Reproductive Biology Parasitology
Lab Skills/
Equipment: Microscopy Fluorometry Data /analysis/review
Electrophoresis Bacterial staining Research grade animal care
Cell preparation Centrifuge Spectrophotometer Electrophysiology
TLC Autoclave/Sterilizers
Aquaneering® Xenopus System pH/conductivity meters
BioSys/Soleris System ELISA
Microbiology Media Preparation
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Windaq Lite Software, Banner Productions, Blackboard, Secure
Manage and am comfortable using Mac and PC programs. I am
able to adapt quickly to new software and programs.
Work Experience:
Nexgen Pharma-Colorado Springs, CO
QC Microbiologist
Maintaining lab and all relevant equipment related to
microbiology in highly regulated environment
Preparation of all media and reagents
Inventory and ordering of all supplies
Performing all microbiological tests on all samples (300
+/month) with stringent deadlines following SOP’s derived
from USP
Collaborate daily with other analyst to meet urgent
deadlines
Denver Health-Denver, CO
Animal Technician
Husbandry of research mice, rats, frogs and pigs
Sustaining sterile environment
Colorado University of Denver- Denver, CO
Student Teacher
General BIOL 2071 Laboratory
Prepare lectures/experiments for 60+ students
Preparation of tests, assignments and grading
Working with students outside of class
Colorado University of Denver- Denver, CO
Research Assistant/Animal technician
Research involved the study of Phosphatidic Acid induced Src
tyrosine kinase activation of calcium release in Xenopus Laevis
Oocytes.
Electrophysiology techniques used to detect Calcium
release and the efflux of Chloride ions via CaCC activation.
Fluor-metric Assays used to detect the release of calcium in
Plasma Membrane Cortices (PMC) whole cell preparations.
Maintaining Xenopus laevis colony, (basic husbandry)
Attended 2006, 2008 ASCB meeting presenting
research/findings.
Safety Training:
Hazardous material
Radiation Safety
Bloodborne Pathogens
Chemical waste disposal
CPR/ first aid
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