research assistant or laboratory research

Location:

houston, TX, 77072

Posted:

July 16, 2009

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Tuyet H. Nguyen

***** ****** ******

Houston, TX 77072

(832) 790 - 8638

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

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time/part-time position as a research assistant or laboratory research

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry. May 16, 2009

University of Houston, Houston, TX.

Certificate of successful completion for ” Biosafety Level 2 & Bloodborne Pathogens Training”

Courses Taken: Human Physiology, Genetic, Biochemistry, Human Genetic, Evolutionary Biology, Applied Evolutionary Theory, Cell Biology, Microbiology, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Survey Physical Chemistry.

LABORATORY SKILLS

Dissection, Histology, Microscopy, Statistical Analysis, Solution Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Sterile Technique, Microbial Culture, Media Preparation, Mathematics Graphing Calculator, Lab Safety Skills

Microbiology Lab---Aseptic Techniques, Smear Preparation, Plating/Counting, Culturing, Bacterial Identification, Positive and Negative Gram Stain.

Genetics Lab---Created Genetic Experiments using Drosophila melanogaster and their ability to mate with other flies producing mutations described by Gregor Mendel and other famous geneticists.

Organic Chemistry Lab---Performed a study of nomenclature, preparations, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of functional groups of aliphatic and aromatic compounds.

Biochemistry Lab---Gained experience in the chemistry of major cellular constituents and their metabolism using a spectrophotometer to obtain the spectrums of different solutions. SDS-PAGE, Gel Electrophoresis

EXPERIENCE

Volunteer, Research Assistant. University of Houston, college of pharmacy, medicinal Chemistry Dept. Houston, TX. 8/08- 5/09.

Process/Filtration/Centrifuge the cell cultures and analyze data to determine if the cell cultures contain the 6-keto peak through the LC mass spectrum machine.

Volunteer. Memorial Herman Southwest Hospital, Houston, TX. 2/07-Present.

Deliver IVs from the pharmacy department, sort medicine, provide patient transportation, answer phone and direct calls to appropriate department, greet visitors.

Office Assistant. University of Houston- Law Center, . 8/06-5/07.

Distributed mail, filling, faxing, scanning answering the phone calls and taking messages, copying and scanning the documents, assistant computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ordering supplies, complete errands, and assist the staff and faculty.

Office Assistant. ExxonMobil Chemical, Katy, TX. 6/03-6/04.

Delivered mail, filed and faxed documents, answered the phone and took messages, copied and scanned documents, generated documents & reports using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ordered supplies, create memo and invoices, and tracked travel logs.

SKILLS

*Software: Windows 95-2000, Microsoft Office 97—Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and internet explorer.

*Keyboarding: 50 W.P.M.

*Languages: English, Vietnamese

*Personal: Excellent attendance record, fast learner, dependable, respectful of others, energetic

HONORS

Dean's List, 2004-2006

Honor Student Award, 2000-2004

REFERENCES

Ke-He Ruan, M.D., Ph.D.

Director, Center for Experimental Therapeutics and Pharmacoinformatics

Professor, Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences