Jill Marie Perreira

wz96o1@r.postjobfree.com

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Lancaster MA 01523

OBJECTIVE

Obtain an entry level full-time position in a Biology/Biotechnology setting post-graduation with a focus on research.

EDUCATION

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester MA

B.S., Biology and Biotechnology, Minor: English, May 2012, GPA: 3.54/4.0

Coursework: Organic Chemistry I-III, Biochemistry I – II, Microbiology, Molecular bio/Micro bio/Genetics Lab, Enzymes/Proteins/Purification Lab, Human Biology, Biodiversity, Virology, Ecology/Environmental/Animal Behavior Lab, Cell Culture Theory & Apps, Immunology, Advanced Molecular Genetics, Advanced Molecular Genetics Lab, Advanced Cell Biology, Microscopy Lab.

Nashoba Regional High School (NRHS), Bolton MA: June 2008, GPA 4.2/5.0

SKILLS

Laboratory: Sterile Technique in biology lab environment, microscopy, bacteria culture growth and plating, basic chemistry, basic cell culture, cloning procedures, DNA extraction from gel, reverse transcription, PCR.

Computer: Microsoft Office, Microsoft movie maker, Cloning programs: PlasmaDNA and VectorNTI, Sequence and protein analysis software: Lasergene9.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Senior Project (MQP) in Molecular Biology and Genetics August 2011 – May 2012 (projected)

Research in molecular biology and genetics of human mental disease, specifically Alzheimer’s disease, conducted through Dr. Evgeny Rogaev’s Lab and the UMass Medical School, located in the Burdnick Neuropsychiatric Research Institute (BRNI).

Junior Level Technology in Society Project (IQP) 2010-2011

Enhanced technology in college science labs: Created a multimedia presentation system for the college classroom which was put into use in the WPI BB2900 Biology Lab Series (introductory molecular biology labs).

Great Problem Seminar (course): Heal the World August – December 2008

Project team lead and was responsible for final compilation of an educational video/poster for project about the best defense about the spread of HIV and HPV.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dr. Rogaev's lab (UMass Medical School) Worcester MA, Summer 2011, Summer 2010

I worked on projects doing DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning and introduction to cell culture. As an experienced intern I also provided instruction to other students in the lab both on procedures and concepts.

Ricker’s Kinderkamp, Camp Counselor, Leominster MA, Summers 2008 and 2009

Certified lifeguard on the waterfront and was responsible for instruction of children between the ages of 4 and 13 in water safety and healthy lifestyles.

Special Needs Caretaker: responsible for providing daytime childcare for a local special needs child for 2 summers.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Relay for Life (Team captain in 2011, 2012) 2009 – 2012

Special Olympics 2000 – present

Responsible for organization, scheduling and motivation of contestants in my district

Community Walk for Autism (Team organizer for NRHS 2007 and 2008) 2007 – present

ACTIVITIES

Varsity Track and Field, WPI, (Captain 2011-2012) 2008-Present; Nashoba, (Captain 200*-****-****

National Honor Society, Nashoba Regional High School, 2005-2008

Irish Step Dancing: McInerney School of Irish Step Dance, 2003 – 2008

Participated in over 100 Irish Step Dancing performances at nursing homes, community centers, cultural centers, and events such as the relay for life. Competed in the New England Championships 2003 – 2008.

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