Biologist

Location:

Chicago, IL, 60617

Salary:

$17.00

Posted:

October 03, 2011

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Resume:

Eric Saenz

OBJECTIVE: I recently graduated from DePaul University where I obtained my undergraduate degree in biology with a concentration in Pre-Health. I am currently seeking an internship or full time position where I will get an opportunity to leverage my laboratory skills and knowledge in an effort to further develop my education as well as work experience.

EDUCATION:

B.S in Biology with a concentration in Pre-Health, DePaul University, USA (Aug ’06 - Jun ’11)

Key Courses: Cancer Biology, Systems in Neurobiology, Genetic Toxicology, Microbiology, Vertebrate Physiology, Genetics, Molecular Methods in Evolution and Ecology, Topics in Mammalian Reproduction, Organic Chemistry

RESEARCH/EXPERIENCE:

Molecular Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Utilized the three-spine stickleback species complex to measure genetic divergence among populations of stickleback fish in different Alaskan lakes. Project involved DNA isolation/purification, PCR and gene sequencing of the cytochrome b gene. Project also included preserved specimen examination as well as sexing.

Biology Lab Teaching Assistant, DePaul University, Served as a supplement to the winter quarter lab section of Bio 102. Tutored and actively engaged 30+ students in the tenets and experiments of a first year collegiate Biology course. As lab TA I consistently answered student questions regarding experiments and lab technique, offering counsel and critique to the experimental designs proposed by students and their execution. Routinely helped with lab setup and clean up.

Cirrus, “Chicago Initiative for Research and Recruitment in Undergraduate Science” Summer Research project focused on building two radio telescopes to examine the behavior of Jupiter and the Sun. Construction of the receivers for the telescopes involved soldering, circuit reading, and testing the receivers. Over the course of the summer, two nights of Jupiter observing and 6 days of solar observing were completed. The telescopes were used to correlate sun spots and storms on Jupiter with a particular radio signature. Data was analyzed using computer software to filter out background noise and was compared to recordings against known spatial radio signals for accuracy.

Organic Chemistry, “Multi-component Clay Catalyzed Synthesis of a Tetrahydropyran Product” Research aimed at synthesizing a completely novel compound from an existing carbonyl compound. The synthesis involved extensive research to find competent substrates and was performed following an environmentally benign form of synthesis know as Green Chemistry.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Housing Services (DePaul University 2008-Present) Worked as part of a team of student workers dedicated to solving housing issues that arose with students living in dormitories. The positioned demanded extensive interpersonal communication with students and involved a variety of responsibilities. Primarily, the position centered on entering work orders for furniture replacement as well as miscellaneous room repairs as needed (carpentry, carpeting, painting etc.)

Volunteer Work:

RHC (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago): Volunteered as a patient visitor for people recovering from major surgery and terminally ill children. The experience encompassed an array of activities from reading and conversing with patients, to helping child patients with their homework.

SKILLS:

Proficient Knowledge in: Microsoft (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) as well as Internet Explorer and Firefox Web Browser

Excellent research methods and lab technique

Fluent in both English and Spanish

REFERENCES:

Talitha T. Rajah, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Biological Sciences, MCGSouth 223A

2325 N. Clifton Ave

Chicago, IL 60614

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