Reseach Assosciate

Jose L. Baquerizo

**** ******* **. *******, ** 30346, Phone: 770-***-****, Email: ********@*****.***

Objective:

Accomplished, trained and results-oriented college senior student interested in a biomedical science research position. I have determination and the capability to work under pressure and confront challenges working with others or by myself.

Education:

Kennesaw State University, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Graduated 2011 Kennesaw, GA

Experience:

- Computer Skills:

• Excellent computer skills in Mac OS, Windows OS. Full knowledge in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and MS Project. Also trained in the use of DNA and Protein FASTA databases for bioinformatics needs such as pair alignments.

- Laboratory Skills:

• Strong background of successful learning and training in lab safety and techniques such as microorganisms isolation, biochemical testing, staining, microscopy, and the use of immunoassays such as IFA and ELISA to achieve precise results and identification.

• Research support in studies which were designed to determine signaling, feedback, regulation and control of enzymes. This includes cell cultivation, recombinant DNA techniques, plasmid DNA preparation, PCR amplification, Gel electrophoresis, enzyme purification by chromatography and analysis using a spectrophotometer and plate reader.

• Other responsibilities involved assisting in experiments using bioassays for NO production, NADPH oxidation, reduction of Cytochrome C and Oxyhemoglobulin. Understanding the concepts of the tethered shuttle model, design of input and output state constructs, and new kinetics models of NOS. Writing and assisting in the development of research data, reports, protocols and reading scientific publications.

Employment History:

Kennesaw State University – Physics and Biology Department February 2009 – July 2011

Student Research Assistant Kennesaw, Georgia

• Studied the aspects of signal transduction, feedback, regulation and control in Nitric Oxide Synthase to describe mechanisms and its activation by calmodulin and other cofactors in detail.

• 2 years experienced in instrumentation such as stop flow spectrophotometry and plate reader experiments.

• Trained in cell cultivation, induction and enzyme extraction. (upstream and downstream processing)

• Routinely managing quality of materials and cells for better quality products. Also responsible for preparing media, antibiotics, buffers and maintain an aseptic environment.

Guia Latina LLC January 2008 – December 2009

Atlanta, Georgia

Graphic Designer and IT Assistant

• Worked with computer graphic design programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Managed and gave technological support and hardware installation.

• Assisted as Bilingual Customer services.

Contact this candidate