Research Assistant Resume

Posted on: 2013-02-22

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Resume:

Crystal L. Dugan

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SUMMARY:

University graduate (B.S. in Biology and additional education in Computer Science) with professional experience in computer, biotech, analytical, and research laboratories.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:               

Research Assistant

University of Southern Maine, Bioinformatics and Intelligent Systems Laboratory

October - January

•           Worked in a UNIX based computer lab, running programs from the command line

•           Curated genetic sequences from public online databases

•           Utilized various bioinformatics programs and tools

•           Completed two Undergraduate Research Fellowships (funded by the National Science Foundation) identifying putative CFTR regulatory elements

QC Analyst II

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

July - September

•           Worked for a USDA regulated, ISO certified company

•           Reviewed and signed off on biotech laboratory production lots including tissue cultures, antigen and antibody purifications, and conjugates

•           Investigated and wrote quarterly reports on non-conforming products

•           Wrote monthly customer complaint/sales metrics reports

•           Performed instrument and process validations

•           Wrote, updated, and improved biotech laboratory documentation involving the manufacture of ELISA test kit biological components

•           Analyzed biological samples using gel electrophoresis, Brookhaven Particle Size Analyzer, FPLC-SEC, and IDEXX VetTest

•           Completed four weeks of Lean/Six Sigma training

Senior Laboratory Technician

New York State Department of Health, Division of Environmental Disease Prevention, Wadsworth Center

March - May

•           Worked in a NELAP/EPA regulated environmental laboratory

•           Analyzed routine and emergency environmental samples

•           Ran, maintained and calibrated the Dionex Ion Chromatographer, Latchet FIA (UV-VIS), O.I. Analytical Automated Flow Analyzer (UV-VIS), TOC analyzer, Midi-Vap distillation unit, and the Latchet block digester.

•           Developed SOPs based on EPA accepted analytical methods according to NELAC requirements

•           Prepared reagents, buffers, stocks and calibrants with detailed documentation

•           Maintained Laboratory QC/QA Program data

•           Analyzed unknown proficiency test samples with a % pass rate

•           Utilized by ELAP (Environmental Laboratory Approval Program) to verify the accuracy of their proficiency test samples

•           Supervised interns on various projects

Research Assistant

University of Southern Maine, Genetics Laboratory

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•           Dissected out salivary glands of Drosophila melanogaster larva using a dissecting microscope and prepared slides of the glands

•           Performed in situ hybridization on polytene chromosome slides to stain gene markers

•           Maintained D. melanogaster stocks

•           Measured and digitized wing shape parameters

EDUCATION:

Cumulative GPA: .

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine

Computer Science

September – December

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine

Bachelor of Science in Biology

December

AWARDS:

Wadsworth Center Achievement Award for performance above and beyond job expectations