Posted on: 2006-11-21
Nicole Farolan 6716 Savannah Falls Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312 phone (661) 213-4285 cell (661) 549-2068 email [email protected] OBJECTIVE To secure a position as a laboratory technician for a pharmaceutical company specializing in the field of microbiology. DESIRED OCCUPATIONS Microbiology Lab Technician EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Employer: Centennial Medical Group Title: Data Chart Scanner Location: Bakersfield, CA Duration: 01/2006 - 07/2006 Job Duties: Input data into computer. Scanned charts into data network. Photocopied bar codes for manager. Employer: UCSF Title: Research Assistant Location: San Francisco, CA Duration: 01/2005 - 06/2005 Job Duties: Assembled parts for rat micro drives. Sawed gage tubings of varying lengths for placeholders. Mixed dental acrylic for screw molds. Constructed polyacrylic nicrome tetrode wires. Employer: Dominican University Title: Environmental Research Program Participant in Thailand Location: San Rafael, CA Duration: 06/2004 - 06/2004 Job Duties: Analyzed topographical landscape patterns and agriculture throughout the country. Employer: Dale Nakayama Dental Clinic Title: Dental Intern Location: Bakersfield, CA Duration: 06/2003 - 07/2003 Job Duties: Sterilized dental instruments. Disinfected rooms after use. Restocked dental supplies. Assisted secretary in filing patient records. Developed dental x-rays of clients and mounted them for dental hygienist. Employer: Vector Marketing Corporation Title: Sales Representative Location: Bakersfield, CA Duration: 06/2000 - 08/2000 Job Duties: Created extensive customer list for future sales contacts. Received sales and customer service training. Successfully demonstrated and sold kitchenware to customers. EDUCATION Major: Biology School: Dominican University Location: San Rafael, CA Degree: Bachelors of Science Completion Date: 05/2005 SKILLS AND ABILITIES Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel; Socially independent; Follows methodical, routine, and organized guidelines; Pursues training and development opportunities; Multi-Tasked; Motivated to build knowledge & learn new skills; Looks for ways to improve & promote quality LAB SKILLS Gram Staining; Cell Culture Media Preparation and Plating; Bacterial Colony Isolation & Microscopic Analysis; Transfer of Bacteria: Aseptic Technique; Acid Base Titration; Gravimetric & PCR Analysis; Spectrophotometry; Pipetting; Centrifuge; DNA Fingerprinting; Agarose Gel Electrophoresis; ELISA & Protein Purification; Thin Layer Chromatography; Drosophila Melanogaster Anesthetizing, Sexing & Breeding; Handled Biohazards under Fume Hoods; Dissected Small Mammals; Worked with a Cadaver RELATED COURSEWORK Anatomy and Physiology, Comparative Anatomy, Microbiology, General Chemistry 1 and 2, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Quantitative Analysis, Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics, Neuroanatomy, Introduction to Biology HONORS AND ACTIVITIES Member, Tri Beta National Biological Society, Phi Pi Chapter NOTES AND OTHER INFORMATION References available upon request. In process of relocating to the area.