Research Assistant 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
