Entry Level Research Assistant

Posted on: 2014-11-13

Objective:

To obtain an entry level position in a research laboratory using a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. I want to be part of a team working on various research projects to advance my research and laboratory skills.

 EDUCATION:

Morris College – Sumter, SC                          

Bachelor of Science: Biology                                         

May 2012 

Troy University

Master of Science: Criminal Justice

March 2015  

EXPERIENCE:

Mar 2013 – Present – Cape Fear Staffing Agency – Fayetteville, NC

                         Various Assignments

• Adhere to HIPAA Requirements.
• Scanned and filed information in patients' medical records.
• Verified customer information via phone call.

Jun 2012 – Aug 2012 –WJB Dorn VA Medical Center – Columbia, SC

                         Research Assistant

• Analyzed medical articles discussing hospitalization-associated disability.
• Prepared literature reviews and summaries of articles.
• Coordinated and presented research at Fall Prevention Meetings with nursing staff.

Jun 2011 – Aug 2011 - Oak Ridge National Laboratory – Oak Ridge, TN

                       Research Assistant

• Research: External Electric Fields Can Prevent Biofilm Formation By Bacteria.
• Worked with bacterial cell cultures: Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens.
• Conducted electric field experiments.
• Analyzed the effect of electric fields on bacterial biofilms using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (Leica software) and Optical Density (Nanodrop).
• Co-authored presentation, based on summer research, made at the American Physical Society in Baltimore, Maryland Nov 20-22, 2011.
• 1st place; SC Academy of Sciences and 2nd place; LS-Scamp conferences for Outstanding Presentations in Microbiology based on summer research.
• Presented summer research at Morris College for capstone presentation; Awarded Outstanding Capstone Presentation in Biology.

LABORATORY SKILLS:

Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy                                                 Citrate Testing

Optical Density                                                                                Pipetting

Antibiotic Disk Sensitivity Testing                                                      Cell Cultures

Methyl Red Testing                                                                          Streak and Spread Plate

Staining Techniques                                                                         Voges-Proskauer Testing

Gel Electrophoresis                                                                          Indole Testing

OTHER SKILLS:                                                                                              

Ability to prepare detailed and accurate scientific presentations.                             Word

Ability to thoroughly research scientific and medical articles.                                  Excel

Ability to work independently and in a team.                                                         PowerPoint