Experienced Laboratory Technician and Teachers Assistant in College Microbiology and Biotechnology Labs
RELEVENT SKILLS
Plasmid Isolation.
Protein Isolation
Genomic DNA Isolation
Electrophoresis
Southern Blot
Hybridization
DNA Digests
Gel Photography
PCR
Computer Use
Sterilization Techniques
FAMILIAR EQUIPMENT
Electrophoresis Gel
Centrifuge (various sizes)
Rotating Incubator
PCR Thermo-Cycler
Micropipette
Hazardous Chemicals
Precision Balance
PH Meter
Heat Block
Waterbath
Chemical Fumehood
Microscope
Sterilizer
Dry Oven
WORK HISTORY
Biotechnology Lab Assistant
Jan 2002 – Present
Community College
My Town, AZ
Work with program director to plan the lab experiments.
Order and maintain an inventory of the lab equipment and supplies.
Prepare the chemical solutions and reagents needed for the lab.
Produced the lab protocols using Microsoft Office.
Establish and enforce the safe use of hazardous chemicals.
Contact the vendors for specific information on equipment of supplies.
Supervise and monitor the students and assist them in learning techniques, proper equipment use, and conceptual understanding of the experiment.
Microbiology Lab Tech and Teacher Assistant Jan 2001 – Jan 2002
YZ Community College
My Town, AZ
Work with the program director to plan the experiments.
Order and maintain inventory of necessary media and supplies for the labs.
Prepare the cultures and media for the lab.
Maintain the biology dept. bacterial cultures and order new cultures as needed.
Attend the Lab to assist the students in learning new techniques and helping them to understand the concept being taught in that lab.
Teaching students proper use and maintenance of lab equipment.
Eligibility Interviewer II
Aug 1990 - Dec 2000
State of AZ,
Dept of Economic Security
Anytown, AZ
interview and determine clients eligibility for state and federal assistance (food Stamps, AFDC, AHCCCS)
Maintain a caseload of 200 active cases.
EDUCATION
Glendale Community College, Glendale AZ, August 2001 - Present
GPA 3.83: Currently pursuing: Bachelors of Science
Core classes in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology
Lamson Business College, Phoenix AZ
Data Entry and Office Equipment