Research Scientist Resume

Desired Industry: Biotech	SpiderID: 24697
Desired Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts	Date Posted: 2/2/2009
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 02/05/2009
Desired Wage: 48000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: New Grad/Entry Level	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
An opportunity to obtain a Research Scientist position, with eventual advancement to project manager, in a growth-oriented bio tech Industry.

Experience:
WORK EXPERIENCE
􀂃 Intern, Research Assistant Acambis Inc. Boston (Aug 2007 - Jan 2008)

• Studied bacterial propagation, media optimization, plasmid purification, and transformation.
Performed protein detection, purification and quantification also made suggestive report
for modifications in the process for better efficiency.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to gain hands on experience in basic molecular biology techniques, control and troubleshooting.

Education:
M.S. Biology
Bachelors in School of Medicine
Courses Covered -
KEY COURSES

􀂃 Microbial Genetics and Recombinant DNA –

Course covered recombinant DNA and various technologies that it has spawned. It also covered those aspects of microbial genetics that directly relate to recombinant DNA

􀂃 Other Relevant Courses – Fermentation Technology, Probability and Statistics, Principles of Biochemistry, Neuro-anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Preventive and Social Medicine, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Proteomics, Biochemical Virology, Management of Biotech. Industries

Skills:
Professional Skills

• Leadership
o Managing laboratory inventory and purchasing
o Presenting and teaching scientific methods, techniques, and safety Standards to staff and students
o Coordinating laboratory schedules and activities
o Working with scientist in planning and implementing research projects
o Organizing and directing the transfer of laboratory equipment to Field sites
o Training, hiring a staff of four employees

• Analytical
o Writing and editing laboratory method and manuals and safety procedures
o Utilizing computer software, such as Matlab, Word Excel, Microsoft Office, and Mac OS X.
o Statistically analyzing, graphing and summarizing data
o Maintaining excellent written and verbal communication skills.
o Engaging creative problem solving.
o Operating, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory equipment

• Technical
o Preparing media and reagents for research and culture collections
o Establishing and maintaining various plant and fungal cultures
o Designing and performing various scientific experiments.
o Preparing, growing, and harvesting plant and fungal species.
o Mastered Basic Molecular Biology techniques also experience of GC/MS and HPLC for sample analysis.
o Protein Expression, Purification, Detection, Quantification, and Characterization.

Reference:
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