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OBJECTIVEMotivated, self-starter bilingual seeking a challenging position in an organization with room for long-term growth in personal and professional career development.

EDUCATIONBiology/Genetics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 2013 - Present

AAS Biotechnology, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA 2005 – 2007

Certified in CPR and First Aid

Relevant Courseso Biology I and IIo Chemistry I and IIo Foundations of Geneticso Cell Biologyo Mathematical Computing and Statisticso Molecular Techniques I and II

WORK EXPERIENCEApril 2016- Present University of Iowa Carver College of MedicineVolunteer Genetic Research Assistant- Dept. Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Assist with Research and project coordination, microscopy, genetic assays Competently record and analyze data Communicate effectible in any setting to improve lab efficiency Prepare stock solutions according to specification Maintain SOP’s for specific protocols Proficiently manage day to day lab procedures in a timely matter Properly handle and dissect mice Work hand in hand with other research assistants in managing mouse colonies,

breeding and maintaining animal inventory Perform ELISA kits in order to quantify specific cytokine concentration from cell

culture screening Embedding and sectioning tissue for cryo sectioning Responsible for performing all the molecular biology projects in the lab which

include:1. DNA isolation2. Generate cDNA from RNA3. PCR and Q PCR 4. Western blots5. Genotyping

Present findings to colleagues and Principal Investigator in weekly meetings

September 2014 – August 2016 Integrated DNA Technologies, Coralville, Iowa Chemical Formulations Technician I – Solid Support Manufacturing Manufactured solid support products used in the process to make DNA sequences

and small gene sequences Produced frits and membranes for use in oligonucleotide synthesis Produced powders to be used in the production of membranes and frits Participated in customer and regulatory audits as necessary Proficient at operating proprietary equipment Measured materials and decontaminated equipment Followed departmental protocols, rules, contamination controls, and safety

procedures and requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 Monitored inventory of the group efficiently, utilizing the ERP system Maintained accurate and detailed product, process, instrument and training

records

June 2013 – February 2014 Konomi, Coralville, IAServer/Bartender Employed customer service skills while maintaining a professional attitude Acted as a bilingual interpreter for Hispanic customers Assisted coworkers in daily task by utilizing problem solving skills Greeted customers and assist them appropriately Took and fill food and beverage orders as required Delivered orders to the customers after ensuring accuracy Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as instructed while ensuring compliance

with state and local laws Ensured service station is well stocked and maintained after usage

August 2007 – June 2013 Morales Construction, Iowa City, IABilingual Crew Assistant Supervisor and Contractor Led a crew of 4-8 workers while updating/remodeling residential homes Worked on site to meet construction deadlines and goals within a timeline Worked closely with predominantly Spanish-speaking laborers Helped coordinate morning meetings and schedules Installed various types of siding Assisted with the framing of homes Involved in the purchasing of supplies

June 2005 - July 2007 University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IAFood Worker Assessed patients dietary requirements Served as a bilingual interpreter for Spanish speaking patients Assisted with the coordination of patient transfers throughout length of care Supported staff as needed

May 2003 - February 2007 Taco Bell, Iowa City, IAAssistant Manager Solved customer complaints quickly and professionally Provided feedback to restaurant team members in a positive manner Responsible for overseeing the store’s financials, security, inventory and labor

policies and procedures Processed reports and responded appropriately to solve problems

SKILLS Software proficiency in Windows Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience in operating forklift, high lift, mechanical pallet-jack Developed ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere Able to handle confidential material Capable of working with minimal or no supervision Knowledge of standard operating procedures Tracking and monitoring inventory logs Knowledge of laboratory equipment including:

o Micropipetteso Benchtop centrifugeso pH meterso Analytical and top-loading

balanceso Incubators ( 37C, -20C, 4C, 37C

shaker and -80C o Waterbathso Hotblocks

o Microplate multimode spectrophotometer (Synergy HT)

o Gel documentation system(Bio-Rad)

o DNA and protein electrophoresis equipment

o Western immune-blotting transfer system

o Hotplates/stirrers o Vortexers

o UV/vis spectrophotometero PCR machine = thermal cycler