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Christine [email protected]
(240) 405-40299047 Spring Valley Drive
Frederick, MD 21701
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, August 2011 – May 2015 B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, GPA 3.5
CLASSES INCLUDED:
Organic Chemistry I & II Physical Chemistry Immunobiology Biochemistry Genetics Cellular & Molecular Biology Statistics Calculus Physics
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Human Thymidilate Synthase Research Project.............................2014-2015Student Research Assistant
Worked individually and alongside a professor purifying specific proteins for colon cancer research.
Individual work included growing E. coli cell cultures while using antiseptic techniques and providing weekly data collection.
Worked alongside a mentor separating proteins using chromatography columns and aiding in the crystallization of proteins.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leidos Biomedical Research, Contractor to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)………………………………………………June 2015-January 2017Research Technician (Public Trust Clearance)
Gained federal experience working as a contractor for the National Cancer Institute’s Patient Derived Xenograft (PDX) Tumor and Fibroblast Cancer Database Initiative, which aims to produce and provide the largest variety of cancer cell lines for further domestic and global research.
Performed tissue cell culture while implementing sterile techniques in a Biosafety Level 2 lab.
Prepared RNA and cDNA samples from PDX cell lines and performed QRT PCR analysis on these samples.
Collaborated with team members to perform weekly tasks, develop innovative approaches, and implement practical solutions to streamline processes and improve overall performance.
Maintained the laboratory and was responsible for ordering any equipment that was needed. Organized records of orders and deliveries, and maintained communication between the lab and third party vendors to create a consistent weekly workflow output.
Managed the organization of tracking tables, the daily duties of new team members, and the delivery of weekly experimental-project data. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
University of South Carolina Athletic Dept... .January 2013-December 2013Academic Tutor
Paid tutor for various athletes at the University of South Carolina. Tutored athletes in multiple subjects including Math and Statistics.
Kept detailed records of each tutoring session and helped student athletes prepare for upcoming assignments and tests.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Chi Omega Fraternity................................................August 2011-May 2015PanHellenic Delegate, Philanthropy Committee
Represented a chapter of 380 women as PanHellenic Delegate. Attended weekly meetings with leaders of other Sorority chapters to come up with ways to better the Greek community.
Served on the Executive Board within the Chapter along with 9 other women. Attended weekly meetings, planned safety and personnel procedures for social functions and overall conduct, and collaborated to improve involvement on campus.
Worked on the Philanthropy committee to recruit members from other Greek organizations to attend events that raised money to contribute to our chapter’s philanthropy – the Make a Wish Foundation.
CHRISTINE FORD| [email protected] | (240) 405-4029
