David Dainko - Resume
David C. Dainko
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 917 � 8199 | ------------
SUMMARY
An enthusiastic, highly motivated college graduate seeking a research position involving the life sciences. Work experience includes research assistant roles involving specimen maintenance/experimentation and rigorous molecular research. Demonstrated proficiency in common laboratory techniques, several types of molecular technologies, and numerous programming languages and databases common to life sciences fields. Currently enrolled in a post-baccalaureate biology program at Northwestern University.
LABORATORY SKILLS
DNA Extraction | PCR Amplification | SPRI Clean-Up | Gel Electrophoresis | DNA Barcoding | Sanger-Sequence Preparation | Next-Generation DNA Sequencing | Cell Culturing Techniques | Specimen Management | Habitation Maintenance | Dissection | Pipette/Microscope Techniques | Laboratory Documentation
TECHNICAL SKILLS
R | SQL | Python | Pandas | Tableau | JavaScript | Excel/VBA | Machine Learning | Microsoft Suite | Google G Suite | Microsoft Word | PowerPoint
EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Data Science Certificate (2019)
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Fundamentals of R Programming (2018)
Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science; Biology (2017)
GPA: 3.54, Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant July 2018 � Aug. 2018
Field Projects International - Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Assisted with experiments concerning the analysis of eukaryotic DNA extracted from the fecal samples of both captive and wild primates native to the Amazon region nearest to Puerto Maldonado.
� Successfully performed DNA isolation and extraction from samples
� Routine PCR and gel electrophoresis
� Effectively documented results and recorded procedure modifications
� Proficiently prepared and implemented DNA barcoding
� Nanopore sequencing and analysis of sequences
Research Assistant Aug. 2017 � Jan. 2018
Fowler-Finn Lab � Saint Louis, MO
Assisted with several projects conducted on treehoppers and harvestmen under the guidance of both graduate students and the head Professor. Demanded hands-on learning and at times improvisation of the techniques used.
� Efficiently carried out numerous harvestmen/treehopper experiments: temperature/mate calling, sensory stimulation, mating trials, and dissection of genitalia and parasites
� Professionally filmed many experiments, recorded data, and catalogued into repository
� Successfully devised and documented mating experiments
� Maintained habitats of numerous specimens
� Assisted with fieldwork, specimen collection, and greenhouse/laboratory maintenance
David C. Dainko
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 917 � 8199 | ------------
SUMMARY
An enthusiastic, highly motivated college graduate seeking a research position involving the life sciences. Work experience includes research assistant roles involving specimen maintenance/experimentation and rigorous molecular research. Demonstrated proficiency in common laboratory techniques, several types of molecular technologies, and numerous programming languages and databases common to life sciences fields. Currently enrolled in a post-baccalaureate biology program at Northwestern University.
LABORATORY SKILLS
DNA Extraction | PCR Amplification | SPRI Clean-Up | Gel Electrophoresis | DNA Barcoding | Sanger-Sequence Preparation | Next-Generation DNA Sequencing | Cell Culturing Techniques | Specimen Management | Habitation Maintenance | Dissection | Pipette/Microscope Techniques | Laboratory Documentation
TECHNICAL SKILLS
R | SQL | Python | Pandas | Tableau | JavaScript | Excel/VBA | Machine Learning | Microsoft Suite | Google G Suite | Microsoft Word | PowerPoint
EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Data Science Certificate (2019)
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Fundamentals of R Programming (2018)
Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science; Biology (2017)
GPA: 3.54, Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant July 2018 � Aug. 2018
Field Projects International - Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Assisted with experiments concerning the analysis of eukaryotic DNA extracted from the fecal samples of both captive and wild primates native to the Amazon region nearest to Puerto Maldonado.
� Successfully performed DNA isolation and extraction from samples
� Routine PCR and gel electrophoresis
� Effectively documented results and recorded procedure modifications
� Proficiently prepared and implemented DNA barcoding
� Nanopore sequencing and analysis of sequences
Research Assistant Aug. 2017 � Jan. 2018
Fowler-Finn Lab � Saint Louis, MO
Assisted with several projects conducted on treehoppers and harvestmen under the guidance of both graduate students and the head Professor. Demanded hands-on learning and at times improvisation of the techniques used.
� Efficiently carried out numerous harvestmen/treehopper experiments: temperature/mate calling, sensory stimulation, mating trials, and dissection of genitalia and parasites
� Professionally filmed many experiments, recorded data, and catalogued into repository
� Successfully devised and documented mating experiments
� Maintained habitats of numerous specimens
� Assisted with fieldwork, specimen collection, and greenhouse/laboratory maintenance