Lab Skills
Icela Bernal
1618 Glenfield Dr., San Jose, CA 95125 ~ ------------ ~ ------------
Skills
Practical experience with safe lab procedures and handling of chemicals
Well versed in use of volumetric glassware
Practiced aseptic techniques
Experienced in using pipettes and micropipettes
Conducted serial dilutions in preparation for labs
Prepared wet mount slides and heat fixed slides, as well as Gram staining
Proficient with both dissection and compound light microscopes, including lenses for use with immersion oil
Performed titrations
Inoculated bacteria cultures on agar plates
Drafted detailed lab reports
Researched and developed papers/projects on a variety of biological subjects
Familiar with gel electrophoresis
Documented field work using Grinnell method
Identified species of plants and animals
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google apps
Public speaking and communicating in small and large group settings
Managed activities and education sessions for groups of between 5 and 80 people
Handled event logistics and communications for community and school events
Work History
Lab Technician, Fremont STEM (06/2019-Present)
Student Assistant, West Valley College Library (10/2018-05/2019)
Cashier/Customer Service, Burlington (11/2016-05/2018)
Cashier, Lee Cleaners (06/2016-09/2016)
Volunteering
Volunteer, Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (03/2019-Present)
Education
West Valley College (08/2016-Present)
Study: General Biology, pursuing an A.S. in Biological Sciences, projected for Fall 2019
Courses include General Chemistry, Animal Biology, Plant Biology, and Cell Biology
3.4 GPA
Branham High School (08/2012-06/2016)
Graduated w/Diploma, 3.0+ GPA
4 years as a cadet in the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, awarded Cadet of the Year award in 2016
Certifications
FLINN Certified Lab Technician in High School Labs (2019)
Icela Bernal
1618 Glenfield Dr., San Jose, CA 95125 ~ ------------ ~ ------------
Skills
Practical experience with safe lab procedures and handling of chemicals
Well versed in use of volumetric glassware
Practiced aseptic techniques
Experienced in using pipettes and micropipettes
Conducted serial dilutions in preparation for labs
Prepared wet mount slides and heat fixed slides, as well as Gram staining
Proficient with both dissection and compound light microscopes, including lenses for use with immersion oil
Performed titrations
Inoculated bacteria cultures on agar plates
Drafted detailed lab reports
Researched and developed papers/projects on a variety of biological subjects
Familiar with gel electrophoresis
Documented field work using Grinnell method
Identified species of plants and animals
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google apps
Public speaking and communicating in small and large group settings
Managed activities and education sessions for groups of between 5 and 80 people
Handled event logistics and communications for community and school events
Work History
Lab Technician, Fremont STEM (06/2019-Present)
Student Assistant, West Valley College Library (10/2018-05/2019)
Cashier/Customer Service, Burlington (11/2016-05/2018)
Cashier, Lee Cleaners (06/2016-09/2016)
Volunteering
Volunteer, Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (03/2019-Present)
Education
West Valley College (08/2016-Present)
Study: General Biology, pursuing an A.S. in Biological Sciences, projected for Fall 2019
Courses include General Chemistry, Animal Biology, Plant Biology, and Cell Biology
3.4 GPA
Branham High School (08/2012-06/2016)
Graduated w/Diploma, 3.0+ GPA
4 years as a cadet in the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, awarded Cadet of the Year award in 2016
Certifications
FLINN Certified Lab Technician in High School Labs (2019)