Proven Biological Laboratory Assistant | Helping Companies Translate Their Business Goals to Reality
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Proven Biological Laboratory Assistant | Helping Companies Translate Their Business Goals to Reality

Elisabeth R. Carey

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Skaneateles, NY
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RESUME TITLE
Energetic and self-motivated recent graduate with a degree in Zoology and several years� experience in experimental laboratory procedures. Motivated young professional with aptitude for research, analysis, and creative problem-solving. Eager and able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently. Communicative and personable with capacity to lead complex research utilizing innovative methods and programs in independent settings and collaborative team environments. Organized and resourceful, proficient in recording and completing projects in a timely manner.


TECHNICAL
PROFICIENCIES

Equipment - UNIX, Solaris, Microtome, Microscopes (Compound and Dissecting), Autoclave, Micropipette, Centrifuge, Radio Tag Collars, Transponders (Surgically Implanted GPS Trackers), Wet Chemistry Lab Equipment
Software - SASLab Pro, BioEdit, Google Spreadsheets, Google Slides, Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Access, Adobe), Mac OS, PyMol, ProMol
Techniques/Tests - ELISA, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, Cell Culturing, pH Balancing, Distillation, Acid-base Neutralization, Ion-exchange and Affinity Chromatography, Crystallization, Assay Development, Animal Handling/Husbandry


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Zoology, May 2019
State University of New York at Oswego � Oswego, NY

Recipient of the Presidential and Dean�s scholarship awards; graduated with honors

Relevant Coursework: Biochemistry, Organic and General Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, Calculus, Vertebrate and Invertebrate Zoology, Ornithology, and Animal Ecology. Mentored independent research in Behavioral Biology and Microbiology.

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Biological Research Assistant / Federal Work-Study Program, State University of New York College at Oswego, Oswego, NY (8/2015 to 5/2019)

Generated high-quality data and improved project outcomes; increased productivity of professors' research projects, enabling the completion of projects in half the time normally required; and delivered more accurate data than typically produced as a result of following detailed quality assurance procedures.

Project Experience:
Executed laboratory and field work in multiple concentrations. Key projects:
� Genetics and Breeding Biology Research using Caenorhabditis elegans.
� Bacterial Growth Study using microbiology techniques on Pseudomonas fluorescens.
� Behavioral Studies with Southern flying squirrels and Spix�s disc-winged bats.

Bakery Cashier and Server, Patisserie, Skaneateles, NY (4/2017 to 1/2018)

Enthusiastic server focused on providing an improved customer experience through organization and display of store merchandise and overall buying service.

� Achieved increased sales of baked goods through improved organization and display, as well as ensuring above-average customer service experience from greeting to purchase.

VOLUNTEER
� Crohn�s and Colitis Walk
� Buddy Walk
� Church Antique Show
� SUNY Oswego Garden Club
� Beverly Animal Shelter
� Food Pantry