Brandon's Resume
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Brandon's Resume

EDUCATION
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Master of Arts in Biomolecular Sciences- December 2018
Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Sciences – May 2017
Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT
Associates Degree in General Studies – May 2015
CORE SKILLS
• Utilized Centrifuge for several test
• Performed several Polymerase Chain Reactions
• Performed Western Blots
• Performed Gel Electrophoresis
• Performed PAGE gel electrophoresis
• Performed Cell Culture maintenance F9 Teratocarcinoma cell line.
• Performed Bradford Assays
• Proficient in pipetting technique
• Hazardous chemical disposal
• Oral presentations and written communication
• Lab Maintenance tasks

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT – May 2017 – May 2018
Undergraduate and Graduate Researcher
Effects of vinculin and various other proteins on cellular migration of F9 teratocarcinoma cells
• Maintained F9 teratocarcinoma cell culture and made sure that the cells were viable.
• Differentiation of F9 cells into embryoid bodies via exposure to retinoic acid.
• Western Blot assays were performed to see if certain we proteins were expressed.
• Ran PAGE Gel Electrophoresis experiments to separate proteins by molecular weight and size.
• Differentation of F9 cells into monolayer parietal endoderm.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medtronic, North Haven, CT – November 2019 – August 2020
Associate Microbiologist
• Successfully performed Biological Indicator Tests on unknown samples.
• Successfully enhanced my extraction abilities on a wider variety of products.
• Successfully used 96 well microtiter plates to perform BET plating assays.
• Tested various water samples for Total Organic Carbon in PPM and PPB.
• Successfully disposed of scrap product while maintained traceability of the product via LIMS database.
• Worked as an Associate Microbiologist during the A2LA Accreditation Audit and followed protocols.
• Worked in an A2LA accredited laboratory.
• Successfully innovated and developed a better method for scrapping product.
• Ran industrial labware washers to clean labware.
• Successfully prepared and made media for culturing of microbes such as bacteria and fungus.
Medtronic, North Haven, CT – April 2019 – November 2019
Testing Technician II
• Successfully disposed of scrap product while maintained traceability of the product via LIMS database.
• Pipetted RODAC and TA Air Plates with media for various testing procedures within the laboratory.
• Wrapped/prepared Flash 20 and Endotoxin labware in a timely manner for Autoclave and Depyrogenation Oven cycles/runs.
• Ran industrial labware washers in to clean labware.
• Performed proper disposal of sharp containers and broken glass boxes.
• Performed Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) Extractions on various medical devices such ClosureFast Catheters, Angel Wings, Tri-staples, etc.
• Cleaned and tested incubators and refrigerators for microbial growth.
• Performed lab maintenance tasks such as leak testing of bottle caps, and tightening caps.
• Read and shipped petri dishes to Accugenix in Newark, Delaware.
IsoPlexis, Branford, CT – January 2019 – February 2019
Biological Consumable Technician / Lab Assistant
• Performed successful quality control methods on consumable products known as the “Isocode Chip.”
• Assembled and coated Isocode Chip with Polydimethyl Siloxane.
• Cleaned aspirators, incubators, and water baths.
• Stocked shelves with items such as beakers, Eppendorf tubes, gloves, etc.
• Operated epilog laser cutter printer.
• Performed plasma treatment procedure on isocode chip to make it hydrophilic.
• Made solutions for procedure such as coating chips.
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT – August 2018 – December 2018
Lab preparation Assistant
• Prepared lab equipment for Molecular Biology lab classes.
• Rinsed lab equipment clean of various chemicals.
• Followed safety protocols accordingly for handling the lab equipment.
Home Depot – June 2017 – August 2018
Sales Associate
• Helped customers with purchasing items.
• Manual labor tasks such as lifting heavy items.
• Operation of forklift.

Staples – June 2015 – November 2015
Office Supplies Associate
• Ran the cash register to ring out purchases for customers
• Assisted customers in finding their items.
• Stocking shelves with product.

Kmart
Cashier
• Ran the cash register to ring out customer’s purchases.
• Stocked shelves with products.
• Price checked items when customers were not sure of the price.