Public Health Laboratory Technician Resume

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To expand my knowledge and laboratory experience in the fields of Biochemistry and Forensic Science, and become an essential asset and an exemplary leader within a professional organization.

SUMMARY OF LABORATORY SKILLS

Aseptic technique
PFGE/gel electrophoresis
Plating/Pipetting
PCR apparatus use
DNA/RNA extraction
GTP/GMP/GLP/GDP
BSC use
Pyrosequencing apparatus use

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential
January 2012-May 2012

Intern: Molecular Epidemiology Section

Proficiently performed pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) protocols for sub-typing bacterial isolates associated with hospital-acquired infections, such as MRSA
Successfully performed conventional RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, and gel extraction protocols to generate Norovirus gene targets for epidemiological investigations of gastroenteritis outbreaks
Trained in performing standardized pyrosequencing procedures to identify genetic mutations in Influenza A viruses associated with anti-viral drug resistance using Qiagen pyrosequencing equipment
Performed real-time PCR screening assays to detect Noroviruses and Influenza viruses in given specimens

Confidential July 2009-Present

Public Health Laboratory Technician III

Separate and properly order tests for blood/serum, viral, bacterial, and fungal specimens received in bulk from Maryland hospitals, clinics, and laboratories while wearing proper PPE
Process and label Swine Flu (H1N1) Virus specimens using a Biological Safety Cabinet and wearing proper PPE
Enter patient information into Maryland State health system database (Starlims) for medical record keeping
Train and assist new Public Health Laboratory Technician staff

Confidential. December 2001-December 2009

MOS: Preventive Medicine Specialist

Conducted epidemiological investigations on military bases
Performed chemical analyses on collected water, soil, air, and food samples
Recorded and reported all health-related data to superiors during briefings

Confidential July 2007-March 2009
Tissue Manufacturing Technician II

Extracted adult stem cells from donors using surgical equipment and aseptic techniques in a sterile environment
Used complex mathematical calculations to prepare antibiotic solutions for adult stem cell treatment in a sterile environment
Aseptically prepared pharmaceutical stem cell products using biological safety cabinets
Followed SOP, GMP, GLP, and GTP according to FDA regulations
Recorded and verified all stem cell product procedures in appropriate batch records according to SOP

Confidential April 2007-November 2007

Intern: Haloarchea Department

Prepared numerous complex media for halophilic bacteria using molar calculations
Used a spectrophotometer to calculate optical density and created growth curve charts
Separated bacterial DNA plasmids and genes using centrifuges, PCR apparatus, forward and reverse primers, and gel electrophoresis

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science Degree: Forensics
Minor: Microbiology
Associates of Applied Science Degree: Biotechnology

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