Work:
Spectra Laboratories
Customer Service Representative
American Medical Response - Modesto, CA
Refunds Representative
MCI WorldCom - Riverbank, CA
Telecommunications Specialist
Education:
BioHealth College - San Jose, CA
Certificate in Biotechnology Technician
Modesto Junior College - Modesto, CA
General Education
Grace M. Davis High School - Modesto, CA
Diploma
Skills:
Laboratory Skills : Optical microscopes to study cell tissues and structures Use of micropipettes, serological pipettes and pH meters in the preparation of buffers and solutions of various concentrations and pH levels Calibrate and operate spectrophotometer for conducting absorption analysis Perform cell culturing and gram-staining, analyzing bacteria structures Isolate colonies of microorganisms through serial dilution and plate streaking Prepare homogenization media for cell lysis, DNA extraction and isolation Amplify DNA by PCR and prepare agarose gel for DNA analysis by gel electrophoresis Application of restriction enzymes for DNA fingerprinting by gel electrophoresis EtBr, FAST Blast and Coomassie blue staining methods Conduct ELISA procedures to detect the presence of antigens PCR and gel electrophoresis methods Experienced in isolating and analyzing proteins via SDS-PAGE Experiments performed with aseptic techniques as well as adherence to GMP and SOP guidelines Adept with general laboratory tests, measurement methods and equipment in the Physical Sciences and Wet Sciences