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JOHN M. SMITH
Address: 123 Main Street - Washington DC, 12312 - (123) 123-1231
John.Smith@home.net
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology - May 2006
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Emphasis: Microbiology Minor: Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.3/4.0 Major GPA: 3.45/4.0
LAB EXPERIENCE
Lab Assistant - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - 2004 to 2005
  • Assisted a Ph.D. of Agricultural Microbiology with collecting data on nitrogen fixation in corn and soybean plots.
  • Charted plot data for further analysis and to be incorporated into a scholarly research paper for conference presentations.
SKILLS
Cell Biology:
  • Performed experiments consisting of pH gradients, cell function depending on the pH of different fluids and the procedure of electrophoresis.
Genetics:
  • Created genetic experiments using Drosophila melanogaster and their ability to mate with other flies producing mutations described by Gregor Mendel and other famous geneticists.
Microbial Ecology:
  • Conducted ecological testing of different microorganisms from aquatic and soil environments.  Enrichment and isolation as well as detection and quantifications of microorganisms from the environment.  Amplification of 16sRNA from community DNA using PCR and universal 16sRNA primers.  Ribosomal database was used for further identifications.
Immunology:
  • Performed tests on immunoserums and antibodies produced from rabbits.  The different tests used to observe antigens and antibodies; immunoassay, Western Blot, and Eliza.
Organic Chemistry:
  • Performed a study of nomenclature, preparations, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of functional groups of aliphatic and aromatic compounds.
Biochemistry:
  • Gained experience in the chemistry of major cellular constituents and their metabolism using a spectrophotometer to obtain the spectrums of different solutions.
ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS
  • Beta Beta Beta - Biology Honor Society
  • Phi Kappa Phi - Honor Society
  • University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Dean’s List: 6 semesters
  • The National Dean’s List
  • The Joseph J. Joseph Scholarship Award - 2004, 2005
  • University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Chemistry Club
  • Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resident Assistant - Webster Hall - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - 2002 to present Bartender - The Icehouse Corporation - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - 2000 to 2002 Sales Associate - The Gap - Chicago, Illinois - 2001 to 2004 (seasonal - full and part time)

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