Research Technician Resume

Kelly Walker

6081 Jasmine Ave N

Chantilly, VA 20153

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Objective To secure a Research Technician position with a successful, well-established organization that will enable me to grow professionally while contributing to the company’s goals and objectives.

Summary of Skills:

• Huge experience in using laboratory tools
• Ability to perform tissue cryo-sectioning, staining and immune-histo-chemistry
• In-depth knowledge of DNA sub-cloning, mini-prep analysis and PCR
• Working knowledge in molecular biology laboratory and neuroscience laboratory
• Ability to calculate chemical standard dilution and statistical data analysis
• Ability to prepare records in a clear and concise manner

Work Experience:

Research Technician

Massachusetts General Hospital, Chantilly, VA

August 2005 to till date

• Prepared solutions, reagents and bacterial plates.
• Performed alteration of E. coli with plasmid DNA.
• Cloned DNA fragments into plasmids and prepared plasmid mini-preps.
• Analyzed electrophoresis and PCR of DNA samples.

Research Technician

Amyris Biotechnologies, Chantilly, VA

May 2000 to July 2005

• Performed analytical laboratory testing and organic syntheses.
• Ordered laboratory supplies as required.
• Coordinated with scientists and developed test techniques.
• Suggested improvements as suitable.
• Analyzed test reports, observations and findings.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry

Ashland Community College, Ashland, KY