Jenny

9/15/2011
Austin, TX

Position Desired

Clinical Research Specialist
Austin, TX
Yes

Resume

Objective:
After completing medical school, I hope to obtain a position, either part or full time that is applicable to my medical training. I hope to maintain this position while awaiting residency appointment.

Education

Doctor of Medicine Expected Graduation: November 2011
Ross University School of Medicine
Dominica, West Indies

Master of Forensic Science January 2001
National University
San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Biology May 1999
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX

Employment

Microbiologist July 2006-December 2007
BioWatch, United States Department of Homeland Security

Activities included performing DNA and RT PCR analysis on environmental samples and biological tests to rapidly identify and characterize the presence of pathogenic microorganisms/agents considered high hazard biological threats. Work performed in a BSL-3 laboratory environment. In addition to performing tests/assays duties included providing support to field, laboratory, and law enforcement personnel during a bioterrorism event.

Microbiologist I/II-HIV/STD Laboratory
Texas Department of Health and Human Services September 2005-July 2006

Activities included working in the HIV/STD team performing syphilis testing with non-treponemal antibodies, HIV EIA, and Hepatitis C EIA testing. Testing procedures included the rapid plasma reagin (RPR) flocculation test, including quality control, documentation, and reporting on analysis results; testing for detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Western Blot HIV confirmation, and Hepatitis C using Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) techniques. Duties also included acting as a laboratory liaison for the HIV sero-surveillance team, assisting coordination of specimen selection for STARHS and VARHS studies.

Forensic Scientist/DNA Analyst July 2002-April 2005
Austin Police Department

Activities included screening of forensic evidence for the presence of biological material; extraction, quantitation and amplification of DNA; STR analysis of recovered DNA; conveying scientific results to law enforcement and the judicial system through written reports and provide expert witness courtroom testimony. Additional responsibilities included providing education and consultation to lay persons and law enforcement personnel and assistance in validation of new methodologies and implementation of the DNA laboratory.

Criminalist I/DNA Analyst December 2000-July 2002
Houston Police Department

Activities included crime scene investigation; extraction, quantitation and amplification of DNA; STR analys...

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