Sample Cover Letter - Science
Bruce Downes
19 Oleander Grove
Collingwood, 3066
brucedownes@yahoo.com.au
0412 899 542
22 August 2015
Mr Gordon Templeton
Senior Aquatic Ecologist
Strive Consulting Services
22 Hilltop Grove
Coburg, Vic. 3058
Dear Mr Templeton,
Re: Graduate Trainee Toxicologist (position number 2093)
Please accept my application for the position of Graduate Trainee Toxicologist, in response to the job
advertisement listed on Monash University Careers and Employment website in July. I have attached a copy
of my resume and academic transcript as directed.
In my final year of a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and Zoology) I am ready to embark on my professional
career and consulting appeals to me because I can apply technical skills while also interacting with a wide
variety of people. I would like to work for Strive Consulting Services because it is involved in many different
toxicology projects relating to the impacts of radiation on human and animal health. Furthermore, the
extensive professional development opportunities offered to graduates is highly attractive, and the
commitment to community education is also something to which I can strongly relate.
My course has helped me to gain relevant technical skills in effectively using a diverse range of methods to
investigate the chemical nature of substances. Course field trips and my work experience as a Laboratory
Worker at Science Services Group have also added to my abilities to collect and record data for processing
and analysis. Furthermore, I have been enabled to develop my ability to perform diagnostic and scientific
testing including cell cultures and DNA techniques. My scientific report writing skills include the ability to be
methodical, accurate and comply with standards, and have continued to develop throughout my studies and
work experience.
As a part time retail assistant at Bunnings, I deal with a wide range of people and handle challenging
customer enquiries efficiently. This has raised my understanding of the importance of listening to customers
in order to build good client relationships. Throughout my employment and also during my studies, I have
worked in a team which has further enhanced my communication skills and assisted me to work well with
others towards a common goal.
Thank you for reviewing my application. I believe that I have demonstrated the qualities and skills that you
seek and would welcome the opportunity to discuss my suitability further at an interview. The best phone
number to reach me on is 0412 899 542.
Yours faithfully,
Bruce Downes
monash.edu/careers
Graduate Trainee Toxicologist
Strive Consulting Services
Strive Consulting has a long established reputation for investigating the impacts of
radiation on human and animal health.
We are seeking a Graduate Toxicologist trainee to join our small team. Ideally you will
have completed a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in both Chemistry and
Zoology.
As a Bachelor of Science graduate we expect that you will have the ability to perform
diagnostic testing and to utilise a range of methodologies to investigate the chemical
nature of substances. Ideally you will also have experience in collecting and recording
data and knowledge of how to process and analyse results.
Strive Consulting Services pride ourselves on being client focussed and to develop long
term relationships with our client base. Therefore you must have strong oral and written
communication skills and the ability to relate to a diverse clientele.
If you are looking for a graduate consulting position and have a commitment to
community education then this position is for you. We offer graduate trainees
comprehensive training as well as many opportunities for professional development.
Applications are due 30 August 2015 and should be marked attention to:
Mr Gordon Templeton
Senior Aquatic Ecologist
Strive Consulting Services
22 Hilltop Grove
Coburg VIC 3058
monash.edu/careers
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