Jennifer Smith
2222 Wingate Way, Allston, MA 55555 ! 784-555-5555 ! jesmith@brandeis.edu
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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Experienced student researcher with excellent technical skills seeking a research internship in the biotechnology
industry
Excellent technical verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to synthesize data, review literature, and conduct experiments independently
EDUCATION
M aster of Science in Biotechnology, expected 20xx
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and M olecular Genetics, 2008
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Related Coursework: Molecular Genetics Lab, Biochemistry II, Technical Writing
SKILLS
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PCR reactions; DNA repair, cloning and sequencing; transposition/transduction; gene fusion
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Mathmatica
Languages: Intermediate knowledge of German and French
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Molecular Genetics Lab, University of Maryland
Student Researcher, Fall 20xx
• Performed phenotypic screen for developmental and response mutants in C.Elegans and A . thaliana
• Carried out PCR-based cloning of the human genome
• Identified plant transformation with reporter gene constructs
• Performed genotypic mapping of a phenotypic mutant using molecular markers to determine chromosomal location
of a mutation
Boice-Willis Clinic, Rocky Mount, NC
Cardiology Intern, Summer 20xx
• Established base knowledge in cardiology and learned about various diseases and cardiac testing
• Assisted the physician in establishing a database on patients undergoing heart surgeries
• Complied and wrote educational materials for the patients
• Led a group of five students interviewing doctors from local hospitals
Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Laboratory Intern, Spring 20xx
• Worked with graduate students involving the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster
• Studied the rules of genetic inheritance by establishing a database of the drosophila genome
• Involved in a seminar with other students on the topic of developmental biology
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Target, Silver Spring, MD
Central Aisle Cashier, Summer 2006 – December 20xx
• Extensive cash and register handling, provided customer satisfaction, maintained the aisles, promoted Target Charge
Card to customers
• Maintained excellent customer service and public relations
updated 10.31.13