Samuel Ybarra
1 College Terrace
San Francisco, Ca 94112
(415) 507-9241
smybarra@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position as a research assistant.
Skills Overview
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Four years as a veterinary assistant at a fast-paced veterinary hospital, working 25-35 hours per week.
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Experience with animal handling and care techniques, including animal restraint, murine
handling, venipuncture, retro-orbital bleeding, and aseptic technique.
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More than one year as a laboratory assistant studying murine reproduction including administration of
compounds and maintaining general lab duties.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office, Scion Imaging Software, Finch TV, and Dream weaver.
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Trained 20-30 new employees per year on veterinary hospital procedure and policy
Education
San Francisco State University San Francisco, Ca
B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology
Minor: Chemistry
G.P.A. 3.1
Expected
May 2007
Relevant Course Work
Cell and Molecular Techniques
PhysicsI&II (with Laboratory)
Developmental Biology
Biochemistry I&II
Cell Biology
Endocrinology
Organic Chemistry I&II (with Laboratory)
Calculus
Animal Physiology Molecular Genetics
Work Experience
Jan 2006-Present
Laboratory Assistant, San Francisco State University (Dr. Chris Moffatt Lab), San Francisco
 Performed retro-orbital bleeds on murine subjects in order to identify sex hormone concentrations in subordinate and
dominant subjects.
 Handled 80 murine subjects and examined their social hierarchy by epididymectomy and relating sperm motilities to
subordinate and dominant subjects.
 Identified c-fos stained cells of murine olfactory lobes using scion imaging software.
Oct 2003-Present
Veterinary Assistant, Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital, Pacifica, CA
 Assisted veterinarians with animal restraint, venipuncture, urinalysis via cystocentesis, and basic in-house laboratory
analysis (fecal smear/float)
 Trained new employees about veterinary hospital policy and delegated administrative tasks
 Managed multiple client accounts using database and balanced daily veterinary financial transactions
Volunteer Work
 Volunteered at the Mercer Veterinary Clinic for the Homeless (Sacramento, CA) and educated homeless pet owners
about the benefits of sterilization of animals.
 Researched various philanthropists in the Bay Area for St. Luke’s Hospital (San Francisco) for possible donations
towards facilities for the hospital.