ANDREW JACOB RAINES
5302 75th St., Apt. 403, Lubbock, TX, 79424
andrew.j.raines@ttuhsc.edu, 281-757-6866
Objective
To obtain a position in the field of molecular diagnostics with a strong focus on the design and
development of high-performance computational software and databases that seek to improve data
handling, optimization, and statistical analysis of large in-house repositories.
Areas of Effectiveness
Molecular Biology:
Proficient in PCR and amplicon optimization, DNA extraction/isolation through various
methodologies, restriction digestions, and Gel Electrophoresis for product analysis.
Effective reasoning skills for complex data interpretation and trouble shooting.
Computer Skills:
Extensive knowledge with the following computer languages: Visual Basic, PERL, Linux
GNU, Visual C++, Visual J++, JavaScript, Borland C++, HTML, DHTML, SQL, ActiveX,
ASP.NET, XML, PHP, MySQL, C# and .NET languages, and Macromedia Flash.
Webmaster, web developer, administrator, and intermediate graphic designer.
Capable of installing and monitoring networks for server client environments.
Experience
Student Instructor, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Aug. 2009-Dec. 2009
Graduate Instructional Assistant, Texas State University, TX, Jan. 2007-Dec. 2007
Computer Technician, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Aug. 2006-Dec. 2006
Web Developer, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Texas Tech, June 2005-Feb. 2006
Research Assistant, Physical Chemistry Research, Texas Tech, Jan. 2005-May 2005
Chemistry Intern, Celanese Chemicals, Pampa, TX, June 2004-Aug. 2004
Research Assistant, Chemistry Research, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX, Aug. 2002-May 2004
Computer Programmer, Monolith Marketing, League City, TX, June 1999–Mar. 2000
Education
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2011
M. S. Molecular Pathology
Texas Tech University, 2010
B. S. Microbiology, with a minor in Psychology, Honors Studies, Cum Laude, 3.5 GPA
Texas Tech University, 2006
B.S. Chemistry, with a minor in Mathematics, Honors Studies, Cum Laude, 3.6 GPA
Activities and Awards
Vice President, American Chemical Society, Texas Tech 2004-2006
Phi Sigma Theta Honor Fraternity 2003-2006
Golden Key International Honor Society 2003-2006
H. Y. Price Scholarship 2003-2004
Jeanette and Joe Dennis Endowed Scholarship 2003-2006
NSF, REU Supplement-Physical Organic Chemistry of Sm(II) Reagents 2003
National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2002-2006
President’s List, Texas Tech, 2002-2004
National Dean’s List, 2001-2005
Professional Publications
Zhang, Yang, Raines, Andrew, Flowers II, Robert A. “Solvent-Dependent Chemoselectivities in
Additions of β-Carbonyl Imines to Allyltrimethylsilane with CTAN.” The Journal of Organic
Chemistry. 2004. 69(19): 6267-6272
Zhang, Yang, Raines, Andrew, and Flowers II, Robert A. “Solvent-Dependent Chemoselectivities
in Ce(IV)-Mediated Oxidative Coupling Reactions.” Organic Letters 5.13 (2003): 2363-2365