Recent Biology graduate eager to contribute strong academic foundation, as well as hands on laboratory experience, to a progressive opportunity in upper level education or the healthcare industry.

• Regarded for ability to maintain quality assurance throughout daily laboratory operations.
• Skilled in conducting research vital to completing projects, obtaining accurate results and implementing cutting edge processes.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills, critical to effectively interfacing with co-workers, upper level management and clients.

Eurofins Nutrition Analysis Center- Des Moines, Iowa 2015-Present

Laboratory Technician

• Fulfill key Laboratory Technician role within High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Department, with associated responsibilities including analysis of nutritional value of sample foodand processing research results.
• Utilize various analysis strategies to complete daily operations.
• Ensure maximized efficiency and quality control throughout each analysis by following strict SOPs.

Des Moines University- Des Moines, Iowa 2013-2015

Student Research Assistant

• Gained valuable exposure to best laboratory practices, focused primarily on researching effects of rapid-acting antidepressants via a mouse model.
• Conducted extensive research, vital to completing individual research proposal and making significant contributions to the research proposals of other graduate students.
• Utilized biochemical and behavioral assays to acquire necessary research results.
• Designed innovative strategies to maximize efficiency throughout daily processes.
• Presented research findings at two symposiums.

Dublin Pub- Des Moines, Iowa 2012-2014

Bartender

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational skills throughout daily customer interactions, key to driving sales growth and promoting client retention.
• Developed effective social media marketing strategies.

Sigma Chi Fraternity- Des Moines, Iowa 2013-2014

Vice-President

• Obtained invaluable leadership experience throughout oversight of chapter affairs, training program creation and task delegation.

Sigma Chi Fraternity- Des Moines, Iowa 2012-2013

Recruitment Chair

• Utilized strong organizational skills to deploy highly successful recruitment strategies.

Mercy Hospital Oncology Department- Des Moines, Iowa 2012-2013

Volunteer

• Contributed extensively to daily healthcare operations, including paperwork processing, room preparation and ensuring patient needs were met.

Bachelor of Science in Biology, 3.79/4.00 Cumulative GPA, Drake University - Des Moines, IA; 2015