12/23/08
Judy Ann Melendez
Puerto Rico
Email: r1299@bio-link.org
Date Available:
ASAP
Location Desired:
San Diego, CA
Objective:
Obtain an opportunity to work in a research experiences in the Cell Molecular area. Where my knowledge, abilities and experiences in both scientist and basic clinical level area could be a contribution with the mission and vision of the company.
Education
August 2006 - Present Turabo University (UT) Gurabo, P.R.
Graduate Student, Master Degree - Forensic Science Major, Department of Humanities and Social Science, GPA: 3.70
July 2002 - May 2006 Universidad Metropolitana (UMET)San Juan, P.R.
Bachelor Degree - Cell Molecular Biology Major, Department of Science and Technology. Student of the National Science Foundation/Model Institute for Excellence (NSF/MIE) Project, GPA:3.20
Biotechnology Skills
Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell biology,Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Protein Engineering.
Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, Spectrophotometer, ELISA, PCR, Immunofluorescence, Gene cloning, Transformation, Enzyme purification, Media preparation, Chromatographic techniques
Work Experience
• Molecular Skills: Lab experience with gel filtration chromatography, agarose and acrylamide gels, SDS-PAGE and Western Blot, Protein Overexpression, Restriction digests, Tissue culture: Stable cell line, Transfections and Infections cells, Chemical genetics, DNA sequencing and microsatellite, DNA plasmid preparation/cloning/ and basic experience on Immunofluorescence and Microscopy Analysis.
Work Experience: 2007 - Present
Ponce School of Medicine Ponce, P.R.
Molecular Biology Core Lab Technician
Provide access to equipment and facilities.
Facilitate applications of molecular biology tools for researchers who do not have extensive experience in this area.
Provide technical support and consultation in:
- DNA sequencing, molecular cloning, DNA/RNA hybridization, DNA and Sequence Analysis, Genotyping and Genetic Linkage.
Provide training through consultation, workshops and seminars to researchers who need to incorporate molecular biology techniques into their research.
Facilitate the development of new projects and collaborations in current technologies and in technologies that are being developed.
Support and promote recruitment of competent research faculty and facilitate their rapid productivity.
|