Resumes
Chronological Resume Example: Natural Sciences & Mathematics - Biology
Chronological resumes are the most common format. They are especially good for a person
with relevant work experience.
Cecilia Student
2400 Success Road • Sacramento, CA 90000
(123)
456-
7891 • ceciliastudent@email.com • www.linkedin.com/ceciliastudent
SUMMARY
Microbiology student with two years stem cell research experience in a
private laboratory setting. Actively involved in campus and professional organizations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology
California State University, Sacramento, Expected: December 2018
Associate of Science, Natural Science
Sierra College, Rocklin, December 2016
Related Coursework: Diversity of Microorganisms, Pathogenic Bacteriology, General Genetics, Molecular Cell
Biology, Organic Chemistry I & II, Quantitative Analysis, Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Achievements: William J. Donor Academic Honors Recipient, 2015
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Bioinformatics Programs (BLAST, RStudio)
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Laboratory Techniques:
● Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
● Polymerase chain reaction
● Fungal/Bacterial cell culture
● Antibiotic production assays
Equipment Proficiencies:
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Intern, Stem Cell Partners, Chapman Labs, California State University, Sacramento, CA Jan. 2016 – Present
● Analyze viability of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a hypoxic environment.
● Assist in isolation and characterization of MSCs from adipose tissue.
Lab Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Sacramento, CA Jan. 2016 – Present
● Assemble media for cell culture and prepare equipment for scheduled experiments.
● Safely dispose of biohazardous material.
Volunteer, Valley Laboratory, Department of Plant Biology, Finhorn University, CA July 2014 – Present
● Assist in determining phenotypic variations of tomato species containing specific introgression lines.
● Attend workshops on microscopy, phylogeny and bioinformatics.
Volunteer, Cardiac Cath Lab, Mercy General, Sacramento, CA, Apr. 2013 – May 2014
● Act as key support for multiple registered nurses with duties including patient transport, stocking, intravenous
therapy monitor replacement, and performing electrocardiogram tests.
ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
President, Multicultural Organization of Science Students, California State University, Sacramento, CA 2017
Dollars for Clubs Grant Procurement Officer, Chemistry Club, California State University, Sacramento, CA 2017
Member, Science Educational Equity Program, California State University, Sacramento, CA 2017
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Academic Research Presentation Natural Sciences and Mathematics Symposium, 2016
Northern California American Society for Microbiology Meeting, 2014, 2015
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