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driven professional seeking a challenging position in senior-level laboratory research, where expertise in laboratory management, technician/research assistant supervision and performing complex experiments will prove instrumental to company success.

career profile

 

  offer over 11 years of solid and progressive laboratory research experience, including expertise within laboratory procedure, research administration and personnel supervision.

  in depth expertise workflow coordination, teaching routine clerical and technical processes required for the smooth operation of the laboratory.

  strong hands on experience as senior-level researcher, designing and administering complex laboratory experiments; experienced in cell harvesting and culturing.

  demonstrate strong abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines, and working in a fast-paced research environment.

  recognized as organized, meticulous, detailed researcher, a valuable contribution to any research team.

  adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.

  apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any research environment.

  skillful at performing independently or within a team to exceed all operational goals and objectives.

  proven ability to maintain safe, organized, and contaminant-free environment.

professional experience

 

university of texas health science center                                                                                        2004-present

senior research associate/lab manager

  actively serving as lab manager, supervise a broad range of laboratory operations, from monitoring chemical, supply and equipment inventories to equipment maintenance and supply purchasing.

  effectively hired, trained and directed staff of laboratory technicians and research assistants, and actively collaborated in operation functions such as procedural training, evaluating performance and providing guidance/mentoring

  managed all research administration functions, including monitoring budgets, overseeing laboratory compliance and grant writing; contributed to the awarding of the coveted nih merit grant.

  successfully perform experiments on the pathologies of aging, incorporating expert knowledge in immunocytochemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, microscopy, and animal handling.

  utilize technical expertise in excel, power point, access, word in the processing of data and development of research presentations.

 

agensys, inc.                                                                                                                                           1998-2004

research associate i, ii, iii

  accurately administered laboratory experiments investigating the pathology of a variety of cancers.

  functioned as key member of highly productive "gene discovery" and "gene validation" teams, resulting in the patenting of several genes for therapeutic development.

  effectively trained, mentored and supervised all laboratory assistants on behalf of company.

  utilized technical expertise in access, excel, word and powerpoint for data management and research presentations.

  consistent record of promotions and responsibility; promoted 3 times, salary increase 72% over 6 years.

education

 

master of science in biology university of california irvine, ca                                                            1995-1998

 

bachelor of science in biological sciences depaul university chicago, il                                             1990-1993

dean of science scholarship: dean's list

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a senior-level laboratory research capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience performing complex laboratory experiments and supervising all laboratory procedures, including technician supervision, grant writing and inventory management. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer experience incorporating expert knowledge in immunocytochemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, microscopy, and animal handling into laboratory experiments.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

elena levin