05-03-2013, 03:46 PM
David Rivera
Objective
To obtain a position as a Research Assistant.
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B. S. Biology, December 2010
Overall GPA 3.79, Major GPA. 3.93
Honors
Dean's List (3 semesters)
Phi Beta Kappa
Relevant Classes
Lab Experiments in Genetics, Introduction to Statistics, Molecular Biology,
Genetics Elementary Pathogenic Microbiology
Related Experience
Hanson Research Lab, Chapel Hill, NC, May 2008- August 2009
Lab Technician
• Assisted in experimental design setup of sequencing the tau gene in individuals
with Alzheimer's disease or Front Temporal Dementia
• Evaluated sequencing program and clarified ambiguous base calls
• Managed data of individual’s genotypes
• Observed and assisted a graduate student in preparing specimens for microarray
• Learned proper lab techniques and gained experience in pipetting
Other Experience
Circulation Department, Davis Library, Chapel Hill, NC, May 2006-April 2007
• Facilitated a better experience for patrons by enabling effective access to library resources
• Discharged books to patrons, sorted and shelved returned books
Activities
Phi Beta Kappa, UNC-CH, November 2008-Current
UNC Health Care Systems- Student Volunteer August 2008-December 2009
YMCA Helping Paws, UNC-CH, September 2007-2009
Skills
PC operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access
Objective
To obtain a position as a Research Assistant.
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B. S. Biology, December 2010
Overall GPA 3.79, Major GPA. 3.93
Honors
Dean's List (3 semesters)
Phi Beta Kappa
Relevant Classes
Lab Experiments in Genetics, Introduction to Statistics, Molecular Biology,
Genetics Elementary Pathogenic Microbiology
Related Experience
Hanson Research Lab, Chapel Hill, NC, May 2008- August 2009
Lab Technician
• Assisted in experimental design setup of sequencing the tau gene in individuals
with Alzheimer's disease or Front Temporal Dementia
• Evaluated sequencing program and clarified ambiguous base calls
• Managed data of individual’s genotypes
• Observed and assisted a graduate student in preparing specimens for microarray
• Learned proper lab techniques and gained experience in pipetting
Other Experience
Circulation Department, Davis Library, Chapel Hill, NC, May 2006-April 2007
• Facilitated a better experience for patrons by enabling effective access to library resources
• Discharged books to patrons, sorted and shelved returned books
Activities
Phi Beta Kappa, UNC-CH, November 2008-Current
UNC Health Care Systems- Student Volunteer August 2008-December 2009
YMCA Helping Paws, UNC-CH, September 2007-2009
Skills
PC operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access