Research Associate Resume Washington, D.C - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Skilled scientist with laboratory and administrative background experienced in scientific research methods, radiation safety, records management, retention and destruction.
Strong knowledge of computer systems, software and document imaging. Recognized by senior management of my last employer for saving several million dollars by identifying problems in file management and instituting new policies to prevent a recurrence.
Consistently recognized for my attention to detail, ability to complete multiple tasks on time and in good order and ability to learn and use computers and software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Washington, D.C

Research Associate

Responsibilities:

Leveraged professional scientific contacts to advance success of a project designed to convince researchers to prohibit the importation and use of "wild" chimpanzees for research serving as the Laboratory Animals Program representative
Developed educational materials, petitions and other documents and prepared reports and public education materials as well as articles for Confidential publications

Confidential, Frederick, MD

Immunologist/Microbiologist

Responsibilities:

Participated in scientific research into human tumor viruses which led to the discovery and understanding of the HTLV - III virus which causes AIDS
Served as a Radiation and Biosafety Administrator and supervised the use of radioactive materials by 35 investigators
Served as Property Custodian accurately tracking equipment used by 40+ lab staff and administrative office personnel
Assisted in the development of a request and distribution system for the laboratory's molecular and biological human tumor reagents facilitating the dispersal of the reagents, viruses and other materials
Refined techniques improving production of monocytes for use in assays for the detection of human macrophage activating factor greatly increasing the yield and quality of cells produced
Co-author on several research papers

Confidential, Rockville, MD

Microbiologist II

Responsibilities:

Performed reverse transcriptase assays, complement fixation titrations, cell focus assays, production and purification assays
Maintained and experimented with cell cultures

Confidential, Washington, D.C.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities:

Served as the Laboratory Instructor for a variety of courses
Prepared lesson plans; taught classes/laboratories; prepared, administered and graded examinations