Teaching Assistant Resume Example University Of Suny Albany, State University Of New York

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Professional Overview

Eager to leverage experience in a pharmaceutical company in the Research and Development sector. Significant experience with laboratory techniques and experimental procedures with a record of success in this role through training acquired from Master of Science in Biotechnology and Genetics & Genomics. Self-motivated professional who works capably and efficiently under minimal supervision.

Core Qualifications

Gene cloning (polymerase chain reaction, restriction digestion, Transformation, ligation, colony screening, DNA isolation, Agarose gel electrophoresis, quantification,
Specialty plasmid design and construction, Protein expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems
Microbial culture techniques, staining techniques, Antibiotic Sensitivity Test
Biochemical analysis (Estimation of carbohydrate, protein, fat and nucleic acid)
Protein Analysis and Characterization (SDS-PAGE, ELISA, UV-vis Spectrophotometry)

GMP, GLP, and ISO Guidelines, BSL-2 and BSL-3 Trainings
Experienced in Design of Experiments (DOE) and Data analysis
Safe storage and disposal of chemicals and lab consumables
Synthesis, sample preparation and storage
Documentation Systems (Lab Notebooks, SOPs, Technical Reports, Expense Budgets, Work Orders & Purchases)
Mid-level expertise with software such as BLAST analysis, primer 3, Clone manager
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Accomplishments

Secured 5th position in B.Sc. Biotechnology at Sardar Patel University May-2005

Experience

Teaching Assistant
August 2013 to December 2013University of Suny Albany, State University of New York － Albany, NY, USA

Mentored undergraduate level Biology laboratory sections.
Prepared, proctored, and evaluated examinations, assignments, papers, and presentations.
Demonstrated experiments as well as the use of laboratory equipment.
Enforced laboratory rules and safety Worked with and handled, preserved and dissected specimens as well as live cultures
Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students Met with faculty and staff to discuss student and laboratory issues.

Teaching Assistant
August 2011 to December 2012University of Connecticut － Storrs, CT, USA

Taught Microbiology lab to undergraduate students.
Structured a positive and supportive environment that maximized student participation and success by making an appropriate adaptation to address individual learning styles.
Commended on effectiveness in teaching both small and large groups.
Focused well on individuals in order to make them gain hands on experience.
Spring and fall 2012: Taught Biology lab to undergraduates.
Established well-organized classroom routines, set appropriate academic expectations and provided positive experiences to build self-esteem.

Visiting Faculty in Biotechnology
August 2008 to December 2009Navjivan Science College － Dahod, Gujarat, India

Effectively tutored in Biotechnology subject areas including Cell & Molecular biology, Immunology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Genetic Engineering and Plant & Animal Biotechnology to a class of 50 undergraduate students at Department of Biotechnology.
Formulated intensive reading lessons, engaging all students-inviting them to listen, share, explore and reflect, resulting in improved test scores.

Research Assistant
December 2005 to May 2006Nirma University － Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Worked on a thesis Project entitled "Investigation on antimicrobial potential of various natural products" The main objective of the project was to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of seeds of four plants - Citrus lemon, Annona squamosa, Carica papaya and Manilkara zapota, followed by characterization of the active constituent(s) which were further tested against a range of different test microorganisms.

Education

MS : Genetics and Genomics, May 2013University of Connecticut － Storrs, CT, USAGPA: GPA: 3.73/4 University Graduate Scholarship and Assistantship

Genetics and Genomics GPA: 3.73/4 University Graduate Scholarship and Assistantship

University Graduate Scholarship and Assistantship

Relevant Coursework: Molecular Biology and Genetics of Prokaryotes, Problems in Genetics of Eukaryotes, Advanced Cell biology, Structure and Function of Biological Membranes, Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenicity, Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids.

Lab Module Taken: Molecular Amplification

Learned to write NSF style Grant Proposal

Master of Science : Biotechnology, 2008Nirma University － Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

GPA: 7.55/10

Thesis: “Investigation on antimicrobial potential of various natural products”

Advisor: Dr. Vijay Kothari

Relevant Coursework: Biostatistics, Computers and Analytical Techniques, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry of biomolecules and Biochemistry, Microbiology, Advanced Instrumental Techniques, Immuno-Technology, Genetic Engineering, Clinical Biochemistry, Forensic Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology Biochemical Engineering, Plant Biotechnology

MS : Biotechnology, May 2008Nirma University － Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IndiaGPA: GPA: 7.55/10

Biotechnology GPA: 7.55/10 Thesis: "Investigation on antimicrobial potential of various natural products"

Advisor: Dr. Vijay Kothari

BS : Biotechnology, May 2006Natubhai V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences － Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India

GPA: 76/100

Relevant Coursework: Biology, Animal and Plant Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering, Immunology and Virology, Microbial Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Industrial Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, Microbiology

ACADEMIC ACCOLADES Won 2nd Prize in Science Fair for the project on "Chemiluminescence" at Sardar Patel University November-2004 Secured 5th position in B.Sc. Biotechnology at Sardar Patel University May-2005 OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Summer training on "Basic techniques in molecular biology" at Genome Research Centre (GRC) : Summer 2007Maharaja SayajirNirma University － Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Participated in Poster competition on "Recent Advances in Molecular Biology (RAMB

October 2008N.V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, V.V. Nagar － Gujarat, IndiaAttended three days' workshop on "Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Genetics", conducted by Department of Biotechnology,

Skills

ACADEMIC, acid, Basic, Biochemistry, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Budgets, Chemistry, interpersonal skills, Sc, Data analysis, design and construction, Design of Experiments (DOE), DNA, Documentation, ELISA, experiments, fat, Genetics, GMP, GLP, Grant Proposal, Immunology, ISO, laboratory equipment, Notebooks, office, Molecular Biology, NSF, natural, PAGE, presentations, reading, Research, safety, sample preparation, Structured, teaching, UV, well-organized

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

University of Suny Albany, State University of New York
University of Connecticut
Navjivan Science College
Nirma University

School Attended

University of Connecticut
Nirma University
Natubhai V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences
Maharaja SayajirNirma University
N.V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, V.V. Nagar

Job Titles Held:

Teaching Assistant
Visiting Faculty in Biotechnology
Research Assistant

Degrees

MS : Genetics and Genomics , May 2013
Master of Science : Biotechnology , 2008
MS : Biotechnology , May 2008
BS : Biotechnology , May 2006
ACADEMIC ACCOLADES Won 2nd Prize in Science Fair for the project on "Chemiluminescence" at Sardar Patel University November-2004 Secured 5th position in B.Sc. Biotechnology at Sardar Patel University May-2005 OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Summer training on "Basic techniques in molecular biology" at Genome Research Centre (GRC) : Summer 2007
October 2008

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