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Mandy Mastodon
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 481-0689 [email protected]
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Strong background in laboratory procedures, including five semesters working in commercial
and academic biological research labs
 Proficiency with gel electrophoresis, media preparation, and a variety of other lab techniques
 Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously as demonstrated by successful part-time
employment while attending class full-time
EDUCATION
Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN
Bachelor of Science, Biology, GPA: 3.65/4.0
University of Lancaster, Bailrigg, England (Study Abroad)
LABORATORY SKILLS
Radioimmunoassay
Animal Injections (chickens)
Microscopy
Spectroscopy
May 20xx
Spring 20xx
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Lotus 1-2-3 Software
Media Preparation
Macintosh Computer
RESEARCH
Research Assistant, IPFW, Fort Wayne, IN
Fall 20xx
Hypothyroidism in male chickens: investigated the effects on body weight and bone growth of
replacement injections of thyroid hormone and drugs that inhibit thyroid hormone production
 Became proficient administering IM injections for chickens
 Ran 80 blood samples through gas chromatograph to check T1 levels
 Prepared bone growth media for 8 sets of experiments
EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Assistant, IPFW, Fort Wayne, IN
 Assisted students with weekly lab projects and answered student questions
 Set up gel electrophoresis equipment for 10 students
 Arranged tutoring circles for underperforming students
20xx-20xx
Moisture Analyst, Quality Assurance Dept., GOOD Petfoods, Inc., Chicago, IL
Summer 20xx
 Measured the moisture and physical constants of newly produced dog food and adjusted the
moisture content when necessary so that these variables remained within their specified
parameters
 Trained three staff for this position.
 Trained on and became proficient with Electronic Moisture Analyzer
 Calibrated moisture injection equipment
HONORS
Mortar Board, Treasurer
Dean's List
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer Tour Guide, IPFW Admissions, Fort Wayne, IN
Student Alumni Association, Committee Chairperson
Big Brother/Big Sister Program with YWCA
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Word, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher & Excel
Spring 20xx
Fall 20xx, Spring 20xx, Fall 20xx
May 20xx - Present
August 20xx - Present
August 20xx - July 20xx