Objective

My objective is to secure a laboratory position in molecular biology. I am inte

rested in biotechnology research and development and how it can be applied to th
e production of biologically relevant products. I am very self-motivated and ab
le to work independently, but also can function as a member of a team.

Education
[ 1994-1998 ] University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas
-B.S. Biology
-3.3 GPA, Multiple Occasions on Deans List, Golden Key Honor Society
[ 1998-2005 ] University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas
-M.A with thesis - Biological Sciences
-3.86 GPA

Work Experience
[2008- present] Biological Production Associate, Intermediate Level - Agilent Te
chnologies, Cedar Creek, Texas.
Job Duties include: Conduct analysis of materials and perform processes required
for the quantification and formulation of enzymes and related kits (PCR/RT-PCR,
QPCR/QRT-PCR, Quickchange, microarray, in-vitro transcription). Prepare custom
RNA libraries for target enrichment for next generation sequencing platforms (S
ure Select). Actively assist with the introduction of new products and the expl
oration of new technologies for the improvement of product quality. Assist in t
he trouble shooting of technical problems that may arise. Answer technical quest
ions about products that I am responsible for. Assist with the training of new
team members in both the production of products and company procedures. Maintain
stocks of raw materials. Writing, maintenance and review of ISO-compliant Work
Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
Achievements: During my first eighteen months of employment, I led my team in nu
mber of jobs completed and hours absorbed. I helped in the successful launch of
2 new products. I optimized and validated a new testing assay which decreased
testing time and number of repeats. I applied for and received a transfer to th
e newly established SureSelect team.
[2006 - 2007] Manufacturing Technician - Dentsply Friadent Ceramed, Lakewood, CO
. Involved in all phases of production and testing of a class II medical device
(synthetic bone grafting material) including running large tank chemical reactio
ns, operation of manufacturing equipment, and performing wet laboratory chemistr
y (viscosity and pH testing, titration). Gained experience in an industrial, FDA
-regulated environment. Gained experience working under cGMP guidelines.
Achievements: Increased yield of hydroxylapatite production by 40% by identifyin
g and troubleshooting manufacturing protocols.
[1998 - 2004] Research Assistant - Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology Sect
ion, College of Natural Sciences, University of Texas at Austin. Learned basic l
aboratory techniques involved in molecular cloning. These include DNA isolation,
cloning and DNA manipulation techniques, Southern blotting, primer design and P
CR, DNA sequence analysis, RNA isolation, RT-PCR, 5RLM-RACE, northern blotting,
protein expression, SDS-PAGE and western blotting. Additionally have knowledge o
f prokaryotic and eukaryotic (Chlamydomonas reinhardtii) cell culture and steril
e techniques. Gained experience in the use of computer techniques involved bioi
nformatics and in molecular biology research databases. Gained working knowledge
 of chloroplast transformation by biolistics.
[1998 - 2004] Teaching Assistant - Undergraduate Level: Introductory Biology for
Science Majors, Introductory Biology for Non-Science Majors, General Biology La
b, Botany, Botany Lab, Molecular Biology, Plant Molecular Biology and Molecular
Biology Lab. Graduate Level: Advanced Plant Physiology, Molecular Biology and Mo
lecular Biology Lab. In the General Biology Lab I gained experience with labora
tory animals and various types of microscopy.

Publications and presentations

Minko I, Holloway SP, Nikaido S, Carter M, Odom OW, Johnson CH, Herrin DL (1999)
. Renilla luciferase as a vital reporter for chloroplast gene expression in Chla
mydomonas reinhardtii. Mol Gen Genetics 262(3): 421-425.
Carter ML, Smith AC, Kobayashi H, Purton S. Herrin, DL (2004). Structure, circad
ian regulation and bioinformatics analysis of the unique sigma factor in Chlamyd
omonas reinhardtii. Photosyn Res 82: 339-349.
Plant Biology 2004 (The 2004 annual meeting of the American Society of Plant Bio
logists). Poster Presentation - Abstract #380: Structure and circadian regulatio
n of the unique sigma factor-like gene in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, July 26 & 2
7, 2004, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Hobbies and other interests

Oil painting, Golf, reading, meditation, watching movies, exercising, and, most
importantly, my family.