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ANTHONY SCOTT ROMEO

asromeo@gmail.com
2480 Galway Place, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (408) 547-7500

RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE Research Assistant (FTE) October 2008 – Present
Genentech, South San Francisco, CA
Research Assistant (contractor) July 2008 – October 2008
Genentech, South San Francisco, CA
• Development of PCR-based methods and automation of DNA extraction
• Performed validation and qualification of assays for new molecular entities in a GMP lab
• Write validation protocols and reports
• Revision and creation of new SOPs and documents to support PCR lab functions
• GMP Experience; ensure GMP and EH&S compliance (e.g. equipment qualifications)
• Coordinated design, relocation, GMP qualification and 5S for release of the new PCR lab space

Graduate Researcher August 2006 – Present


Dr. He, Biology Dept., SFSU, San Francisco, CA
• Thesis title: Functional Analysis of the RUS Gene Family in Arabidopsis Thaliana.
• Helped fellow researchers fine-tune and master molecular engineering protocols.
• Administered lab computer systems for backup and security of research data.
• PCR, RNAi, DNA extraction and purifications, DNA sequencing, bacterial and plant transformation, molecular
cloning, gene mutagenesis, recombinant DNA
• NCBI BLAST, WU BLAST, Multiple Sequence Alignments, Gene annotation, Bootstrapping, Phylogenetic
modeling, MS office, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, Mac Vector, Sequencher
• Nanodrop, Kodak Imaging, Steris Autoclave, Yamato Sterilizer, Sterile techniques

Graduate Teaching Assistant Aug. 2006 - May 2008


Biology Department, SFSU, San Francisco, CA
• Taught critical thinking and lab skills, scientific methodology, and team-oriented problem solving.
• Completed a yearlong teacher partnership program that enhanced student exploration of science.
• Referred by students as one of their most enjoyable and engaging classroom experiences.

Undergraduate Researcher June 2005 –July 2006


Dr. Asch, Biology Dept., YSU, Youngstown, OH
• Studied expression levels in Neurospora crassa when cultivated using different carbon sources.
• Generated Neurospora and purified DNA, RNA, and Proteins for comparative assays.
• 2D gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA, fungal culturing, Statistical modeling with SPSS

Undergraduate Lab Assistant Aug. 2005 – May 2006


Biology Department, YSU, Youngstown, OH
• Managed research laboratory materials to support both research and class molecular labs.
• PCR, DNA extraction and purifications, Cesium Chloride plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, molecular
cloning, recombinant DNA

EDUCATION Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology (Thesis) Expected May 2010
San Francisco State University 3.77 GPA

Bachelor of Science in Biology, (Cell & Molecular) May 2006


Minor in Computer Science & Information Systems 3.04 GPA
Minor in Chemistry
Youngstown State University

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