Kristin Plasmid
14 Conjugation Ave., # 13 ● Timonium MD 21258 ● ● 307-555-3421
Objective
To pursue a Ph.D. in Microbiology
Education
Towson University, Towson MD
Bachelor of Science, Biology with a concentration in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Degree expected June 20xx
Relevant Experience
Research Trainee, Laboratory of Dr. Matthew Hemm, Towson University, January 20xx to present
Assisting on a project investigating genetic diversity in bacteria; responsible for initial species isolation
and preparation for DNA barcoding
Relevant Coursework
Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics
General Chemistry I and II
Genetics
Calculus I
General Microbiology
Human Anatomy I
Technical Skills and Experience
Experimental design
Enzymatic assays
Titration
Light microscopy
Spectrophotometry
Preparation of solutions
Biochemical characterization
Bacterial culture
(molarity calculation
Bacterial species isolation
of cells
and pH measurements)
DNA extraction
Proficient with Microsoft
from complex cultures
Genetic transformation
Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Enumeration of coliform
Differential staining
bacteria and viruses
Other Skills and Accomplishments
Organization/Problem-solving: As volunteer at an animal shelter, re-organized first aid supplies and medical
equipment in triage room to treat injured animals more quickly and effectively
Teamwork: Helped renovate three houses as part of Baltimore Habitat for Humanity
Interpersonal: Promoted from sales to Lead Customer Service Representative at a large electronics retailer
after just 3 months, based on manager’s observations of interactions with customers
Leadership: As Vice-President of Towson University Minority Science and Technology Club, led teams of
club members into local elementary schools to do demonstrations and promote science
Written communication: Have consistently received high marks and comments on quality of writing on lab
reports from professors