Chronological Resume JOSEPH J. JONES
355 E. Woodridge Road • Orlando, FL 32811 970 333 3333 • jjjones@aol.com _____________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic microbiology or a related field EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Microbiology May 20XX Magna Cum Laude GPA 3.8 University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL Earned 75% of college expenses through work experience Relevant Lab Courses: Medical Microbiology Molecular Genetics Food Microbiology Microbiology Physiology Immunology Virology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Microbiology Internship Jan 20XX-May 20XX Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Orlando, FL • Characterized LaCrosse virus from mosquito field isolates to determine if genetic differences occur at various geographical locations • Extracted RNA from mosquito field isolates infected with LaCrosse virus • Performed RT/PCR on the isolated RNA • Purified complementary DNA products • Quantified DNA product using agarose gel electrophoresis • Analyzed sequence data using Seqman and EditSeq programs
Temporary Microbiology Position Aug 20XX & Apr 20XX Stewart Environmental Consultants • Orlando, FL • Conducted all microbiological water-quality testing • Sterilized laboratory media and equipment using autoclave • Performed total and fecal coliform counts, using membrane filtration and rapid assay techniques • Confirmed positive results by inoculating laurel tryptone broth and brilliant green broth • Reported results
OTHER EMPLOYMENT Part-time Sales Associate Target, Orlando, FL AWARDS AND HONORS Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society President’s Scholarship Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society Distinguished Scholars Award Golden Key National Honor Society Natural Sciences Alumni Award
Jun 20XX-Aug 20XX
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