I am continuously seeking to improve and master my skills in order to acquire the background necessary for a future career in the scientific field. I would love to work in forensics
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I am continuously seeking to improve and master my skills in order to acquire the background necessary for a future career in the scientific field. I work well as part of a team, am very reliable and organized, and willing to learn. I am a dedicated, diligent and meticulous individual and believe that I would be an asset to your company. WORK EXPERIENCE
No current work experience
EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Feb 2008-Nov 2012 Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences Honours Human genetics (Laboratory) University of Stellenbosch Stellenbosch, South Africa
Lab skills DNA Extraction Quantification and Qualification Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Optimization Mutation detection (RFLP Analysis) Abalone DNA extraction Identification of Amelogenin gene Forensic DNA analysis Tissue Culture Microscopic skills among others Taqman PCR and analysis
Computer skills MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Word, Bioinformatic tools: BioEdit, Statistica
2006 Matriculated FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL Durbanville Cape Town, South Africa
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences Honours Human Genetics (Laboratory). International conference preceeding: 2nd Biennial Conf. on "Science of Global Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black Men" held in the Bahamas. Titled: Prostate cancer risk loci in South African men News letter on CANSA: http://www.cansa.org.za/prostate-cancer-research-dr-pedro-fernandez/
