BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN RESUME EXAMPLE

Job Summary: 

• Prepare and handle human tissue samples in the course of studies and following BL2 practices
• Assist in conducting research, including the collection of information and biological specimens
• Calibrate, sanitize, maintain, and properly clean laboratory equipment using appropriate cleaning solutions and technologies
• Transport biological specimens to other research facilities in the area after testing.
• Assist with field work related to environmental construction monitoring
• Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in the laboratory
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing supplies and work areas
• Participate in field-based projects, and support projects and field programs
• Assist with field work related to terrestrial science, aquatic science, and earth science disciplines
• Attend lab meetings and contribute to daily laboratory operations
• Maintain supplies and equipment inventory tracking, and support ordering laboratory supplies

Skills on Resume: 

• Biohazard Practices (Hard Skills)
• Research Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Laboratory Equipment (Hard Skills)
• Specimen Transportation (Hard Skills)
• Field Work (Hard Skills)
• Technical Support (Hard Skills)
• Lab Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Conduct administrative and scientific tasks necessary for the Proficiency Testing Program. 
• Download, file and confirm receipt of incoming tests
• Track customer questions and concerns during testing cycles
• Perform preliminary scoring of written and hands-on tests
• Organize and execute sample assembly and shipment
• Participate in the laboratory production of PT samples. 
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols
• Maintain the inventory of supplies required for PT sample shipment and production
• Maintain up-to-date records of all lab work, including paper and electronic files
• Assist senior staff in training co-workers and new technicians in all procedures.
• Maintain routine communication with customer labs and monitor changes in customer POCs

Skills on Resume: 

• Administration (Hard Skills)
• Scientific Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)
• Customer Service (Soft Skills)
• Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)
• Logistics Management (Hard Skills)
• Technical Writing (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Assist in the presentations concerning scientific data surrounding experiments and procedures
• Participate in an appropriate level of scientific expertise and competence, in site visits to customer labs in support of the scope of work of the contract
• Maintain the laboratory support inventory for scientific research and assigned tasks.
• Perform background literature searches and maintain laboratory records and notebooks
• Assist with the production of reagents for daily use by DoD and Federal programs 
• Detect the presence of biological warfare agents in aerosol samples and ongoing disease surveillance across the globe.
• Assist with the development and testing of new or improved nucleic acid-based detection assays
• Operate government-owned equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist in writing production records, maintaining records, and electronic files
• Maintain open communications on experimental progress and work/safety-related communications in real-time

Skills on Resume: 

• Scientific Presentation (Hard Skills)
• Field Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Research (Hard Skills)
• Reagent Production (Hard Skills)
• Biological Warfare Detection (Hard Skills)
• Assay Development (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Operation (Hard Skills)
• Communication (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop lateral flow immunoassays against bacterial, viral and biological toxin targets.
• Produce and distribute lateral flow assays based on customer demands.
• Conduct training for lateral flow assay end-users.
• Produce polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies against a variety of biological threat agents.
• Produce affinity-purified antibodies using antigen materials including Biological Select Agents and Toxins or BSAT derivatives.
• Continually improve the Quality Management System to meet applicable accreditation standards.
• Ensure laboratory operations at Biosafety Level (BSL)-2 and BSL-3 are conducted according to all Federal, DoD, State and local regulations.
• Develop and produce immunoassays for the detection of biological threat agents, and conformance testing of purified antibodies.
• Conduct tests and evaluation of current or new immunoassay platforms of interest to DoD and other Federal agencies.
• Conduct training on antibodies, immunoassay platforms, and immunoassays to end-users domestically and abroad.

Skills on Resume: 

• Flow Immunoassays (Hard Skills)
• Distribution Management (Hard Skills)
• Training (Soft Skills)
• Antibody Production (Hard Skills)
• Affinity Purification (Hard Skills)
• Quality Management System(Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Immunoassay Development (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Assist in conducting field studies and surveys collect fisheries and limnological data and/or specimens to support scientific studies
• Participate aboard 25 ft and 70 ft research vessels for approximately 15-50 days per year in the collection of fishery and limnological samples
• Operate small boats up to 25 ft in length including trailering to and from sampling locations and follow all field sampling SOPsand established safety protocols
• Assist in experimental fishing with gill nets and trawls, identify, sort, and catalog fish specimens
• Assist in limnological sampling using plankton nets, ponar dredges, and integrated water samplers
• Identify, sort, and catalog limnological specimens(e.g., water, invertebrates, chl-a, etc.).
• Prepare samples for storage and transport samples from the field to the lab.
• Conduct immunological assays to analyze animal serum and cellular responses
• Statistically analyze the data and support the generation of scientific papers
• Maintain a safe and clean work area, while supporting a safe workplace ensuring awareness of and observing appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations

Skills on Resume: 

• Field Study (Hard Skills)
• Research Vessel Operation (Hard Skills)
• Small Boat Operation (Hard Skills)
• Experimental Fishing (Hard Skills)
• Limnological Sampling (Hard Skills)
• Sample Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Immunological Assays (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Aliquot and record storage of biological samples to include mouse, rhesus, and human sera
• Express proteins in bacterial cells and mammalian cells and characterize proteins
• Characterize product purity, composition, and stability
• Conduct immunological assays (e.g. ELISA), and prepare progress reports/technical reports
• Clone and express monoclonal antibody genes in mammalian cells
• Carry out malaria-related functional assays to study the biological function of antibodies
• Work with animals (mice and Rhesus serum) at the direction of the PI
• Perform laboratory assays to analyze immune responses
• Support down-selection of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies using mouse model
• Comply and attend all mandated safety training sessions relative to efforts in this task and report any infractions of safety procedures
• Perform laboratory administrative functions including monitoring and responding to temperature controllers using a dilatation system
• Responsible for data entry, processing, and analysis

Skills on Resume: 

• Biological Sample (Hard Skills)
• Protein Expression (Hard Skills)
• Immunological Assays (Hard Skills)
• Monoclonal Antibody (Hard Skills)
• Functional Assays (Hard Skills)
• Animal Handling (Hard Skills)
• Laboratory Techniques (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)