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MARK SHERMAN
San Diego, CA 92109
Cell: 240-277-1291
[email protected]
Desire a position in a molecular biotechnology research laboratory in San Diego, CA, specializing in development of algae based biofuels, gain of function genetic engineering, or product R&D
EDUCATION
M.S., Marine Biology, University of North Carolina- Wilmington May 2010
B.S., Marine Biology, University of Maryland- College Park May 2005
WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Research Associate ; June 2013 – Present
Ron Burton, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA
- Assisted in the development of an RNAi protocol to identify protein involvement in heat shock treatments between two populations of marine zooplankton
Volunteer Research Associate ; June 2013 - Present
Catherine Purcell, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, La Jolla, CA
- Conducted a multiplexed microsatellite parentage analysis of Yellowfin
Lead Biology Instructor ; August 2010- May 2013
Catherine Songer, Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC
- Presented complex ideas to 596 students ; Oversaw 13 instructors ; Initiated a cloud based data management system to integrate course resources ; Authored seven new lab activities
Research Associate ; August 2007- June 2010, January 2013- May 2013
Ami E. Wilbur, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
- Performed multiplexed AFLP-based population genetic analysis ; Prepared technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses ; Presented scientific data in written and verbal format ; Executed qPCR assay to examine disease prevalence ; Assisted in experimental design, set-up, PCR-based data collection and analysis of data
Research Associate May 2003- Aug 2007
Kennedy T. Paynter, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
- Designed and executed biological studies of the Chesapeake Bay oyster with a team of 6 field and lab technicians ; Developed and documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab techniques ; Ensured availability and quantity of media, reagents, supplies, and other lab materials
Laboratory Intern January 1999- June 1999
National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD
- Contributed to research investigating HIV drug interactions on animal cell cultures ; Managed culture of mammalian cells in specialized media of varying drug concentrations and combinations ; made detailed observations, analyzed data and interpreted results
Relevant Skills
- Techniques: PCR, AFLP, multiplexed microsatellite analysis, quantitative PCR, and DNA sequencing, RNAi, DNA/RNA extraction, restriction/ligation of adaptors, gel electrophoresis
- Software: DNAsp, Arlequin, Genemapper, Nanodrop 3000, Sequencher, STRUCTURE, Distruct, MEGA, MacClade, Geneland, CLUMPP, ImageJ, ArcGIS