Ryan Rocha is seeking an assistant position in a professional scientific laboratory. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz, expected to graduate in June 2014. He has taken relevant coursework including chemistry, calculus, organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and neuroscience. His qualifications include the ability to pay close attention to detail, lift up to 50 pounds, communicate effectively, follow directions, and work well in a team. He has experience with laboratory techniques such as antibody labeling, centrifugation, gel electrophoresis, and western blotting. His previous work experience was as a team member at a food market, where he received an outstanding review

1. Ryan Rocha
ryarocha@ucsc.edu
1031 Third St. Apt. B Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(661) 904-9057
Objective: To provide assistance and gain experience in a professional, scientific laboratory
setting.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz, Expected Graduation – June 2014
Relevant Courses Completed
Chemistry (3 quarters) with Lab Calculus (2 quarters)
Organic Chemistry (2 quarters) with Lab Biochemistry with Lab
Cell & Molecular Biology with Lab Biostatistics with Lab
Development & Physiology with Lab
Neuroscience
Genetics
Relevant courses to be completed by the end of this academic year
Cell Biology Neurodegenerative Disease
Behavioral Neuroscience
Physics
Clinical Psychology
Perception
Qualifications Summary
-Ability to pay fine attention to detail and assess cleanliness of workplace and instruments
-Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds
-Ability to effectively write and verbally communicate and work in and with a team
-Ability to properly discard of hazardous material
-Ability to follow directions, multitask, maintain flexibility, and respect others in the workplace
Laboratory Techniques
Antibody labeling with HRP Gel Electrophoresis
Centrifugation SDS PAGE
Column chromatography Western/Immunoblotting
Work Experience
Team Member, Whiting’s Foods, Santa Cruz, CA, June 2012 – February 2013
-Interact with guests by receiving order, offering guest service, and satisfaction
-Operate register, collect money, and determine correct change using company policies
-Proper operation and use of store equipment
-Thorough cleaning and sterilization of cookware and workspace
-Excellent and attuned ability to deal with customer dissatisfaction and team conflict
-Work independently and/or cooperatively as a team member
-Received score of 10/10 or “outstanding” in Annual Review