LABORATORY TECHNIQUES:

• HLA Typing

• reverse HPLC

• hemolysis

• Lowry protein determination

• gel electrophoresis

• tissue culture

• density gradients

• electron spin resonance

• enzyme purification

• bacteriophage isolation

• plaque assay

• lipid extraction

• phase contrast microscopy

• Bradford assay

• sterile technique

• Biology Tutor, UCSC. Tutored students in both lower and upper division biology coursework. 10/02-6/03
• Science Academic Peer Advisor, UCSC. Coordinated orientation for freshmen science majors. Organized social events. 9/02-3/03
• Research Assistant, UCSC. Professor Eugene Cota-Robles. Performed research and wrote in-depth paper on Toxic Shock Syndrome. 3/02-6/02
• Chemistry Stockroom Assistant, Canada College. Prepared solutions. Set up materials for laboratory courses. Distributed experimental equipment to students. Took inventory of chemicals and equipment. 9/00-06/01

• Patient Care Technician, Satellite Dialysis Center, San Jose, CA. Connected arterial and venous lines from kidney failure patients to dialysis machine. Injected medication. Withdrew blood for testing. Participated in basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary emergency. 3/02-9/02
• Medical Advocate, Our Health Center, San Jose, CA. Took patients' temperature, blood pressure, and medical histories. Thoroughly explained medical problem and prescription to patients. Provided counseling information, and referral on women's health issues. 2/01-8/01
• Public Health Volunteer, Los Amigos de las Americas. Served in rural Guanajato Mexico. Coordinated eye examination and latrine construction projects. Taught English, health, and AIDS prevention. Performed dental and eye examinations, as well as human and animal vaccination. 9/99-8/01