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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

Courses Gene Diagnostics: Molecular Techniques course

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/