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Biology CV Example: Education BSC (Hons) Biology (First Class), University of Portsmouth, 2016-2019

Susanna French is a recent graduate with a First Class Honors degree in Biology from the University of Portsmouth. She gained extensive practical experience in DNA analysis, isolation, and amplification techniques. Her final year research project involved successfully isolating and sequencing mtDNA from dog hair to identify individual canines. She is seeking a position in forensic science to further develop her skills in DNA analysis.

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Biology CV Example: Education BSC (Hons) Biology (First Class), University of Portsmouth, 2016-2019

Susanna French is a recent graduate with a First Class Honors degree in Biology from the University of Portsmouth. She gained extensive practical experience in DNA analysis, isolation, and amplification techniques. Her final year research project involved successfully isolating and sequencing mtDNA from dog hair to identify individual canines. She is seeking a position in forensic science to further develop her skills in DNA analysis.

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BIOLOGY CV EXAMPLE

Susanna French
24 Canterbury Road, Dover, Kent, CT18 9JD
[email protected]
0773411936
Recently graduated Biologist eager to begin a professional career in forensic science. Applying for positions
in …… to develop my specialist skills and interest in DNA analysis. My course has provided me with a vast
amount of practical experience and I have demonstrated, in the many the roles shown below I am committed
and organised with an excellent work ethic.

Education
BSc (Hons) Biology (First Class), University of Portsmouth, 2016-2019
A life science degree providing at first a broad range of scientific knowledge, which then through choice of
units specialized in relevant areas such as: genetics, genetic engineering and recombinant DNA techniques.

Achieved 70% in both genetic engineering and recombinant DNA techniques and 75% in genetics.

Technical Laboratory Skills


 Amplification of DNA using PCR cycling, reviewing and improving programs
 DNA isolation techniques, confident with reagent making and pipetting
 Setting up and running gel electrophoresis
 Understanding of quality management and control
 Analytical techniques including homogenisation, centrifugation and spectroscopy analysis.
 Statistical analysis of complex data in relation to genetics.
 Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence.
 Stereo and compound microscopy
 DNA analysis using software including Chromas, Bioedit and Network.  Competent in using Microsoft
Office programmes.

Final Year Research Project.

Title “Can a Single Dog Hair Solve a Crime? A study to investigate if a canine can be identified
through the isolation of mtDNA from hair for forensic investigation.”
Successful isolation of mtDNA from canine hair and amplification, tested on agarose gel assays using PCR
cycling and sequenced to provide successful chromatograms that were analysed for SNPs to distinguish
between individual dogs and establish family relationships. It required that I worked methodically and pay close
attention to detail in order to achieve accurate results.

Relevant Experience
July 2018 Work experience in the pharmacology laboratories, University of Portsmouth
Studied the prevalence of β globin-haplotypes; Benin, Cameroon, CAR/Bantu, Arab-Indian and Senegal in
Sudan. This was done by extracting RNA from blood samples taken from sufferers in Sudan and performing
restriction length fragment polymorphisms on the samples.

This allowed me to:


 Develop RNA extraction techniques through use of an RNAqueous kit
 Enhance my experience of running DNA electrophoresis gels
 Gain valuable experience in new techniques such as restriction fragment polymorphisms treatment
Employment History
2018- Current Sales Assistant, Next Retail Ltd.
 Providing customer service, maintaining shop presentation, and changing tasks quickly to support other
members of the team

2018 Examination Invigilator and Temporary Office Assistant, Chatham House Grammar School
 Organised exam materials, providing safe custody and organising examination stationery and materials,
including question papers, in accordance to regulations

2018 Merchandise Shop Supervisor, Open Championship, Royal St Georges, Sandwich


 Effective communication to large team to ensure they understood the tasks requested
 Managed a team of eight, dealing with any problems with the team as they arose
 Ensured the stock rooms were organised, provided professional customer service

2014-2016 Shop Assistant, Margate Village Bakery


 Developed excellent customer service skills from serving customers, answering questions and dealing
professionals with complaints
 Prepared and served food ensuring it complied with health and safety standards

2013 Work Experience Margate Medical Centre


 Organisation and maintenance of patient records, including laboratory records  Attention to
detail when inputting data and updating data records

Additional activities and experience

2018-2019 Biology Course Representative, University of Portsmouth


 Liaising between staff and students to address issues and make improvements to the course

August 2015-2017 Volunteer Youth Leader for Christian Union holiday club
 Prepared and ran activities for 4-7 year olds incorporating learning elements, Chosen to be a small group
leader, met with the public to advertise and gain feedback about the holiday club

2015-2016 Weekly Youth club leader volunteer, Deep Heat Youth Club
 Ran activities and discussions for 11-14 year olds, marketed the club through setting challenges and local
networking

Awards and membership

 Biology Society award for the best final year performance in Forensic Biology
 E-Student Member of the Biology Society
 Attending Biology Society 2019 Annual Student Conference (December)

Other Qualifications
 Full, clean UK Driving licence.
 280 UCAS points in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and General Studies
 10 GCSEs with grades A*-C, including English (A), Maths (B) and Double Award Science (AA)
 Certificate in basic food hygiene to widen my knowledge and understanding of standards set at work
 Sports Leadership allowing me to safely run sporting activities for children  Fully DBS checked for
previous paid and voluntary work.

References available upon request

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