Andrew Reed
Hillsborough
Summary
Recent Bachelor of Science graduate in Microbiology with hands-on training in microbiological and biochemical laboratory techniques. Experienced in bacterial culture, aseptic technique, selective and differential media, and protein analysis. Detail-oriented and proficient in laboratory documentation, data analysis, and biosafety practices. Seeking an entry-level laboratory technician or research assistant position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Microbiology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Enhanced microbiology lab skills like quadrant streaking, microscopy, and using selective and differential media.
- Isolated bacterial cultures from different sources using selective and differential media.
- Identified unknown bacterial cultures by using enzymatic testing and media selection.
- Recorded experimental data and prepared lab reports with intepretation of results.
Experimental Biochemistry Lab
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed different immunoassays like ELISA and western blots for specific detection of proteins.
- Performed different colormetric protein assays like Lowry and Bradford to help determine unknown protein concentrations
- Used experimental results to construct data analysis reports.
General Laboratory Courses
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
01.2023 - 05.2024
- General Biology Laboratory (Jan. 2023 - May 2023): Learned basic lab practices, like using micropipettes, gel electrophoresis, and performing dilutions.
- General Chemistry Laboratory (Jan. 2024 - May 2024): Learned basic practices like titrations, and practiced lab safety.
- General Microbiology Lab (Jan. 2024 - May 2024): Learned basic microbiology lab practices like aseptic technique, culture and media preparations, and serial dilutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01-2026
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Spectrophotometry
- Use of selective and differential media
- Enzymatic tests
- Gram staining
- Quadrant streaking
- Spread plate method
- Microscopy
- Serial dilution
- Solution and media preparation
- Lab notebook documentation
- Report Writing
Scholarly Contributions
- Seipelt-Thiemann R., Boury N., Knapp G., Garcia Costas A., Armstrong P. 2025. Podcast Annotation and Resources in Microbiology. Iowa State University Digital Press. Educational eBook. https://doi.org/10.31274/isudp.2025.218
• Contributed annotation content and learning exercises for “This Week in Microbiology” episode #283, “Quorum Sensing in the Gut” (pp. 720–731), focusing on microbial communication, gene regulation, and host–microbe interactions. - Peer Mentor, Microbiology Peer Mentor Program - Rutgers University (Sept. - Dec. 2025)
Timeline
Applied Microbiology
Rutgers University
09.2025 - 12.2025
Experimental Biochemistry Lab
Rutgers University
09.2025 - 12.2025
General Laboratory Courses
Rutgers University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Rutgers University