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Education

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John Schmitt

Eagleville,Pennsylvania

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented forensic biologist looking to begin a career in forensic science or a biology-related field of work. Skilled in public speaking, collaborating with large teams, and handling multiple tasks at once with little supervision. Looking to positively impact the justice system through accurate and focused DNA analysis.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Bioanalytical Research and Development Intern

Viatris

Morgantown , WV

06.2024 - 08.2024

Worked with human plasma samples and became skilled in preparing standard curves
Handled various rat tissue samples and prepared tissues for future testing
Was trusted to prepare multiple kinds of reagents for the scientists
Carefully documented all created reagents and methods tests performed responsibly and expectedly in compliance with company documentation policy
Handled multiple different dangerous chemicals carefully and responsibly in the lab environment
Performed liquid-style extractions and prepared standard curves for various method studies
Operated and mastered multiple different types of laboratory equipment including Starlet, Viaflo, centrifuge, sonicator, emulsifier, and many more.

Cashier and Hospitality

Buffalo Wild Wings

Eagleville, Pennsylvania

05.2022 - 01.2023

Communicated with customers in person and over the phone
Communicated with managers and servers and led the takeout section of the store
Restocked condiments and produce
Packaged up online orders
Solved customer issues quickly

Education

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

05-2025

Skills

Confident public speaker
Comfortable working within a team environment
Strong problem-solving skills
Accountability
Experienced researcher
Experienced writer and documenter
Experienced in multiple coding languages
Experience with basic cybersecurity principles
IR Spectroscopy and Gel Electrophoresis
Interpretation of Electropherograms and identification of artifacts post post-capillary electrophoresis
DNA Extraction Experience

Differential Extraction Experience
Presumptive blood testing (Phenolphthalein and Lecuocrystalviolet)
RSID blood card testing, ABA card Hematrace blood testing
Presumptive Semen testing (Acid Phosphatase and TMP testing)
ALS visualization experience
PCR Reactions/Testing
Chromatography (gas, thin layer, column)
Cell culture experimentation
DNA sequencing methods
Accurate record-keeping of laboratory notebooks
Plasmid and genetic transfer experiments

Affiliations

Student Member, WVU Delta Delta Epsilon (Forensic Science Honors Society) August 2023-Present

Community Outreach Committee Head within DDE

Student Member, Secure WVU August 2024-Present

Student Member, WVU Forensic and Investigative Science Club August 2022-January 2024

Student Member, Mountaineer Maniacs August 2021-May 2023

Assistant coach/ Volunteer, Harleysville Soccer Club June 2020-July 2022

Accomplishments

WVU Undergraduate Research Symposium Runner-up Award winner December 2024

WVU President’s List Spring 2024

WVU Dean's List Fall 2021,2022, Spring 2023

WVU Go First Scholarship August 2021-Present

WVU System Connection Grant Scholarship