Hello all, My name is Jennifer Malho and I am looking for a job located anywhere within the state of California. I will be graduating from the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) with an Hon. BSc in Zoology after December.
I am looking for realistically anything in the biological field. I have limited field work experience though what I do have has shown me that this is the area I desire to work in. I have experience working with most animal types either through schooling or outside interaction. I currently reside in Santa Clara CA however I would need to acquire a TN visa to legally work as I am Canadian, which should not be an issue provided the work is related to my degree enough to qualify under the visa specifications. Relocation is not an issue, and salary is unimportant but I do not believe volunteer work qualifies me for a TN. I just want a chance to work in the country and subject area that I love. I have pasted a copy of my resume that highlights my experience and I can provide references if requested. Please do not hesitate to contact me or forward my information to anyone who you think could use my services. I can be reached anytime through here, or by email at [email protected] or by phone at (408) 667-7170. Thank you for your time, Jennifer Malho ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennifer Malho [email protected] ● Current Address: 444 Saratoga Avenue, Apt. 24H, Santa Clara, CA, 95050 ●Cell: (408) 667-7170 ● Home: (416) 900-9003 Education Bachelor of Science, Zoology University of Guelph, ON, Canada Graduating 2012 Related Experience Comparative Animal Physiology I/II, 9/2011 to 4/2012 A two part course focusing on the physiological aspects of various animal genera, with heavy focus on lab work and reports. Skills acquired: Well versed in pipetting and running enzyme assays with the use of a spectrophotometer and Logger Pro software, and gained familiarity with various lab equipment (centrifuge, flame photometer, osmometer, respirometer, oscillograph and transducer). Efficient in setting up and carrying out experiments, documentation, and statistical analysis. Refined and improved technical writing skills through the repetition of lab reports. Increased my knowledge of working with lab specimens both living and deceased, including frogs, fish and insects, and how their various bodily processes work from a biochemical level. Integrative Vertebrate Biology, 9/2011 to 12/2011 A content heavy vertebrate biology course involving a four month long research project involving a self-chosen topic of evolutionary constraint. Skills acquired: Built communication, teamwork, and documentation skills. Improved time management and decision making skills by planning assignments and assigning work to teammates. Improved research skills and capabilities by learning how to effectively accumulate and organize data into a presentable format. Ichthyology and Biology of Fishes, 9/2011 to 12/2011 and 1/2012 to 4/2012 Expanded knowledge base involving several aspects of fish biology including life histories, genetics, social interactions, and morphologies. Skills acquired: Gained experience identifying both freshwater and marine fish through use of identification keys, and the measuring and counting of morphometric/meristic characteristics. Gained a better understanding of the anatomical and osteological features of many species of fish through dissections. Gained experience in presenting to instructors and peers increasing my capability to successfully deal with questions and criticisms and successfully communicate information to an audience. Involved in gathering data for the Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLD). ________________________________________ Field Ecology, 8/2012 to 9/2012 An intensive two week course located in Algonquin Park dedicated to the creation and execution of an individual research project with full write-up. Selected study was a double behavioural study of Lepomis gibbosus. Skills acquired: Through trial and error learned the value of trial and error in developing a study. Acquired valuable knowledge about fish care and handling. Gained ability to adjust work habits and create new designs and ideas when placed in a field situation where standard methods are impractical or equipment is not present. Laboratory Skills Skilled in experimental design, field techniques, chromatography (thin layer, ion exchange, gel filtration), titrations Familiar with histology and histological techniques, PCR, cell cultures, mass spectrometry, calorimetry Trained in proper laboratory safety: WHMIS and Material Safety Data Sheet Software Skills Microsoft Office, Logger Pro, R, S-Plus.
