1. Brandon Plante
plantebrandon5@gmail.com  (320)290-1530  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonplante
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 Extensive skills in cell culture
 Experience with data analysis of experimental results
 Hands on experience with fluorescence microscopy, RT-qPCR, and live animal handling
 Skilled in Microsoft Office and GraphPad Prism
 Scientific writing and presentation skills: Prepared scientific writing of independent research and
defended this research to a graduate committee
 Skills in novel compound evaluation, cell culture, data analysis, Western Blotting,
immunocytochemistry, isolation of RNA, generation of cDNA, and RT-qPCR
 Excellent group communication and collaboration skills, cross-functional adaptation, and public
speaking
ACEDEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
M.Sc.: Biomedical Sciences-Department of Biomedical Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 2015-2016
B.A.: Biochemistry, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota 2010-2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RESEARCHER-MASTERS STUDENT, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, AMES, IOWA
PI: Dr. Anumantha Kanthasamy 2015-2016
 Examined the effectiveness of novel compounds to reduce microglial activation
 Interpreted experimental data
 Summarized and defended experimental findings in presentations to PI and graduate committee
 Authored scientific paper to outline experimental findings and implications
 Assisted Ph.D students with experiments and data collection
PARAPROFESSIONAL & MEDICAL ASSISTANT, MIDSTATE EDUCTION, LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA 2014-2015
 Monitored the health and wellbeing of severe profound multiply impaired
 Provided medical intervention in emergency situations and acted as program EMS
 Administered pharmaceuticals at the direction of the program Registered Nurse
 Facilitated the instruction of students at the direction of the student’s case manager
CHEMISTRY TEACHING ASSISTANT, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA 2013-2013
 Instructed weekly lab activities in general chemistry and chemical macroanalysis labs as outlined by the
professor
 Supervised the students in the lab environment, monitoring for safety and proper lab techniques
 Demonstrated proper lab protocal and safety practices
 Acted as an in-lab tutor for chemistry students

2. UDERGRATUATE STUDENT RESEARCHER, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA 2012-2013
 Conducted research on the synthesis of novel boronic acid compounds
 Formulated synthetic maps for novel compound synthesis
 Performed and analyzed multiple types of NMR
 Summarized experimental findings to the professor in charge
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERISTY, COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA 2011-2015
 Responded to call for medical attention on the Saint John’s University campus and surrounding area
 Acted as a medical and 911 dispatcher
 Prioritized multiple requests at one time
 Maintained calm demeanor during emergency situations
 Supervised other emergency medical technicians as a member of the campus Executive Board
SECURITY OFFICER, LIFE SAFETY SERVICES, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA 2010-2015
 Monitored the safety and well-being of a 3000 acre community
 Corresponded with local law enforcement, fire and medical services during incident management
 Supervised student employees for protocol adherence and conducted disciplinary action when required
 Acted as liaison between Life Safety Services and the Department of Residential Life
 Upheld federal, state, and campus regulations on campus
 Attained skills in defensive tactics, situational awareness, and crisis management
SKILLS SUMMARY
Laboratory Techniques
 Western Blotting
 Primary cell culture
 Aseptic technique
 Cell line culture
 MTS Assay
 Griess Assay
 Immunocytochemistry
 Luminex Assay
 RT-qPCR
 Primary cell isolation
 Fluorescence microscopy
 Lab animal handling and
necropsy
 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
 Infrared Spectroscopy
Data Analysis Skills
 GraphPad Prism  Experimental data
interpretation
 Microsoft Office
Medical Skills
 CPR certified  Knowledge of medical
terminology
 Emergency medical training
Communication Skills
 Communication of
experimental findings to both
science and non-science
individuals
 Preparation of research
presentations
 Public speaking
 Scientific writing