1. David A. Perry 540-729-2272 • dperrya@gmail.com
3943 Tallow Tree Pl • Fairfax, VA 22033
CLEARANCE
Granted Active Secret Clearance by the U.S Army – Department of Defense 2012 – 2020
EXPERIENCE
31B - Military Police, Specialist 2012 – Present
United States Army National Guard, 266th MP Company, Manassas, VA
Received Distinguished Leadership Award and high APFT score: 363
Basic Combat Training: Resiliency, Combatives, Combat Life-Saver, CBRN
Weapons Training: M4, M9, M249, M240B, M203, M19, M2, AT4, M67 Fragmentation Grenades
M1165A1 HMMV Operations: Convoys, TCPs, Road Blocks, Check Points, MMSO, PMCS
Comprehensive Field training: Room-Clearing, 360 Security, Night Operations, Land-Navigation
Law Enforcement: Evidence Collection, Chain-of-Custody, Crime Science Investigation, Patrolling, Interviewing
Search, Seizure and Apprehension, Traffic Stops, DUI, Domestic Disturbance,
Detainee Operations, Active Shooter, Riot Control, M.A.C.H. Training, MP Baton
Associate Scientist II 2008 – Present
Sigma Aldrich: BioReliance Corporation, Rockville, Maryland
Perform unique, non-routine, client-customized projects and train laboratory staff accordingly
Complete biological safety assays on client pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products to detect retroviruses
Manage database of projects and inventory; Prepare schedules and requisition supplies
Serve as primary point of contact and information resource for supervisors, support staff, and study directors
Maintain growth of various animal and human cell cultures
Lead special projects: Writing MS Excel macros, Consolidating workbooks, Designing new labeling templates
Research Assistant II 2007 – 2008
Janelia Farm Research Campus, Ashburn, Virginia
Developed genetic constructs using recombinant DNA, PCR and cloning techniques
Maintained database of lab inventory, project procedures, data and results
Collegiate Work-Study Program: Computer Lab Assistant 2003 – 2007
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Provided technical support, inventory management, computer maintenance, and physical security
EDUCATION
Administration of Justice Coursework 2012
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia
Criminal justice system: Law enforcement, Judiciary components, and Correctional institution
B.S. – Integrated Science and Technology; Concentration - Biotechnology 2003 – 2007
Minor – Computer Science
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia – Major GPA: 3.5/4.0
Biotechnology: Genetics, Virology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Medical Interpretations, FDA Regulations
Energy: Thermodynamics, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Environment, Policy and Economics
Engineering and Manufacturing: CAD/CAM, Automation, Operations Management
Computer Science: C++, Java, Visual Basic, HTML
Senior Thesis 2006 – 2007
The Development of a Clinical Assay for mRNA Splice Variants of Lacritin
Determined biological activity of lacrimal splice variants via cloning, expression, and electrophoresis
SKILLS
Computing
Hardware: Diagnostics, Problem-solving, and Repair; Building computers
Software: Windows 7/Vista/XP, Apple OSX, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop/Fireworks/Audacity, CAD & CAM
Laboratory
Phase microscopy, Molecular biology procedures, Cell culture, and Aseptic technique
Advanced planning, Research, Problem-solving, cGLPs and cGMPs Compliance testing