Edward Rodríguez Cruz has a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico Guayama Campus. He conducted research on heavy metals in oysters to demonstrate levels of lead and inform the public. His experience includes laboratories in chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, industrial chemistry, molecular biotechnology, and biology. He is proficient in English, Spanish, and French and has skills in chemistry techniques like polarimetry, refractometry, spectroscopy and titration as well as biotechnology techniques involving DNA extraction and PCR. References are available upon request.

1. Edward Rodríguez Cruz
Email: rodriguezcruzedward@gmail.com
Address: Urb. Monte Real B14, Guayama 00784
Tel: 787-518-7095
EDUCATION
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico Guayama Campus August 2010 to May 2015
Bachelor Degree in Chemistry with a minor in Biology
RESEARCH
Integrated Seminar August 2014 to March 2015
Heavy Metals in Oysters
The research was to demonstrate that the bivalves being sold in my town had high degrees of lead and
inform the public of this fact so they can avoid lead poisoning.
EXPERIENCE
Experience related to laboratories of the courses of: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry,
Industrial Chemistry, Molecular Biotechnology and Biology.
August 2014 – May 2015
Member of Public Relations Committee of Chemistry Student Association
InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico Guayama Campus
SKILLS
 Speaks fluent English and Spanish with a foundation in French.
 Capable of working under supervision and stress. High minded, responsible, punctual,
straightforward, honest,attentive and sociable. Adept in computer skills.
 Comprehension of the following skills related to Chemistry: polarimetry, refractometer,
spectroscopy and titration.
 Knowledge with the following skills relating to biotechnology: Use and management of the
micropipette, DNA and Proteins extraction with electrophoresis and PCR.
TECHINICAL SKILLS
 Processing data
 Solving quantitative problems
 Tabulating data
 Sampling for surveys
 Using laboratory equipment
 Maintaining precision and accuracy
 Writing clearly
 Explaining complex ideas for technical and nontechnical audiences
 Organizing and reporting data
 Designing charts/graphs
 Reporting results and conclusions orally and in writing
 Presenting alternative explanations
 Preparation of solutions (molarity calculation and pH measurements)
 Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
REFERENCES
Available upon requested