1. Sarah Colando
10 Lister Drive, Barrington, RI 02806
sarah.colando@gmail.com  (401)-480-0570
Education
The Cummings School ofVeterinary Medicine at Tufts University, North Grafton,MA Aug 2015-July 2016
Masters of Science of Infectious Disease and Global Health; GPA: 3.94
Relevant Courses: Infectious Disease,Ecology of Disease Transmission, Molecular Microbiology, Principles
of Biodefence, Immunology, Fundamentals of Biostatistics, Global Health and Threat of Emerging Pandemics,
Basics of Good Laboratory Practice
University ofVermont, Burlington, VT Aug 2011- Dec 2014
Bachelor of Science, cum laude; GPA:3.89
Major: Animal Science with concentration in Pre-Veterinary studies
Skills
Laboratory:
 ELISA
 Flow Cytometry
 Cell Culture
 DNA Cloning
 Gel Electrophoresis
 Polymerase Chain Reaction
 Animal Model Development
 DNA/RNA Extraction
 Immunoblotting
 Affinity Chromatography
 Immunofluorescence
 Plaque Assay
 cDNA Synthesis
 qRT-PCR Reactions
 GLP
 Supported research on genome annotation in a molecular biologist’s laboratory
Software:
 Microsoft Office Suite
 Adobe
 SPSS
 C-Flow
 WebApollo
Experience
East Bay Animal Hospital, Seekonk,MA June 2013-present
Veterinary Assistant
 Assisted with the handling and restraining of animals
 Prepared diagnostic tests,such as urine analysis and blood chemistry profiles
 Prepared medications for clients
 Skillfully communicated with clients
 Effectively managed money and scheduled appointments
The University ofVermont, College ofNursing and Health Sciences, Burlington, VT Dec 2013-Dec 2014
Research Assistant to Dr. Eyal Amiel
 Harvested bone marrow from mouse femurs

2.  Set up weekly dendritic cell cultures using sterile techniques
 Assisted in set up of nitrate assay experiments
 Assisted in compiling data for experiment interpretation
Windmill Hill Golf and Restaurant, Warren, RI July 2010-August 2011
Waitress, Cook
 Ensured simultaneous meal preparation for multiple tables and served in a professional manner
 Communicated with the public
 Well- versed in operating cash registers and receiving various forms of payment
Sylvan Learning Center, Barrington, RI August 2010-June 2011
Teaching Assistant
 Assisted in the teaching of lessons
 Prepared all of the teaching materials for the tutors
Activities and Awards
Animal Science Academic Achievement Award April 2013, 2014
University ofVermont Equestrian Team Sept 2011-Dec 2014
University ofVermont Pre-Vet Club Sept 2011-Dec 2014
University ofVermont Dean’s List 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Certifications
Certification: Biosafety in Research Laboratories Training (North Grafton, MA 2015)
ProfessionalDevelopment
Participant: Biotechnology, Infectious Disease,and Microbiome Conference, Cambridge, MA 2016