1. Victor M. Paulino
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 377-9058 • victorpaulinom@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a rewarding and challenging position as a research assistant to broaden my knowledge and gain additional professional
laboratory experience working as part of a team for the advancement and growth of the organization.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology - May 2015
Rutgers University - School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ
Dean’s list, Spring 2015
Elizabeth and Arthur Reich Scholarship Award, Fall 2010 & Spring 2011
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
The Effect of MG132 on HSP70 Expression Post-Thermally Shocked NMuMG Cells Sep 2014 – Dec 2014
 Prepared experimental treatments and performed RNA integrity tests, qRT-PCR, and Western Immunoblot to analyze gene
expression at the mRNA and protein level.
Graminicolous Colletotrichum Species Manipulate Their Environmental pH via Secretion of Ammonium Sep 2013 – Dec 2013
 Prepared liquid and solid fungal culturesamples,manipulated the startingpHof the samples, and conducted pH changetests and
ammonium level tests in a time-course manner as well as performed data analysis (ANOVA).
Homogentisate Metabolism in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA-7 Jan 2014 – May 2014
 Conducted research, utilized DNASTAR’s SeqMan, SeqBuilder,EditSeq and MegAlign programs to examine nucleotide and amino
acid sequences, utilized motif and BLAST searches to identify and organize genes in a pathway, and constructed phylogenetic
trees of the genes.
Deciphering Anti-GMO Rhetoric from Scientific Fact Jan 2015 – May 2015
 Conducted research, and collected the public backlash on GMOs from multiple blogs and articles as data to analyze the public
perception on GMOs as well as compare different types of GMO products.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Assistant
Rutgers Department of Plant Biology & Pathology, New Brunswick, NJ Fall 2013
 Prepared and managed microbial culture samples to be used for experimentation. Inoculated culture samples with treatments
to assist in plant pathology studies.
 Utilized and managed lab equipment including Petri dishes, test tubes, autoclave, laminar flow hood, centrifuge, gel apparatus,
Vortex mixer, filtration systems, and pipettes.
Laboratory Assistant
Rutgers Department of Food Science, New Brunswick, NJ Fall 2010 - Summer 2011
 Managed lab equipment includingtesttubes,beakers, graduated cylinders,burettes,and pipettes. Prepared chemical substances
to be used for experiments. Ordered needed equipment for the lab supervisor.
Office Assistant (Fall 2010-Summer 2011)
 Answered phone calls,and operated photocopy machine. Organized folders and incomingmail for department staff. Retrieved
and forwarded important documents including receipts and invoices.
Skills
Recombinant genetics, RT-PCR, Electroporation, DNA analysis, Restriction digests, Gene cloning, Northern blot, Southern blot,
Western blot, Chemical sample preparation,Culture media preparation, Bioinformatics, Microscopy,Gel electrophoresis,MS Office,
exceptional mathematical skills, Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
Volunteer
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Hillside Summer 2010
Church of the Assumption,RosellePark July 2009
National Honors Society (Math Tutor for Elementary Students & Community servicefor the town’s elderly) Fall 2009 –Spring2010
High School
G.P.A 3.8/4.0
Top 10% of GraduatingClass,Elected into National Honors Society June 2010
Football Player in RosellePark High School,NJ 2005 - 2009
Elected football captain in RosellePark High School August 2009 – December 2009