1. William Parker
26 4th
Avenue Roebling, NJ 08554 (609) 668-7359 william.parker0214@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a microbiology position in a laboratory setting as well as expand and improve my
knowledge of laboratory procedures
EDUCATION
Mississippi State University, GPA 3.42 Mississippi State, MS
College of Arts and Science
Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology
• Shackoul’s Honors College; Alpha Epsilon Delta Honors Society; American Medical Student
Association; American Society for Microbiology
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine Jan 2014 – May 2014
Laboratory Assistant in Toxicology Research Laboratory
• Presented research on the anti-inflammatory potential of 5,6-EET-EA at the Undergraduate
Research Symposium at Shackoul’s Honors College
• Assisted in organizing the Research Laboratory in order to conduct research on
Endocannabinoid Immune System Effects
• Conducted spleen cell culturing of mice and media preparation
• Conducted antibody staining for flow cytometry
Day One Leadership Program Aug 2010 – Dec 2010
Community Outreach Team Leader
• Led a team in advertising and marketing in Starkville, Mississippi for local farmers market
• Organized meetings to address local farmers market infrastructural concerns which included
tree planting, tent building, and construction in order to improve the market’s business
LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
• Media Preparation
• DNA Extraction
• Cell and Tissue Culture
• Cell Counting
• Fume and Chemical Hood
Practices
• Flow Cytometry
• ELISA
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Streak Plating
• Sterile Technique
• DNA Cloning
• Light Microscopy
• Micropipetting
• Staining Techniques
• Blood Cell Counting
• Centrifugation
• Autoclave Preparation
VALUE-ADDED SKILLS
Language French (Intermediate)
Technology Microsoft Office Suite, Scholarly Research Databases, Adobe
Acrobat, Prezi, Social Media Platforms
Instrument Trumpet Player, Famous Maroon Band