Laura Rodman is seeking a full-time position in biology or microbiology. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2016 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences and a chemistry minor. Her relevant experience includes temporary research tracing neurons using electron microscopy, isolating a novel bacteriophage through her Phage Hunters work, and serving as a teaching assistant for a microbiology class. She has skills in various laboratory techniques and software.

1. Laura C Rodman laurar8@vt.edu (804) 955-5968
Permanent: 7100 Pineberry Ct, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
OBJECTIVE Secure a full-time biology or microbiology position.
EDUCATION B.S., Biochemistry and Biological Sciences, May 2016
Chemistry minor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA
Relevant courses completed: Biochemistry (lecture and lab), Microbiology (lecture and lab),
Cell and Molecular Biology (lecture and lab), Immunology, Microbial Genetics, Virology
SKILLS Temporary research technician: Janelia Research Campus
 July 18th, 2016-September 16th, 2016
 Traced neurons of the fruit fly brain (Drosophila melanogaster) using electron
microscopy images
Laboratory experience: Phage Hunters
 Isolated novel bacteriophage (information can be found on the PhagesDB database,
under the name Opidoe)
 DNA isolation
 Restriction digest experiments
 Aseptic techniques
 Bioinformatics (Linux OS and DNA Master experience)
Laboratory experience: Cell and Molecular Biology
 Micro pipetting
 PCR
 Protein gel electrophoresis
 Purifying DNA
 Transformation experiments (specifically of E. coli)
Other laboratory techniques performed
 Chromatography
 Western Blot
 Gram staining
 Bacterial identification
 Micro centrifuges
 Spectrophotometers
 Microscopy
Teacher’s assistant for entry-level Microbiology class
 Held office hours and review sessions
 Assisted with grading of exams
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Teacher’s Assistant, Pooh Corner Childcare, Ashland, VA, seasonal between May 2012 and
March 2016
ACTIVITIES Virginia Tech Equestrian Club, big/little chair (2013-2014 academic year), service chair
(January 2015-May 2016)
Actively Moving Forward (AMF), Virginia Tech, December 2015-May 2016