1. FRANCHESCACRUZ
111 HAZAEL STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
H: 4015196000 | C: 4013451200 | franchesca95.cruz@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Biologist seeks to improve the scientific community by performing accurate research and
complying with all laboratory safety protocol and standards.
SKILLS
Gel Electrophoresis Writing and executing SOP's
Western Blot Evaluated data obtained weekly using
PCR bioinformatics tools.
DNA and Protein Extraction, Isolation, Media Preparation
Purification, and Quantification Computer Proficiency (Microsoft, Cygwin,
Bacterial Transformation Linux, UGENE, Excel, GENIUS)
Light microscopy and phase contrast ELISA assay
microscopy UV and Vis Spectrometry
LANGUAGES
Bilingual in English and Spanish
WORK HISTORY
RHODE ISLAND NSF EPSCOR
SURF Fellow | Rhode Island College | May 2015 - September 2015
Developed protocol for protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, western blot, snap ID, and fluoresce in
situ hybridization (FISH).
Collected and analyzed biological data about relationships between organisms and their environment.
Conducted basic and applied research on protein extraction and isolation.
Communicated research results to individuals in the industry, government and general public.
Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FELLOWS PROGRAM
SE Fellow | University of Rhode Island | May 2014 - December 2014
Assisted with planning Eco-Exploration Camp science based curriculum for kids ages 5-14
Oversaw grant funding for scholarships.
Successfully created a pre and posttest to examine students progress of learning about renewable

2. resources.
URI EXTENSION OUTREACH CENTER
Youth Educator | University of Rhode Island | December 2015 - June 2016
Led statewide field trips for grades K-6
Trained new educators on the field trip curriculum
Assisted in transporting materials from Providence to Kingston.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island | 2016
University of Rhode Island Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, BS Microbiology.
Emphasis in Microbiology
Recipient of DiMaio Scholarship
Coursework in Biology, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry
Coursework in Genome Testing and Laboratory Robotics