Victoria Savona is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology at Northeastern University. She has extensive laboratory skills and experience in areas such as pipetting, chromatography, and species identification. Her professional experiences include working as a Software Quality Engineer at PHT Corporation where she verified corrections to clinical trial protocols. She also interned at the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology where she imaged and cataloged Lepidoptera specimens.

1. VICTORIA SAVONA
49 Worthington Street, Apt. B-4 | Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts | 518-330-9560 |
savona.v@husky.neu.edu
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA 2016
Candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a dual Minor in Chemistry and Psychology
Courses: Principles of Biology I & II, General Chemistry I & II, Calculus I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Genetics and
Molecular Biology, Foundations of Psychology, Drugs and Behavior, Sensation & Perception, Biological Psychology,
Vertebrate Zoology, Biochemistry, Neurobiology, Physics I & II, Animal Behavior
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Laboratory: Pipetting, distillations, crystallizations, preparing buffers, gel electrophoresis, vertebrate dissection, agarose
gel runs, SDS-PAGE, chromatography, column chromatography, chemical synthesis, microscopy, titration, filtering,
aseptic techniques, bacterial analysis, agar plating, gram staining, vacuum filtration, species identification, enzyme
activity, restriction analysis, enzyme kinetics analysis, bioinformatics and GLP formatting
Computer: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
PROFESSIONL EXPERIENCE
PHT Corporation, Charlestown, MA 2015
Software Quality Engineer
- Served as liaison between Project Managers for validation of promised functionalities in clinical trials to some of the
world’s top Pharmaceutical companies.
- Formally verified a correction to any defect or discrepancy between clinical trial protocol specification and its
corresponding hardware and software.
Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, Cambridge, MA 2014
Lepidoptera Imaging/Database Intern of Lepidoptera and Ant rooms
- Imaged and handled approximately 8,000 Lepidoptera specimens.
- Detailed and cleaned antique Denton and Riker mounts.
- Transcribed associated taxonomic and collection information into spreadsheets and the Harvard database.
Villa Italia, Schenectady, NY 2010 — 2014
Cashier/Receptionist/Barista/Baking Assistant
- Produced pastries, cookies and beverages through proper measurement, preparation and combination of specific
ingredients.
- Sanitized all equipment and utensils to maintain a healthy and sterile environment.
- Spoke directly with customers ordering customized event cakes and assortments to ensure to uphold the business’
promise of integrity, quality, design and punctuality while bringing the customer’s ideas to life.
Albany Ear, Nose and Throat, Albany, NY 2012
Shadowed ENT Physician
- Observed patient care procedures including but not limited to laryngoscopies, microsuction of ear canals and routine
check-ups of the sinus area.