1. 12 West Lawn Rd.
Livingston NJ, 07039
(973)-303-5504
jenniferlipton1@gmail.com
Jennifer Lipton
Education:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
B.S. in Forensic Science Biology option,
Expected Graduation May 2016
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.43
Relevant Courses
Criminalistics Biology and Life Sciences Chemistry and Physical Sciences
FRNSC 100 - Introduction to Forensic
Science
BMB 251/252 - Molecular and
Cell Biology I and II
CHEM 110/112 - Chemical Principles
I and II
FRNSC 210 - Essential Practices of Forensic
Science
BMB 400 - Molecular Biology of
the Gene
CHEM 111/113 - Experimental
Chemistry I and II
FRNSC 400 - Courtroom Proceedings and
Testimony
BMB 401/402 - General
Biochemistry I and II
CHEM 210/212 - Organic Chemistry I
and II
FRNSC 410- A Scientific Approach to Crime
Scene Investigation
BMB 442 - Laboratory in
Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and
Molecular Cloning
CHEM 213- Laboratory in Organic
Chemistry - Writing Intensive
FRNSC 411 - Criminalistics: Trace and
Impression Evidence
MICRB 201 - Introductory
Microbiology
PHYS 250/251 - Introductory Physics
I and II
FRNSC 413 - Criminalistics: Biology MICRB 202 - Introductory
Microbiology Laboratory
FRNSC 415 - Laboratory in Crime Scene
Investigation
MICRB 410 - Principles of
Immunology
FRNSC 421 - Forensic Molecular Biology BIOL 322 - Genetics
FRNSC 475 - Forensic Science Seminar
FRNSC 485 - Coalescence of Forensic
Science Concepts
ANTH 411- Skeletal Forensic Anthropology
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Lab Skills:
Biology Trace analysis / microscopy Chemistry
PCR / Quant PCR Polarizing light microscopy IR
STR Analysis Stereo light microscopy Analyze mass spectraldata
Capillary Electrophoresis Chemical microscopy Analysis 1H and 13C NMR data
Isolation and analysis of DNA Compound microscopy TLC
Presumptive and confirmatory tests of
biological fluids
Hair and fiber analysis Crystallization
Immunochromatographic assays Impression analysis Distillation
Gel electrophoresis Fingerprint analysis Titration
Recombinant DNA creation Calorimetric assays
Centrifugation
Column chromatography
Protein purification
Medium preparation
Simple and differential staining

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Employment:
Course Assistant for FRNSC 411: Trace and Impression Evidence Fall 2015 - Present
 Ensure safe laboratory procedures are being followed
 Developing strong understanding and technique of stereo light and polarizing light microscopy
 Assist in educating students in various microscopy and chemical skills
 Grade laboratory reports and homework in a timely manner
 Set up exercises and package evidence
Bottle King, Livingston New Jersey Summer of 2015
Harbor Hills Day Camp, Mendham NJ Summer of 2013
Middle School/ High School Tutor September 2008 - June 2012
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Extracurricular Activities:
 Member of Forensic Science Club at The
Pennsylvania State University Fall 2012 - Present
 Member of THON special interest group Ohana at
The Pennsylvania State University Fall 2012 - Spring 2014
 Committee member of Rules and Regulations for THON 2015 Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
 Member of the Italian Student Society at The Pennsylvania Fall 2014 - Present
State University
 Committee member of Rules and Regulations for THON 2016 Fall 2015 - Present