Dennise Mejia is seeking a position as a research scientist where she can utilize her research skills. She has a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Bemidji State University. She has research experience from projects at Bemidji State University and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Her skills include laboratory techniques in chemistry and biology as well as fluency in Spanish and Portuguese.

1. DenniseMejia dennise.mejia@live.bemidjistate.edu
2044 Oakdale Avenue, Apt #318 ~ West Saint Paul, MN 55118 ~ (218) 407 –5904
Objective To obtain the position of Research scientist where I can utilize and build upon my
research skills in any type of setting. My background has given me the hands on experience in
office work and working with others as a team. I am responsible, disciplined, hardworking,
thorough, orderly, capable of teamwork, honest, easy to learn, among others. Regarding a
scholarship I was able to study and complete a B.S in Molecular Biology and a B.A in Chemistry
at BSU, Bemidji. Passionate about learning new scientific skills. Enthusiastic team player adept
at providing leadership while also learning from fellow team members. Experienced in managing
various projects simultaneously.
Education Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Research
Experience Bemidji State University,January 2016 – December 2016
Research Assistant
Presented a senior project by preparing TCL-Lipid raft targeting of TC10 and EMK mutation
research.
Draft content discussing methodology and findings for publication.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR headquarters-Saint Paul, MN) - Summer 2014
MinnAqua Program Intern
 Gave fishing and aquatic educational programs during the summer to school age youth,
preschool children, families, people with varying levels of physical ability, and people from
diverse cultural backgrounds.
Salus Global Partners GC S.A.S,Bogota, Colombia January 2015 – December 2015
Research Assistant
Collaborated across labs to identify a novel bacterial cell cycle checkpoint induced by
starvation.
Investigated the physiological changes of starving bacterial cells.
Developed a cell synchronization protocol for the replication of bacteria cells.
Assisted with medical field research, archived medical inventory and provided assistance to
patients with medical health care.
Additional
Convergys, Bogota,Colombia March 2015- December 2015
Agent
Provided excellent customer service to AT&T Postpaid clients.
Answered incoming calls from customers to take orders, answered inquiries and questions,
handled complaints, troubleshooted problems and provided information.

2. Information Technology Services, MNSU Mankato,Mankato, MN August 2012 – April 2013
ITS Student Consultant
Assisted and advised students and staff members at Minnesota State University, Mankato on
using special software’s and computer programs to track all issues managing all kinds of
operating systems.
Dealt with customer inquiries and complaints in a polite and efficient manner.
Provided support via walk-in, telephone, e-mail, as well as remote assistance.
Assisted in troubleshooting skills of routers, switches, and firewall to ensure the availability
and smooth running of computing infrastructure.
TSA-Tecnología en Seguridad Avanzada Ltda,Bogota, Colombia Feb 2010 – July 2010
Administrative Assistant
 Gave management support in work schedules, appointments, computer programing, and IT
assessor in different computer programs with customers and suppliers.
 Created spreadsheets and organization of documents to be used and archived.
Juegos y Tareas, Bogotá, Colombia February 2010- August 2010
Tutor
Assisted children up to age 12 in either disciplinary or academic difficulties.
Taught them in different areas such as Math, English, Spanish, Biology, and Portuguese.
Activities
SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), MSU- RSO
Vice-president 2012-2013, Member 2012 – Present
Educated Hispanic college students about the seriousness of education through discussion,
demonstrations, and interactive activities.
Leadership in different scientific projects developed by freshman and sophomore students.
CNA Certification
Colombia, 2010
Lexington Health Department
Social brigade- Natural Disasters USA
July 2009
Bemidji State University
Dean’s list- Fall 2014, Spring 2016 and Fall 2016
Skills
Laboratory Skills
Chemistry: visible spectroscopy (Hewlett Packard and Ocean Optics Diode Array
Spectrometers); IR and NMR spectroscopy; GC-MS; TLC; titration; calorimetry; synthesis:
separation and purification (degradation, recrystallization, extraction, filtration, distillation).

3. Biology: Experience with dissection; chromatography; DNA isolation and fingerprinting by PCR;
DNA and protein synthesis; enzyme kinetics; EKG (ECG); light microscope experience.
Languages
Fluent in verbal and written Spanish and Portuguese.
Computer Skills Proficientin Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and HTML.