BIOLOGY CV EXAMPLE
Susanna French
24 Canterbury Road, Dover, Kent, CT18 9JD
[email protected]
0773411936
Recently graduated Biologist eager to begin a professional career in forensic science. Applying for positions
in …… to develop my specialist skills and interest in DNA analysis. My course has provided me with a vast
amount of practical experience and I have demonstrated, in the many the roles shown below I am committed
and organised with an excellent work ethic.
Education
BSc (Hons) Biology (First Class), University of Portsmouth, 2016-2019
A life science degree providing at first a broad range of scientific knowledge, which then through choice of
units specialized in relevant areas such as: genetics, genetic engineering and recombinant DNA techniques.
Achieved 70% in both genetic engineering and recombinant DNA techniques and 75% in genetics.
Technical Laboratory Skills
Amplification of DNA using PCR cycling, reviewing and improving programs
DNA isolation techniques, confident with reagent making and pipetting
Setting up and running gel electrophoresis
Understanding of quality management and control
Analytical techniques including homogenisation, centrifugation and spectroscopy analysis.
Statistical analysis of complex data in relation to genetics.
Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence.
Stereo and compound microscopy
DNA analysis using software including Chromas, Bioedit and Network. Competent in using Microsoft
Office programmes.
Final Year Research Project.
Title “Can a Single Dog Hair Solve a Crime? A study to investigate if a canine can be identified
through the isolation of mtDNA from hair for forensic investigation.”
Successful isolation of mtDNA from canine hair and amplification, tested on agarose gel assays using PCR
cycling and sequenced to provide successful chromatograms that were analysed for SNPs to distinguish
between individual dogs and establish family relationships. It required that I worked methodically and pay close
attention to detail in order to achieve accurate results.
Relevant Experience
July 2018 Work experience in the pharmacology laboratories, University of Portsmouth
Studied the prevalence of β globin-haplotypes; Benin, Cameroon, CAR/Bantu, Arab-Indian and Senegal in
Sudan. This was done by extracting RNA from blood samples taken from sufferers in Sudan and performing
restriction length fragment polymorphisms on the samples.
This allowed me to:
Develop RNA extraction techniques through use of an RNAqueous kit
Enhance my experience of running DNA electrophoresis gels
Gain valuable experience in new techniques such as restriction fragment polymorphisms treatment
Employment History
2018- Current Sales Assistant, Next Retail Ltd.
Providing customer service, maintaining shop presentation, and changing tasks quickly to support other
members of the team
2018 Examination Invigilator and Temporary Office Assistant, Chatham House Grammar School
Organised exam materials, providing safe custody and organising examination stationery and materials,
including question papers, in accordance to regulations
2018 Merchandise Shop Supervisor, Open Championship, Royal St Georges, Sandwich
Effective communication to large team to ensure they understood the tasks requested
Managed a team of eight, dealing with any problems with the team as they arose
Ensured the stock rooms were organised, provided professional customer service
2014-2016 Shop Assistant, Margate Village Bakery
Developed excellent customer service skills from serving customers, answering questions and dealing
professionals with complaints
Prepared and served food ensuring it complied with health and safety standards
2013 Work Experience Margate Medical Centre
Organisation and maintenance of patient records, including laboratory records Attention to
detail when inputting data and updating data records
Additional activities and experience
2018-2019 Biology Course Representative, University of Portsmouth
Liaising between staff and students to address issues and make improvements to the course
August 2015-2017 Volunteer Youth Leader for Christian Union holiday club
Prepared and ran activities for 4-7 year olds incorporating learning elements, Chosen to be a small group
leader, met with the public to advertise and gain feedback about the holiday club
2015-2016 Weekly Youth club leader volunteer, Deep Heat Youth Club
Ran activities and discussions for 11-14 year olds, marketed the club through setting challenges and local
networking
Awards and membership
Biology Society award for the best final year performance in Forensic Biology
E-Student Member of the Biology Society
Attending Biology Society 2019 Annual Student Conference (December)
Other Qualifications
Full, clean UK Driving licence.
280 UCAS points in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and General Studies
10 GCSEs with grades A*-C, including English (A), Maths (B) and Double Award Science (AA)
Certificate in basic food hygiene to widen my knowledge and understanding of standards set at work
Sports Leadership allowing me to safely run sporting activities for children Fully DBS checked for
previous paid and voluntary work.
References available upon request
