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Biography:     MELISSA L. ERICKSON
7815 Grinnell Court East
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
(612) 240-0250
melissa.l.erickson@ndsu.edu

CAREER OBJECTIVE
A position where I can use my knowledge in the areas of biotechnology, chemistry and microbiology. I want to participate in the area of research with an opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences.

EDUCATION
North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota August 2003-present
Major: Biotechnology and Microbiology
Minor: Chemistry
Dean’s List
Scholarships:
• Donald Moum Memorial Scholarship
• Freshman Academic Scholarship
Honor Societies:
• Phi Eta Sigma
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Lakeville Highschool, Lakeville Minnesota September 2000-June 2003
GPA: 3.85/4.0
Part of the National Honor Society
Took electives in chemistry, biology and the earth sciences

WORK EXPERIENCE
Canterbury Park Shakopee, Minnesota November 1998-present
• Facilities Department
Duties include cleaning the building after the races and the upkeep of the building during the races
• Marketing Department (October 2000-August 2003)
Duties included construction of vinyl and paper signs. Also gained experience in sign design using the computer program Flexi Sign.
North Dakota State University August 2006-present
• Student Research assistant
Duties include flushing oocytes from sheep ovaries to be used in slide preparation, cutting tissues and making slides, immunocytochemistry aand image analysis.

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
Extensive experience in the laboratory
Histology-Tissue cutting
Microscopy
Immunocytochemistry
Image analysis
Speaks intermediate Spanish and French
Has traveled extensively throughout the United States and some travel abroad
Participated in the training of new employees

REFERENCES
References available upon request.

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