Biology Resume Samples
The average job receives hundreds of resumes for a single opening—so it’s up to you to grab the reader’s attention from the start! Review our biology resume examples below for suggested phrasing, structure, and content when you apply to an internship or entry-level job. Remember that the examples below are meant as guides only. Your resume needs to reflect your value-add for the specific role to which you’re applying. Use a format that speaks to you, and include your unique academic and professional achievements.
Biology Internship Resume
Kumar Snow
100 Home Street • Somewhere, NY 00000
555.555.5555 • Username@Email.com
EDUCATION
Carlita University | Rapid City, SD | Expected May 2021
Bachelor of Science, Biology
NYC High School | New York, NY | Graduated June 2017
RESUME SUMMARY
Motivated third-year biology major with extensive experience performing coastal field work and laboratory research (experienced BSL 1 and 2 environments), including performing fish and marine life cell cultures and sample preparation for HPLC. Excel expert, well versed in compiling and assessing data. Skilled in use of autoclaves, biolyzers, and microscopes (compound, electron, stereo/dissection and X-ray)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Carlita University
Jan 2019-Dec 2019, Rapid City, SD
- Served as teaching assistant for BIO 111 lab classes; supervised students during lab exercises and managed set up of samples for faculty lab analyses.
- Coordinated with professor to organize study groups and review sessions in preparation for exams, quizzes, and lab practicums.
Lab Assistant, RC Fisheries office
Summer 2019, Rapid City, SD
- Created encrypted, Excel-based database for compiling lab results of fish necropsies, providing fishery staff with secure 24/7 access to test results and reducing delays by 11% since previous summer.
- Perform lab and in-field necropsies of fish and other marine life in Rapid City.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Proficient in MS Excel, BioKM, BioVis3D, ImStar
- Certified PADI Scuba Diver since 2015.
- Carlita College Farmers’ Market, Volunteer, September 2018–Present
Entry-Level Biologist Resume
Kumar Snow
100 Home Street • Somewhere, NY 00000
555.555.5555 • Username@Email.com
EDUCATION
Carlita University | Rapid City, SD (May 2019)
Bachelor of Science, Biology
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Adept at lab setup and maintenance. Proficient in recording and maintaining accurate records of procedures and test results.
- Specialist in performing mammalian cell cultures and sample preparation for HPLC.
- Trained and experienced in IHC guidelines, microtome, embedding, and the use of multiple microtomes including cry microtomes and ultra-microtomes.
- Experienced in BSL 1 and 2 environments. Skilled in use of autoclaves, biolyzers, and microscopes (compound, electron, stereo/dissection and X-ray).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lab Technician, Pennington County Fisheries office
June 2019-Present, Rapid City, SD
- Created encrypted, Excel-based database for compiling lab results of fish necropsies, providing fishery staff with secure 24/7 access to test results.
- Perform lab and in-field necropsies of fish and other marine life within Pennington County. Collaborated with State DEC to control disease outbreaks among freshwater systems throughout county.
- Train new hires in use of lab technology and county’s lab protocol.
Teaching Assistant, Carlita University
Jan 2016-Dec 2018, Rapid City, SD
- Served as teaching assistant for BIO 111 lab classes; supervised students during lab exercises and managed set up of samples for faculty lab analyses.
- Coordinated with professor to organize study groups and review sessions in preparation for exams, quizzes and lab practicums.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Proficient in MS Excel, BioKM, BioVis3D, ImStar.
- American Institute of Biological Sciences, Member since 2018.
- Certified PADI Scuba Diver since 2015.
