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Audrey May Young2852 Antelope Ct.Lafayette, CO 80026
AUDREY MAY YOUNG
OBJECTIVE Position in Quality Assurance/ Control as an Assistant, Associate or Technician in brewery sciences or brewery biotechnology research and development.
EDUCATION B.S., Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology, December, 2013; University of Colorado, Boulder.International Baccalaureate Diploma, summa cum laude, 2010; Centaurus High School, Lafayette.
MEMBERSHIPS Colorado Association of Biosciences, 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
2015-Present Brewery Quality Control Intern, John Allhouse, Crazy Mountain Brewery, Vail, CO. Developing brewery microbiological techniques such as microscopic examination, tests for mixed strains and contamination, wort stability testing, and cell counting for pitch rate. Responsible for yeast and bacteria harvesting, sampling, storage and cultivation. Intern projects interact alongside brewers to establish quality control throughout the brewery such as designing proper sanitation methods, designing a sensory taste panel, and adding a beer library. Interns design and produce a beer to present at Ed Fest Music Festival. (Full-Time).
2014 Professional Research Assistant, Jim Huntley Labs, BioFrontiers Institute, Boulder, CO. Execute preparation and running of DNA and RNA sequencing runs for customers such as Avery Brewing using cutting-edge biotechnology such as Illumina MiSeq and HiSeq full genome sequencing as well as Bioanalyzers, Q-Bit, PCR, qPCR, and spectrophotometry. Perform customer service, machine maintenance, library construction, quality control tests, record keeping, data analysis. (Full-Time).
2010-12 Laboratory Assistant and Technician, Winey Labs, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. Maintained yeast and bacterial quality assurance / control for culturing specific strains for the research of Spindle Pole Body (SPB) formation and chromosome segregation using microtubules during DNA replication. Led and supervised media prep and cultivation testing, lab sanitation, sterilization, autoclaving, and organization. Stocked laboratory equipment and supplies and logged and organized research books and papers. (Part-time).
LABORATORY PROTOCOL AND COMPUTER SKILLS
PCR, qPCR, and rtPCR Primer Design Autoclaving HiSeq and MiSeq Tissue Banking Cloning Bioanalyzing Microscopy DNA and RNA Extraction Genetic Transformation Enzymatic Assays Spectrophotometry Bacterial Cultivating Experimental Design Preparation of Solutions cDNA Synthesis SDS-PAGE Customer Service Antibody Coupling Western Blot Microsoft Office 2013 Agar and Media Prep ApE Plasmid Editor HPLC ELISA Lab Sanitation Lab Organization
LEADERSHIP ROLES
2013-14 Founder of Brewery connoisseur club “Beer Break”. Colorado brewery tour exploring a new
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Audrey May Young2852 Antelope Ct.Lafayette, CO 80026
brewery every Thursday. Members are also encouraged to come to Beer Break special events such as Oktoberfest’s, Avery Release Parties, beer festivals, home brew classes, and brewery openings. Beer Break has visited over hundred breweries.
2010-13 President, Global Dental Brigades, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. Led fundraising activities and meetings for the Global Dental Brigades. Coordinated fundraising events for supplies and travel logistics. Served as a dental assistant for two weeks in Panama, providing care to native Panamanians who do not have access to dental care. As head of the primary fundraising event, led the largest Global Brigade fundraiser in the world with a successful charity concert at the University of Colorado—raising $70,000 in one night.
2010-13 Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology Mentor, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. Volunteered as an event organizer for the Annual Cancer Symposium. Organized guest speaker events; wrote articles for MCDB newsletter and presented opportunities to new MCDB students.
2006-2014 Fundraiser and Promoter, Lafayette, CO. Participated in fundraising activities, silent auctions, and other volunteer events including: Molecular Biology Science Fair, 2013-2014 (judge); BVSD CordenPharma Science Fair; 2014 Special Olympics Polar Plunge; Bonfil’s Annual Blood Drive; Eco Warriors for Earth Day.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE AND COURSEWORK
Biology of the Cancer Cell (MCDB 3150). Investigated the dimensions of cancer as a genetic and cellular disease involving chemicals, viruses, and radiation as causes of cancer. Topics covered include correlation of cancer and diet along with prevention of cancer. Course covered cancer epidemiology, cancer risk factors, proto-oncogenes, oncogenes, and cancer suppressor genes.
Mechanisms of Aging (MCDB 5680). Completed studies in aging as a biochemical process emphasizing genetic, cellular, and molecular mechanisms such as oxidative stress, apoptosis, and mitochondrial biogenesis. Course was designed to examine immortal-like cells and different rates of aging between organisms as well as the cause of aging and degenerate diseases. Topics explore the potential for anti-aging drugs and genes that contribute to aging.
AWARDS AND HONORS
UMC Schafer Leadership Scholarship, 2013. Received a $1,000 award at the University of Colorado, which is given to one university student who experienced unexpected challenges and opportunities as a leader. Awarded to me when I accepted the leadership responsibility and accomplished goals as President of the Dental Brigades.
Academic Awards, 2006-2010, with an International Baccalaureate Diploma, 2010. Completed the IB Diploma, an internationally recognized rigorous curriculum. Through the IB program, received 12 college credits, which were accepted by the University of Colorado. Received academic awards every year based on GPA of 3.7 or higher.
REFERENCES AND MENTORS
Dr. John Allhouse, Head Brewer, Crazy Mountain Brewery, Vail, CO; 303-596-9716.Dr. Mark Winey, Chairman and Professor, MCDB Department, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO; 303-492-3409.Dr. Jamie Prior Kershner, Director, Next-Gen Sequencing Facility, BioFrontiers, Boulder, CO; 303-735-1255. Mr. Steven Gao, Manager, Next-Gen Sequencing Facility, BioFrontiers, Boulder, CO; 720-421-8361.
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