Please provide us with a brief overview of your professional and educational background.
The interviewer wants to gain an understanding of what your qualifications are and determine if they align with the role that you are interviewing for. Your educational background and your professional work experience will assist the interviewer in determining if your skillset is a good fit for this position.
Tell the interviewer about your educational and professional background relating to the scientific field. You should begin with your educational background, where you earned your degree and what your major was. You should then discuss your work experience beginning with your first position in the scientific industry and working your way towards your most recent role.
"I studied chemistry at Villanova University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in science in 2018. Immediately out of college, I began working as an associate laboratory assistant at Viral Labs. In February of 2020, I started working for EA Labs as a laboratory assistant. I still hold that position at this time and I have learned so much from the role and have greatly enjoyed the type of work that I do. I have learned a great deal about safety and best lab practices. I have gotten to prepare and run batch testing. I have also had the chance to work closely with our data review team which has given me knowledge of laboratory documentation standards."
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Anonymous Answer
I hold a bachelor's degree in cellular and molecular biology from Islamic Azad University in Rasht, Iran. It is worth noting that my studies in Germany were evaluated and approved. As part of my academic journey, I conducted research on the "Effect of Algae Extract on Cancer Cells" for my thesis, which was evaluated by ZAB. Our research was fascinating as we assessed cell viability and found potential anticancer effects of the algae extract.
Regarding my work experience, I worked for a year and a half on experiments and analysis of raw milk samples at the Connecticut Milk Lab, including using "Milcoscan." Additionally, I completed two internships. In the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena's Institute of Microbiology, I worked closely with a team for six months on a project involving the isolation and molecular identification of carotenoid-producing bacteria from environmental samples. In Tehran, Iran, I worked on a project for two months related to the extraction of work blood samples during my other internship.
Jaymie's Feedback
This is a thorough overview of your professional experience and educational background. Well done!
