Resume - Molecular Biology - Anthony Romeo

ANTHONY SCOTT ROMEO [email protected] 2480 Galway Place, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (408) 547-7500

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant (FTE) October 2008 – Present Genentech, South San Francisco, CA Research Assistant (contractor) July 2008 – October 2008 Genentech, South San Francisco, CA • Development of PCR-based methods and automation of DNA extraction • Performed validation and qualification of assays for new molecular entities in a GMP lab • Write validation protocols and reports • Revision and creation of new SOPs and documents to support PCR lab functions • GMP Experience; ensure GMP and EH&S compliance (e.g. equipment qualifications) • Coordinated design, relocation, GMP qualification and 5S for release of the new PCR lab space Graduate Researcher August 2006 – Present Dr. He, Biology Dept., SFSU, San Francisco, CA • Thesis title: Functional Analysis of the RUS Gene Family in Arabidopsis Thaliana. • Helped fellow researchers fine-tune and master molecular engineering protocols. • Administered lab computer systems for backup and security of research data. • PCR, RNAi, DNA extraction and purifications, DNA sequencing, bacterial and plant transformation, molecular cloning, gene mutagenesis, recombinant DNA • NCBI BLAST, WU BLAST, Multiple Sequence Alignments, Gene annotation, Bootstrapping, Phylogenetic modeling, MS office, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, Mac Vector, Sequencher • Nanodrop, Kodak Imaging, Steris Autoclave, Yamato Sterilizer, Sterile techniques Graduate Teaching Assistant Aug. 2006 - May 2008 Biology Department, SFSU, San Francisco, CA • Taught critical thinking and lab skills, scientific methodology, and team-oriented problem solving. • Completed a yearlong teacher partnership program that enhanced student exploration of science. • Referred by students as one of their most enjoyable and engaging classroom experiences. Undergraduate Researcher June 2005 –July 2006 Dr. Asch, Biology Dept., YSU, Youngstown, OH • Studied expression levels in Neurospora crassa when cultivated using different carbon sources. • Generated Neurospora and purified DNA, RNA, and Proteins for comparative assays. • 2D gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA, fungal culturing, Statistical modeling with SPSS Undergraduate Lab Assistant Aug. 2005 – May 2006 Biology Department, YSU, Youngstown, OH • Managed research laboratory materials to support both research and class molecular labs. • PCR, DNA extraction and purifications, Cesium Chloride plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, molecular cloning, recombinant DNA

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology (Thesis) San Francisco State University

Expected May 2010 3.77 GPA

Bachelor of Science in Biology, (Cell & Molecular) Minor in Computer Science & Information Systems Minor in Chemistry Youngstown State University

May 2006 3.04 GPA