Curriculum Vitae VJ Meyer
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Veronique Jane Meyer is seeking a suitable position that offers career development opportunities. She has a Master's degree in Microbiology from Stellenbosch University and experience as a junior lecturer and technical assistant. Her skills include educating students, researching plant pathogens, and analyzing water samples. She is proficient in various laboratory techniques and equipment.
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- 1. veejanem@gmail.com 1 Curriculum Vitae Veronique Jane Meyer 76 Luckhoff Street Stellenbosch, 7600 veejanem@gmail.com Mobile number: 084 984 0015 Personal Summary A capable, reliable and enthusiastic microbiologist, having recently finished a master’s degree with a background in water analysis and plant pathology. Whether approaching tasks or resolving problems, I adapt to the situation, keep an open mind and take a responsible approach. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm to promote good work practices. Seeking a suitable position within an ambitious and stimulating company, who offers opportunities for career development and rewards hard work. Personal information Age: 28 Driver’s license: Code B Gender: Female Health: Good Marital status: Single Availability: April 2016 Languages: Afrikaans and English Willing to relocate: Yes Nationality: South African
- 2. veejanem@gmail.com 2 Education Stellenbosch University 2006 - 2015 BSc with a double major in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology BSc Honours in Microbiology MSc in Microbiology Employment History Cape Peninsula University of Technology July 2015 –Presently (Contractual agreement) Junior Lecturer Duties  Educate undergraduates in first year biological sciences and third year food microbiology  Educate post graduate students about the thermal destructions of microorganisms, canning of food and food related products, developing a HACCP system and potential food borne pathogens  Provide information regarding standardised practices when working with food and food related products in the food industry  Participate in practical skill development of 1st, 2nd and 4th year students  Assist in development of learning materials  Maintain records monitoring student progress, achievement and attendance  Provide support to students  Participate in departmental programmes as requested  Participate in developing and marking exams, and other assessments
- 3. veejanem@gmail.com 3 Department Microbiology, Stellenbosch University January 2015 - April 2015 Technical assistant (Contractual agreement) Duties  Preparing different culturing media for growing microorganisms  Disposing of biological waste in a correct and safe manner  Planning practical skill development of second year students  Providing assistance to other technical staff Department of microbiology, Stellenbosch University Microbiology/Researcher January 2011 – 2015 Duties  Independent planning  Single-spore isolations, cultivation techniques, DNA extractions using various commercial kits  Collecting and analysing river water for infectious plant pathogens  Infecting onion plants with plant pathogens, in a controlled setting  Developing a cost effective disinfection practice for a local farmer  Chemically analysing chlorine levels in river water  Statistical analysis of data  Oral presentations for departmental seminars, iThemba labs and prospective students  Research assistant for pre-graduate studies  Planning and implementing a practical microbiology class for school learners Mfm radio station, Stellenbosch University Radio presenter February 2010 – February 2013
- 4. veejanem@gmail.com 4 Duties  Hosting radio shows  Informing the listener on scientific developments worldwide  Researching topics and background information for featured content  Planning of future shows  Interviewing local musicians and media coordinators  Liaising with members of the production and technical staff  Writing reviews for books and albums featured on the station website  Partook in community projects Experience and Skills Technical Computer  Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)  Statistica V11  Geneious V5.5 Equipment  Agarose gel electrophoresis apparatus  Conventional PCR machines  Incubators, shakers, pH meters and scales  BioDrop µLITE  Laminars and fume-hoods  Light – and stereo microscopes  Autoclaves  Warm baths, heating blocks, ovens  Commercial kits for DNA extractions  Conventional methods for DNA extractions  Pipettes
- 5. veejanem@gmail.com 5 ï‚· 3Mâ„¢Molecular Detection system ï‚· Spectrophotometer ï‚· Turbidity metre ï‚· Electroporator Additional Information Conferences Meyer, V. J., Botha, A. and Viljoen, A. 2011. Assessing the microbial quality of the Vaal River. 11th Congress of South African Society of Microbiology, Cape Town, South Africa, 6-9 November. Bursaries awarded Stellenbosch University 2006 - 2009 Recruitment bursary US-Recruitment bursary loan National Research Foundation 2011 - 2013 Freestanding bursary Leadership Stellenbosch University, 2013 - 2014 Events planning committee, Department of microbiology Student representative, Department of microbiology
- 6. veejanem@gmail.com 6 References Prof. Alfred Botha Environmental biotechnology MSc promoter Stellenbosch University Telephone: 021 808 5856 Email: abo@sun.ac.za Prof. Altus Viljoen Head of Department Plant Pathology MSc co-promoter Stellenbosch University Mobile telephone: 082 8215 367 Email: altus@sun.ac.za Mev. Méschelle Gey van Pittius Technical assistant Stellenbosch University Mobile telephone: 083 762 3923 Email: mgvp@sun.ac.za