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Randolph B Caldwell

 

 Hitlstrasse 9

80997 Muenchen

Tel. 089 8922 3619

E-mail: eurovol@email.com

 

EDUCATION:

 

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD

  •  Master of Science in Biotechnology May 1996

     

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    The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN

  •  Bachelor of Science in Microbiology May 1993

      

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    Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston San Antonio, TX

  •  Distinguished Honor Grad-basic lab tech program July 1985

      

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    Naval Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes Great Lakes, IL

  •  Honor Grad-corpsman program November 1984

      

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    Oak Ridge High School Oak Ridge, TN June 1980

     

     

    EXPERIENCE:

     

    Researcher Creatogen AG ('99-present)

    • Research theme: The characterization of Salmonella typhimurium secreted effector proteins as

    possible carriers of heterologous epitopes.

    • Techniques performed include: PCR, sequencing, cloning, transformation, electroporation,

    Western blotting, fluorescent light microscopy, FACs, and other general lab procedures.

     

     Researcher Institut für Genetik u. Mikrobiologie der Universität München, Lehrstuhl für Genetik(‘98)

    • Under the scope of an SFB project, I performed molecular, genetic and cytological research for

    actin-myosin dependent processes in the dimorphic fungus Ustilago maydis.

    • Techniques performed included, but were not limited to: PCR, sequencing, cloning,

    transformations, chemical and UV mutagenesis, fluorescent light microscopy, fixed and live

    cell staining of the cytoskeleton, intracellular organelles and cellular processes.

     

     Laboratory Scientist II SRA Technologies, Inc., Rockville, MD (‘93 to ‘97)

    • Primary duties: DNA sequencing of HIV and other viruses, mutational analysis

    and research & development of diagnostic assays.

    • Cell culture, virology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics and R&D work.

    • Assays and procedures performed: RT-PCR, PCR, DNA sequencing, leukocyte isolation, end

    point dilution testing, viral titration, MT-2 syncytium forming assay, reverse transcriptase

    quantification, cloning, HTLV I/II quantification and capture plate ELISA’s.

    • Other duties: supplies, QC, and helping to implement GLP procedures.

    • Instrumentation used most frequently: PE-GeneAmp PCR System 9600, ABI377 Automated

    Sequencer.

     

    A Type-Specific Non-Isotopic Quantitative Assay for HTLV I and HTLV II

    Proviral DNA.

     Randy Caldwell, K. Suryanarayana, Eric Haux, James Lane, and Daniel Gallahan.

    SRA Technologies, Inc., Rockville, MD, 20850: Abstract.

    • Assay developed and presented at a seminar hosted by Dr. Robert Gallo, Baltimore. MD.,

    September 1997.

     

     Lab Aide Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (‘90 to ‘93)

    • Phlebotomy and medical laboratory testing.

    • Prepared specimens for testing in-house and off-site.

     

     Phlebotomist Techs on Call, Knoxville, TN (‘90 to ‘91)

    • Technical staffing service-phlebotomy.

     

      Cook/Chef Knoxville, TN

    • Chili’s (‘89 to ‘90)

    • Hawkeye’s Corner, Too! (‘88 to ‘89)

    • Canteen Catering, Knoxville Convention and Exhibition Center (‘87 to ‘88)

     

     Corpsman/Lab Tech United States Navy (‘84 to ‘87)

    • NEC 0000, 8501.

    • Blood-bank, chemistry, special-chemistry, hematology, and bacteriology.

    • Operated, maintained, and troubleshot Astra, Beckman ACAIII, TDX, SMAC, Syva

    QST, computers, microscopes, incubators, centrifuges, and other general lab equipment.

    • Minor duties included patient care and medical procedures.

     

     Assistant Manager Strohaus Concessions Knoxville, TN (‘82)

    • 1982 World’s Fair and Energy Exhibition.

     

     SKILLS:

     

     • Operating knowledge of IBM PC’s and compatibles, MACs, Sequencing software, HTML,

    Web Publishing, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Corel, Oracle, Database Management Systems,

    RLIMS (Relational Laboratory Information Management System), Excel, SQLASSIST, and others.

    • Operating knowledge of Apple Macintosh computer systems and applicable analysis software:

    Sequencing Analysis, Factura, AutoAssembler, Sequence Navigator, and Genescan Analysis.

    • Languages spoken: English, German, basic Spanish and traveller’s Russian.

     

    COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

     

     • Vice-president Washington, D.C./Baltimore Chapter of the University of Tennessee

    Alumni Association-'96-'97.

    • A member of MENSA.

    • Boy Scouts of America-Eagle Scout, member Order of the Arrow and an Assistant

    Scoutmaster until joining the Navy.

     

     

    References available upon request