From: mschweder@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu (Mark Schweder)
Newsgroups: bionet.jobs
Subject: Molecular Biologist Position Sought
Date: 19 Aug 92 17:56:32 GMT
Organization: Agronomy Dept, Univ of Florida

Mark E. Schweder
6421A SW Archer RD
Gainesville, Florida  32608
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Voice 904-335-7637

OBJECTIVES

I desire to obtain employment in a laboratory or technical setting that
would allow me use my skills as a biochemist/molecular biologist and/or
electronics technician or that would allow me to apply my interests. 

EDUCATIONAL RECORD

August 1987 to current date:

Botany Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611.
Graduate student working on an advanced degree under the direction of Dr.
George Bowes in his Photosynthesis Research Laboratory. The emphasis of my
studies are on the effects of increased CO2 concentration and varying light
intensities on the biochemistry and molecular biology of photosynthetic
cells. 

August 1983 to May 1987:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 South University, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72204. Received the Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a
minor in chemistry May 18, 1986. Pursued postbaccalaureate studies for one
year in biology and chemistry after graduation in preparation for
admittance to graduate school. 

January 1978 to April 1980:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 South University, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72204. Biology major, withdrew from the university April 1980 to
begin working for the Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company. 

December 1976 to October 1977:

Air Force Speciality Internship Course 5INT00500, Avionics Inertial and
Radar Navigation Systems Specialist. 314 Avionics Maintenance Squadron,
Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. Graduated October
29, 1977. 

November 1976 to December 1976:

AN/APN-147/ASN-35 Maintenance Course 4AMF32874. 314 Avionics Maintenance
Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076.
Graduated December 6, 1976. 

November 1975 to June 1976:

Avionics Inertial and Radar Navigation Systems Specialist Course 3ABR32834.
USAF School of Applied Aerospace Sciences, Kessler Air Force Base, Biloxi,
Mississippi 39534. Graduated June 30, 1976. 

September 1973 to June 1975:

Green High School, 1737 Steese Road, Greensburg, Ohio 44232. Graduated June
6, 1975. 

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

September 1990 to current date:

Plant Science Laboratory, Agronomy Department, University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida 32611. Retained as a Biological Scientist. My
principal responsibility has been to develop a reliable Random Amplified
Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) system. This system involves using the Polymerase
Chain Reaction (PCR) and random 10 base primers to synthesize random DNA
fragments from genomic DNA. The DNA fragments are subsequently separated by
agarose gel electrophoresis and polyacrylamide Denaturing Gradient Gel
Electrophoresis (DGGE). RAPD technology is used to distinguish
intraspecific and interspecific differences in DNA and to follow the
inheritance of DNA fragments. I have also been given the responsibility of
identifying the presence of a desirable glutenin gene inherited from wheat
in a wheat-rye cross. Identification of this glutenin gene involves the use
of PCR and a set of primers specific for the gene. This system generates a
set of specific DNA fragments which are restricted to confirm the presence
of the glutenin gene. Other responsibilities include the extraction and
purification of genomic DNA, digesting the DNA with restriction
endonucleases, separating DNA fragments with agarose gel electrophoresis,
blotting DNA onto nylon membranes, preparing and using radioactive probes
for detecting sequences on the blots (RFLP analysis). Additional
responsibilities include preparing genomic DNA and cDNA libraries, cloning
specific DNA fragments, preparing DNA fragments for sequencing as well as
using and maintaining a variety of laboratory instruments. Finally, I am
experienced in the use of IBM and VAX mainframe computers as well as
microcomputers in data analysis. 

August 1987 to September 1990:

Photosynthesis Research Laboratory, Botany Department, University of
Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611. Retained as both a Research and
Teaching Assistant. Duties involved quantifying the expression of enzymes
of the photosynthetic carbon reduction and photosynthetic carbon oxidation
cycles in extractions obtained from whole plants exposed to varying CO2
concentrations and light intensities. Other responsibilities included
teaching the laboratory sections of Integrated Principles of Biology BSC
2010C, Introductory Plant Physiology BOT 3503L and Plant Anatomy BOT 5225C.

April 1980 to June 1987:

Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company, 2205 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72206. Retained as a Distribution Operations Technician. Duties
involved trouble-shooting and repairing all types of residential methane
consuming appliances. Other responsibilities included locating and
repairing gas leaks in homes and businesses when reported by the customer,
also restoring gas service to customer premises because of repairs made on
mains, service lines and meter risers. Quit June 30, 1987 to attend
graduate school at the University of Florida. 

July 1975 to November 1977:

United States Air Force, 314 Avionics Maintenance Squadron, Little Rock Air
Force Base, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. Retained as an Avionic Inertial
and Radar Navigation System Specialist, 32854. Duties involved
troubleshooting and repairing the APN-147 Doppler Radar Navigation System
and the associated ASN-35 Navigation Computer on the C-130 aircraft.
Honorably discharged November 23, 1977. 

PERSONAL DATA

I was born January 21, 1957 at Tampa, Florida and married September 14,
1979 to Lisa M. Patterson. We have three children: Thomas J. Schweder, 12;
Claira D. Schweder, 10 and; Alexandria P.A. Schweder, 8. We have lived in
Gainesville, Florida since July 1987 so that I could attend graduate school
at the University of Florida. Lisa is a receiving clerk at the local
Wal-Mart. My interests include computers, biking, swimming, SCUBA diving,
sailing and photography. 

PERSONAL REFERENCES

Available upon request.