From: mschweder@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu (Mark Schweder)
Newsgroups: bionet.jobs
Subject: Molecular Biologist Position Sought
Date: 27 Aug 92 15:38:05 GMT
Organization: Agronomy Dept, Univ of Florida

Mark E. Schweder
6421A SW Archer RD
Gainesville, Florida  32608
mschweder@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
mschweder@ifasgnv
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:

Graduate student working in the Photosynthesis Research Laboratory, Botany 
Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611. 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, Gaines-
ville, Florida 32611. Retained as a Biological Scientist. My principal respon-
sibility has been to develop a reliable Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD)
system. This system involves using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and ran-
dom 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 respon-
sibility 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 gener-
ates a set of specific DNA fragments which are restricted to confirm the pre-
sence 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 labora-
tory 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 cycle, photosynthetic carbon oxidation cycle, starch and suc-
rose synthesis pathways in extractions obtained from the leaves of plants 
exposed to varying CO2 concentrations and light intensities. Other responsibil-
ities 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 trou-
bleshooting 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 custo-
mer 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 Univer-
sity 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.