When it comes to research, you may have time for trial and error against hundreds or thousands of test cases to find the right result, but when it comes to your job search, you can’t afford to flub dozens of applications just to find the right version of your resume. Create a resume built on solid principles demonstrated in our science resume samples, and improve your opportunities and job outlook. Take the trial and error out of writing your resume with a sample that demonstrates how to put theory into practice. We also have a great set of tips to help you out, and a resume maker that will walk you through every step of the resume writing process.

Science Resume

1.Chemist Resume Sample

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Chemist
Bane Pharmaceuticals

Tuscaloosa, AL
2011 – Present

  • Research and identify new drug formulations and indications
  • Coordinate the full drug discovery process to identify potential therapeutic and medical applications
  • Characterize novel new indications
  • Conduct extensive testing to replicate findings in a stable environment
  • Transfer successful stable formulations to animal testing prior to clinical trials
  • Discovered the formulation that became the top-selling allergy medication in the market

2. Microbiologist Resume Sample

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Microbiologist
Tasty Yum Foods

Chicago, IL
2012 – Present

  • Perform extensive research into algae as a food additive and nutrition source in common consumer foods
  • Target and select optimal species of algae for experimentation
  • Test for food safety and human palatability
  • Develop formulations of existing company recipes using algae as an ingredient or substitute
  • Produced a green tea ice cream blend using flavored algae as a nutrition supplement

3. Research Assistant Resume Sample

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Research Assistant
University of Hartford

Hartford, CT
2009 – Present

  • Contribute to laboratory research in oncology and cancer studies
  • Evaluate samples of tumor cells using various assay methods and tests
  • Subject cells to unusual conditions in laboratory to determine behavior when exposed to specific substances or environments
  • Prepare comprehensive reports on findings
  • Authored and submitted a paper for publication, “The Behavior of Brain Tumor Cells Extracted From the Pineal Gland Under Spectrum Shifts of UV Light”

4. Research Scientist Resume Sample

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Researcher Scientist
Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD
2011 – Present

  • Manage laboratory operations in a top-ranking teaching hospital, medical center, and research center
  • Advance studies into treatments for cerebral palsy using proposed hormonal methods and therapies
  • Design experiments based on established conditions with the goal of creating a repeatable, stable process
  • Oversee Phase III Clinical Trials in human subjects, including double blind testing
  • Secured more than $10 million in grant funding per year to support further research

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