MEMORANDUM
To: Dr. Erika Paterson, ENGL301 Professor
From: ****** ENGL301 Student RL
Date: March 6, 2015
Subject: Progress Report for Application Package
I have organized a progress report for the application package assignment so that I can plan ahead and stay on schedule. The application package is targeted towards a summer research assistant position at the Michael Smiths Laboratories located at UBC. Below are points to summarize and provide context for the job description, qualifications, significance, and schedule.
Job Posting
The job position was posted on UBC Careers Online website at: https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php/pid884975?s=jobs&ss=jobs&mode=form&id=705a2b640f5d6edc6d6a654a103d085c
Job Description
As a research assistant at Dr.J.Piret’s lab, duties include operating aseptic cell cultures, microscopy, and analytical instruments, preparing solutions, research, recording data, and complying with safety procedures. The Piret Lab is researching ways to optimize therapeutic cell bioprocesses by looking at cellular physiology and engineering approaches. The ultimate goal is to develop effective cell-based therapies to improve treatments for diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Significance
I’m interested in Piret’s lab position because I want to gain more research lab experience and integrate actual research experience with my future co-op search for bioinformatics jobs. In addition, I have experience with the majority of lab techniques mentioned from my previous biology degree such as microscopy, preparing solutions, and research. I’ve also volunteered at ICORD, a research spinal care clinic, whereby I had experience translating some of the research papers into layman terms for the blog. My interest and experience make me a strong candidate for the position.
Schedule:
| Week | Tasks |
| March 7 | Complete cover letter |
| March 8 | Revise resume (pdf and online) |
| March 10 | Complete 3 letters requesting references |
| March 11 | Actual advertisement with correct MLA documentation |
Please contact me by email at xxxxxx if you have any questions or feedback regarding my progress report.
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