LEANDRA B.

JONES
1950 Howell Mill Rd, Apt. 2022, Atlanta, GA 30318 · 912-695-7695
Leandrajones88@gmail.com · linkedin.com/in/leandra-jones-rankins-ph-d-9bb626a0

To obtain a position where I will be able to apply the skills gained in my work experiences and
coursework in order to contribute significant value to an organization.

EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2015-PRESENT
BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR, TRENHOLM STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MONTGOMERY, AL
• Taught General Biology I & II (In-person, online and hybrid course)
• Taught Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (In-person, online and hybrid course)

SEPTEMBER 2020-PRESENT
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
ATLANTA, GA
• Performed Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
• Analyzed data using SoftMax Pro software
• Performed SDS gel/western blot analysis using GenScript and Biorad instruments
• Utilized iBright for imaging
• Performed multiplex cytokine analysis
• Performed cell culture
• Performed Bacterial cell culture
• Conducted lyophilization of vaccine samples
• Developed Vibrio cholera ghost (VCG) vaccines

AUGUST 2013-JUNE 2020

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Montgomery, AL
• Isolation of extracellular vesicles
• Performed nanosight tracking analysis (NTA)
• Performed Bradford-Lowry protein analysis,
• Performed SDS gel/Western blot
• Performed Dot blot
• Used EVOS imaging microscopy
• Conducted bacterial cell culture
• Used Image J software for analysis
• Used GraphPad Prism software for data entry
• Mentor for high school, undergraduate and master level students
 AUGUST 2011-MAY 2013
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
PETERSBURG, VA
• Conducted Bioinformatics studies
• Performed RNA extractions
• Performed Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR)
• Performed Gel electrophoresis’

May 2006-December 2010

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
SAVANNAH, GA
• Measured Ammonia levels using necessary biological techniques

EDUCATION
MAY 2020
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MICROBIOLOGY, ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Dissertation: The effect of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on extracellular vesicle biogenesis and
composition.

MAY 2013
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, VIRIGINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master’s Thesis: Comparative genomics reveals new candidate genes for gastrointestinal
parasite resistance in small ruminants.

MAY 2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
MINOR: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
MAGEC-STEM Honor Program: Ammonia volatilization loss from surface applied livestock
manure.

SKILLS
Broad range of organizational and laboratory experience.
 Computer literate with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
 Microbiology experience such as gram stain, ELISA,
microbiological identification, and cell culturing
 Positive attitude with strong leadership skills
 Teaching experience
 Willing to learn
 Works well with a team or solo
 Attention to detail
 Great written communication
 Capable to maintain record of each test performed

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ORGAINZATIONS
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Member Since 2013
Beta Beta Beta National Honor Society Member Since 2010
Alabama State University (ASM) August 2019 – May 2020

HONORS AND AWARDS

Alabama State University Research Symposium
 Won Outstanding Oral Presentation Award-- March 2020
Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Fellowship
 Fellowship Recipient --2015 to 2020
Virginia State University
 Graduate Student Scholarship Recipient--2011 to 2013
Minority Access to Graduate Education and Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (MAGEC-STEM)
 Program Recipient-- 2006 to 2011

REFRECENCES

Dwanna Crowder, MPH Vida Dennis, Ph.D.

Sr. QC Microbiology Associate Associate Professor of Microbiology
Dendreon Alabama State University
TEL: (404) 824-5308 TEL: (334) 604-9205
Email: dwannacrowder@live.com Email: vdennis@alasu.edu

Qiana L. Matthews, Ph.D. Audrey Napier, PhD

Associate Professor of Microbiology Dean, Department of Biological Sciences
Alabama State University Alabama State University
TEL: (334) 604-8443 TEL: (334) 604-8410
Email: qmatthews@alasu.edu Email: anapier@alasu.edu

BK Robertson, Ph.D.
Professor and Executive Director
Graduate Programs in Biological Sciences
Alabama State University
TEL: (334) 229-4423
Email: brobertson@alasu.edu