Isaida C.

Rivera Mercado
Villalba, PR 00766
Isaida.rivera1@upr.edu
939-328-7335

Rachael Valdez, HR Manager

Southfield, Michigan
United States of America 48034
media@labcorp.com
336-436-8263

Dear Mrs. Valdez:

My name is Isaida Rivera Mercado from Villalba, Puerto Rico. I am a student at the University
of Puerto Rico in Ponce, where I study Biomedical sciences. I am writing in response to your ad
for an open position for a Clinical Laboratory Technician. I have found such a position available
on the LabCorp website. I understand that my experience and education in the field of science is
why I understand this makes me an excellent candidate for this position. I am extremely
interested in this position.
I am familiar with the field of science, I have experience working both with microorganisms and
with different equipment used in this field such as microscopes and test tubes, I have also
worked with agarose gels, among others. In addition, I know the different solutions for said
equipment. The field where this position comes from is like where I come from, that is, I
comply, and I know the team that is going to be used.
LabCorp's goal undoubtedly goes hand in hand with my goals, which is why I promise to work
hard and hand in hand with you to learn more about this profession and continue expanding my
knowledge in this field and my professional career. Thanks for your time.
I enclose my resume which highlights my skills and techniques obtained throughout my years of
study. I am convinced that this position will lead me to grow both professionally and personally.

Respectfully,

Isaida C. Rivera Mercado

Enclosure: Resumé
 Isaida Rivera Mercado
Bo. Tierra Santa Sector Valle Escondido 11082
Villalba, PR 00766
939-328-7335
Isaida.rivera1@upr.edu

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Get a job in a laboratory where I can share my skills and knowledge.

EDUCATION
 Undergraduate Senior in the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, PR. | August 2017-
B.S. in Biology with emphasis in Biomedical Sciences. (Expected graduation: December 2023)

 Escuela Lysander Borrero Terry at Villalba, PR

High school diploma 2017

EXTRA CLASSES
Parasitology University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, PR | January 2020-May2020
Know the different parasites, microbes, microorganisms, and the different diseases that these can cause.
In addition, I was able to observe each one under a microscope to know their different differences. (Grade
A)

First Aid University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, PR | August 2019- December 2019
Preparation for any type of emergency. Know the different ways to save a person. (Grade A)

SKILLS
Knowledge in PCR, spectroscopy infrared analysis, pipetting, knowledge of different stains, chemical
synthesis, safe laboratory practices, bacteria culture technique, chromatography, ethical conduct,
dissection, centrifugation, crystallization, filtering, scientific written, extraction and knowledge of the
differences in light microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. Knowledge of the latest software
updates, online marketing, project applications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word,
social networks, and analysis of data. Bilingual language.

REFERENCES
Academic and work references available upon request