Francisco S. Rodriguez is seeking employment as a medical laboratory scientist/technologist. He has over 10 years of education in the US under an F1 student visa and is currently completing his clinical internship. He has received several academic honors and has relevant experience working as an intern and note-taker. He is requesting sponsorship for an H1B work visa as he is currently an international student.

1. Francisco S. Rodriguez 1
To Whom It May Concern,
I am an international student from the Philippines seeking employment as a Medical Laboratory
Scientist/Technologist. For more than ten years I have studied high school and college in the US
under the F1 visa. I believe my qualifications suits your requirements for an excelling Laboratory
Technician. As an F1 international student visa holder, I will need sponsorship (H1B working visa)
to work legally in the United States. Please know that I am willing to shoulder expenses concerning
the processing of my employment visa.
I am currently a Medical Technologist Student Intern in Florence M. Cook School of Medical
Laboratory Science under Kean University’s Medical Technology Program. I would finish my
training on August 2, 2016.
Also, during my college years, I was on the Dean’s List in 2013, 2014 and 2015. I have also worked
as a note-taker for students with disabilities that has helped me gain essential organization, time
management and communication skills to fulfill the job position effectively.
Thank you for acknowledging my letter.
Francisco S. Rodriguez

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Francisco S. Rodriguez
56 Sixth Street, Edison, NJ 08837
732-986-7521
francisrod47@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking entry-level position in Medical Technology. Ambitious professional who will
demonstrate skills acquired in college and who has excellent time management skills, who is
willing to cooperate with fellow workers. Current skills are geared towards science-oriented
premises like clinical laboratory work but have more than enough knowledge in computers.
EDUCATION:
 Kean University, Union, New Jersey. September 2010 - August 2016
B.S. Degree in Medical Technology with English Minor
Academic Honors: Dean’s List (2013, 2014 and 2015)
 Middlesex County College, Edison, New Jersey. September 2005 – May 2010
Graduated with Associate’s Degree of Applied Science for Medical Technology
Academic Honors: Dean’s List (2010)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ ep 2015 to Aug 2016
Florence M. Cook School of Medical Laboratory Science – Clinical Internship
Responsibilities:
 Successfully finished Microbiology clinical rotation wherein my clinical training is composed
of specimen plating (four quadrant streak), determining gram positives or gram negative
bacteria under the microscope, worked on bacteriological unknowns, inspect positive and
negative growths on urine and performed rapid tests such as Staph Latex Kit, Streptococcal
grouping kit and Hemoccult. For instrumentation, loading blood cultures on BD BACTEC
system, stained slides using the MIDAS III stainer, did basic functions of the VITEK bacterial
system where specimens are identified using GP or GN cards and finally, performed drug
sensitivities for specimens as outlined in protocol.
 Completed Blood Bank rotation in Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel where my
training included ABO and RH testing, Weak D testing, AB type retest confirmation, Antibody
screen and identification, manual and automated cell washing, elution, resolved ABO
discrepancies, autoantibodies or missing antibodies.
 Completed Urinalysis and Blood Gas rotation wherein my training is composed of using
technical instruments such as CLINITEK Atlas for preliminary evaluation, identifying crystals,
bacteria, RBC or WBC using microscope, performed pregnancy test, ictotest, hemoccult or
reducing sugars, used ABL 800 analyzer. Observed Chloride Sweat Test on outpatients.

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 Successful completion of Clinical Chemistry rotation by using Laboratory Information System
(LIS), Sunquest and MOLIS systems, performed daily QC, troubleshooting, operation of DXI,
DXC and ARCHITECT immunoassays, performed Tacrolimus test and protein
electrophoresis.
 Finished Hematology and Coagulation clinical rotations using instrumentation such as Sysmex
XE-2100, CellaVision, DM96, Bio-Rad Variant II, and ACL Top CTS 700.
 Did Research project and placed 3rd on Poster Competition during Meridian Health Research
Day for alternative drugs for VMRSA (Vancomycin Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus
Aureus) treatment.
 Observed Sharing Network in New Providence, NJ-a Solid Organ and Tissue laboratory.
 Observed New Jersey Department of Health Laboratory, Trenton, New Jersey
 Observed in Central Jersey Blood Center, for Blood Donation procedures and operational
procedures.
Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ May 2008 to May 2009
Student Internship from Middlesex County College
Responsibilities:
 Successfully performed various department rotations in the medical laboratory such as
microbiology, chemistry/urinalysis, hematology, blood bank and phlebotomy as outlined in
Middlesex County College, Medical Technology course curriculum.
 Responsibilities in Microbiology include plating specimens, manual gram stain, analyzing
various specimens in microscope such as gram positive and gram negative bacteria while
observing parasitic specimens, loaded blood cultures on the BD BACTEC system, performed
API strip testing and observed senior techs using the VITEK bacterial identification system..
 Responsibilities in chemistry and urinalysis include specimen labeling and delivery to the
appropriate bench, sample dilutions and urine dipstick and osmolality. Observed senior techs
use the ADVIA CENTAUR system.
 Responsibilities in Hematology include staining specimens using Wright Stain, identification
of RBC and WBC morphology, did manual WBC, reticulocyte and sperm counts on the
hemocytometer.
 Responsibilities in Blood Bank include pre-analytical processes, basic ABO and Rh
identification, performing DAT and IAT, manual wash of tubes using saline, Antibody screen
and identification using panel. Also did elution for positive DAT. Observed senior techs how
blood bags are tested, issued and stored.
 Successfully performed and acquired the number of sticks needed during Phlebotomy rotation
under the supervision of a senior phlebotomist.
 Successfully passed all written and practical tests given at the end of each department rotation.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Kean University Sep 2013 to Dec 2013
Note-taker for Students with Disability
Description: The Disabilities Department in Kean University specializes in finding aid for
students who have documented disabilities. The Office of Disability Services provides assistance
and accommodations for all students with documented physical, medical, learning, emotional
and/or psychological disabilities, both temporary and permanent.
Website: http://www.kean.edu/offices/disability-services
Responsibilities:
 Effectively take notes for assigned students with disabilities in a lecture classroom setting.
 Managing important paperwork regarding timesheets and payroll.
 Maintaining anonymity as a note-taker in the classroom and not revealing any personal
information about a disabled student
SKILLS:
 Computer skills: MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint), Chemistry specific
computer skill: ACD/ChemSketch
 Typing Speed: 43 to 46 WPM
 Proficient in English and grammar language with good communication skills
 Efficient laboratory skills especially in use of a microscope, have good technique in plate
streaking, slide creation, pipette use and display care in lab equipment handling such as
centrifuge, hood and gas burners.
 Written good research papers in subjects either Scientific or English
 Have qualities of being able to communicate and cooperate with peers as a required trait needed
in a laboratory setting.
 Display good interpersonal skills in social situations and is always willing to give a helping
hand.
REFERENCES:
Perla Simmons – Program Director and Advisor of my Bachelor Medical Technology Program
(Jersey Shore Medical Center)
Tel #: 732-322-1696
Email: Psimmons@meridianhealth.com
Brigitte Cimbolic – Mentor of Blood Bank in Bayshore Medical Hospital
Tel #: 732-739-5847 ext: 4090
Email: BrigC10@yahoo.com
Susan Sable – Director of Microbiology in Jersey Shore Medical
Tel #: 267-231-8597

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Email: ssable@meridianhealth.com
Dr. Roxie James - Advisor of my B.S. Medical Technology Program (Kean University)
Tel #: 908-737-3662
Email: rjames@kean.edu
Stephen P. Larkin – Advisor of my Associate Medical Technology Program (Middlesex County
College)
Tel #: 732-906-2581
Email: SLarkin@middlesexcc.edu
Ranjit Jani – Supervisor of the Microbiology Department at Raritan Bay Medical Center
Tel #: 732-324-4954
Donna Dingle – Managing Assistant Director for Kean University Disability Offices
Tel#: 908-737-4910
disabilityservices@kean.edu