Robert S. Pesich
Professional information
I have experience working in the field of medical research as well as working for non-profit arts organizations in Santa Clara County in the capacity of marketing and funds development.
medical research
Lab Manager / Research Associate, May 2013-Present
Stanford University School of Medicine and Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Senior Life Science Research Assistant, 2003-April 2013
Department of Biochemistry
Stanford University School of Medicine
Extensive experience working with principal investigators and post-doctoral fellows designing experiments and performing skilled technical procedures to gather data in support of assigned
research projects while remaining flexible to changing priorities. Management of daily lab functions including conducting chemical inventories and safety inspections, maintaining specialized equipment, securing hazardous waste and scheduling meetings.
Laboratory Manager & Research Assistant, 2000-2003
Department of Genetics
Stanford University School of Medicine
Life Science Research Assistant
Department of Genetics
Stanford University School of Medicine
Skills
Real-Time qPCR
Tissue culture
Immunohistochemistry
RNA/DNA/Protein purification
Microscopy
Microarray analysis
Handling human blood & tissues
Powerpoint/Excel/Word
SAM Analysis
Photoshop
Copyediting
Grant writing
Managing membership drives
Board development
Funds development
Content management
Program coordinator
Workshop coordinator
Press releases
Public speaking
Research Technician
Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Stanford University School of Medicine
non-profit literary arts
President, Poetry Center San José, January 2013-Present
Board recruitment and development.
Contract management.
Grant writing.
Liaison to San José City Council, San José Office of Cultural Affairs, History Park/San José and Works/San José.
Manage fundraising operations.
Manage social media accounts.
Secure and maintain tax exemption.
2010 - present
Coordinator, The Well-RED Reading Series @ Works/San José, January 2013-Present
Marketing Director for Poetry Center San José, 2004-2007
2010 - present