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Box 000, 3700 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ms. Jane Doe
Big Biotech Company
Someplace, CA

Dear Ms. Doe:

I was very pleased to learn on Jobtrak at the University of Pennsylvania that Big Biotech Company has an opening for a Research Assistant. I will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree and would like to be considered for the position.

As a Chemical Engineering major I have completed coursework and laboratory classes in biotechnology and genetic engineering, as well as courses in mathematics and physics. I am currently involved in a research project on cancer genetics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, analyzing tumor and blood cultures for mutations and deletions using DNA hybridization. Last summer I had the opportunity to work at Pfizer, where I participated in Enzyme Assay Development. This project involved gene assays, high throughput screening, data analysis, and the use of automated laboratory equipment.

In addition to my research experience, I have extensive experience working in groups, through both class projects and extracurricular activities. I am the Community Service Chair for the Society of Women Engineers at Penn, where I helped to organize a Girl Scouts Technology Day. I am also a Peer Advisor with the Engineering Peer Advising Council. I feel that I offer well-developed communication skills and the ability to make a strong contribution to team projects.

I have been following Big Biotech’s development of gene-based medicines with great interest, and I would be very pleased to begin my career with the company that is in the forefront of bringing genomics-derived drugs to clinical trial. My resume is enclosed; I look forward to meeting with you to discuss this opportunity. Please feel free to contact me if I can provide any additional information.

Sincerely,

Jane Jones

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