A Real Scientist

[MSUFan]

Well as some of you know, I am a Sophomore at Michigan State University and studying Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology. Today I officially accepted a job offer for the summer doing research for one of the best biochemistry professors at our school.

I am so very excited to start working this summer and getting some real hands on experience. Not to mention I get paid. I can't believe that for so long I got to watch my Dad be a scientist and do research. Now I get to be a real scientist and do research and bust my butt for what I want. It is amazing because this job actually entails research and won't be just washing dishes. My boss (mentor) is a brilliant man and I'm going to learn a ton.

Basically what I'll be working with is RNA Polymerase II and researching mechanisms and how exactly this enzyme works. It is one of the most intricate enzymes in the human body. Some of the things I'll be doing is Polymerase Chain Reactions, Rapid Chemical Quench flow, phosphorimaging, and running electrophoresis gels. Here's a little bit about my boss and his research, guess you could say my research too.
http://www.bmb.msu.edu/faculty/burton.htm

[Rico]

Big congrats bud!  You've worked hard and hung in there.  Sounds like a great job and a good fit.  Mom and I are very proud of you!

[davekill]

Congratulations!!!

You are going to do great things and are one of our countries most valuable assets.

I'm not just "blowing smoke" cause I'm taking peginterferon alfa -2a. 10 years ago it didn't exist.

So from me and everyone else who will benefit from your hard work, Thank you!

[Geekyfanboy]

That's fantastic!!! Congrats!!

[jedijeff]

Congrats on the summer job, sounds exciting

[moyer777]

You know, it's posts like this that really rock.

I love your passion for your work, and what a great opportunity you have been presented with!

Congrats!

[Ktrek]

There's no better teacher than experience in life and it sounds like you have a humdinger coming! Congrats and throw yourself into the work. It will be a valuable experience for you.

Kevin

[The IC]

Congrats.

Master those networking skills so that you can walk out of college and into a job.

[billybob476]

Congrats. Amazing news! Relevant summer jobs like this are what are going to put you ahead for full time positions once you get out of school.

[Meds]

Well done dude. It's great to see someone who has such a passion for a new job. Enjoy it, and when it gets hard keep on going.