Michael E Seth

9504 W Running Deer Trail

Peoria, AZ 85383
623-299-5541
meseth@asu.edu
March 20th, 2015
Dr. David Treiman
Neurology Research Director
St. Josephs Hospital & Medical Center
350 W Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Dear Dr. Treiman,
I learned about your recent research technician opening in the Epilepsy Research Lab at
St Josephs Hospital from the Dignity Health careers page online, and I would like the
opportunity to discuss the position further with you. I admire St Josephs national
recognition in the fields of high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics and
epilepsy research, amongst other notable achievements. Based on your companys
mission statement about caring for the poor and under deserved, I believe my health care
exposure and experience with Phoenix area clinics serving the homeless and those in
poverty will allow me to strive within a career with St Josephs. Moreover, my previous
experience with epilepsy and neuro research at Arizona State University will benefit both
myself, and the laboratory, allowing me to bring a different perspective in order to
contribute positively and significantly to the laboratory team.
I am confident that my background and skills in research techniques will prove to be an
effective match for your qualifications. I have had a great deal of laboratory experience in
neuroscience as well as general chemistry and biology. In the lab, I have performed
subject tests to determine scent preferences (an independent study for a fragrance
company) and I am currently analyzing the EKG data associated with these trials. While
working for Dr. Burleson at Arizona State University, I successfully applied my research
skills and worked closely with the subjects and data being studied. I supported the
research in completing assigned experiments, subject testing, and recorded and analyzed
massive amounts of EKG data. This experience gave me the opportunity to work closely
with a team of researchers, and helped me to understand the importance of good lab
practice. My research experiences have been positive ones due in part to my interpersonal
skills. I am reliable, organized, and enthusiastic to learn. I am sure that I will carry over
the same enthusiasm and skill in doing research at your institution.
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In addition to the above, I have excellent spoken and written communication skills. I am
proficient in SPSS statistical software, MS Office, EKG Scorer and several other research
programs. I can handle and protect sensitive and confidential data with integrity. I can
work alone or in a team (as per the demand of the project), and I can easily complete

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research and correlate data on a timely and accurate schedule.

I am extremely interested in joining your esteemed and progressive epilepsy research
department, and am confident that once you read my resume and application you will
grant me an opportunity to meet you in person to discuss my candidacy further. I will
follow up my application prior to March 27th, 2015; however, if you wish to contact me
sooner you may reach me at 623-299-5541 or email me at meseth@asu.edu. Thank you
for taking the time and consideration to review my application.
Sincerely,

Michael E Seth

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