Choose a clean, professional template for an Immunochemist. Use a reverse-chronological layout so hiring managers see your latest lab roles and publications first. That layout reads well and keeps ATS parsing simple.
Keep length tight. One page works for early-career immunochemists. You can use two pages if you have many patents, peer-reviewed papers, or grant history.
Use ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Set body text to 10–12pt and headers to 14–16pt. Keep line spacing at 1.0–1.15 and add clear margins for white space.
Structure your sections with standard headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Education, Skills, Publications, and Certifications. List techniques, assays, and instruments under Skills with concise bullet points. Put high-impact results and numbers in Experience entries.
Avoid fancy graphics, multi-column layouts, and embedded tables. Those elements often break ATS. Stick to simple bullets and plain section headings instead.
Watch these common mistakes: overcrowded pages, inconsistent dates, and vague verbs. Don’t hide methods like ELISA, flow cytometry, or western blot behind general phrases. Spell out acronyms at least once.
Make your resume scannable. Use short bullets, active verbs, and one achievement per line when possible. That makes it easy for humans and software to find your lab skills.