Cover letter Mrs White, My name is Alberto Smith, and I am intersted in the position fo research assistant for your business, as advertised in your website. I am a chemistry graduate from Cambridge Universityand during my time at university I worked part time at a paint shop. There, I have had a lot of practice mixing ingredients at the exacts proportions, as well as documenting my processes down to the gram. These,acording to the ad, are the main functions of a research assistand at your lab. I have also done voluntary work for a local charity, where I have learned well to work in a team as well as being able to make decisions under pressure. During my degree, I have specialized in farmacology, so I have extensive knowledge on the biochemestry involved in the making of drugs, as well as the security protocols to reduce the hazards of working with these materials. I am a fast learner and will soon be a valuable part of the team. I am sure that all of the above makes me an ideal candidate. Please find attached my CV. I am avalaible for an interview at any point during the month. Looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Alberto