Aashir Merchant
Syosset
Summary
Outgoing student pursuing flexible, part-time employment with a keen interest in biology. Equipped with practical experience in laboratory techniques, including micropipetting and DNA isolation. Eager to apply meticulous attention to detail and perseverance to learn in a scientific role, with hands-on experience, and a solid foundation in laboratory skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOH Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Levittown
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed cash register operations and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Trained new front-of-house staff on policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints with professionalism and care.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Hospital Volunteer
Northwell Health
Huntington
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in waiting areas and patient rooms.
- Observed patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted nurses with non-medical tasks, such as delivering meals and running errands.
- Navigated the hospital premises with ease, providing assistance where needed.
- Helped with special events hosted by the hospital, such as health fairs or fundraisers.
Dental Internship
Innovative Dental
New York City
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Acquired knowledge of stringent cleanliness standards in medical settings.
- Assisted dental staff with patient scheduling and appointment management.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2029
High School Diploma -
Syosset High School
Syosset, NY06-2025
Skills
- Laboratory techniques: micropipetting, PCR, DNA isolation, creating a plasmid, etc
- Training and mentoring
- Money handling
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Detail-oriented
- Persevering
- Attention to detail
Research
- Bact-H, the Future, Syosset High School, 2022-2023, A theoretical system that would be able to mass produce hydrogen using Clostridium beijerincki as a hydrogen-producing bacteria that would mass produce hydrogen to be used as an energy source as a replacement for current fossil fuels.
- An Investigation on Soil Moisture's Effect on Erosion, Syosset High School, 2022-2023, An investigation where the soil moisture was changed to see if there was an increase or decrease in the amount of soil eroded.
Certification
- March 2025 - Stop The Bleed workshop
- August 2023 - 30-hour workshop in Genome Science at Cold Spring Harbor Labs DNA Learning Center
- July 2022 - 30-hour workshop in recombinant-DNA technology at Cold Spring Harbor Labs DNA Learning Center
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FOH Team Member
Chick-fil-A
08.2024 - 08.2025
Dental Internship
Innovative Dental
06.2023 - 08.2024
Hospital Volunteer
Northwell Health
09.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stony Brook University
High School Diploma -
Syosset High School
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