Anoushka Swain
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting, and specimen handling. Specializes in Neuroscience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Hayes Laboratory at UPENN
05.2023 - Current
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Ran behavioral assays of rats
- Injected rats (IP, LCV, SubQ) and mice (IP, SubQ)
- Sliced brains in Cryostat, plated slices on slides, ran PCR.
Research Assistant
Marist College
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Observed effects of ATPase deletion in C.elegans
- Performed microscopy analysis using Fiji ImageJ
- Co-author in upcoming paper regarding ATPase deletion.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the advancement of the field.
Medical Assistant
Northern Medical Group
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Input patient information post-doctor's appointment
- Updated patient information.
Hostess
Crew Restaurant
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
- Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
Education
Neuroscience (Pre-Medical Track)
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA05.2026
SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL
Poughkeepsie, NY06.2022
Skills
- Data Collection
- Quality Assurance
- Research Paper Writing
- Research Reporting
- Data Analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Odiya
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Research Assistant
Hayes Laboratory at UPENN
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Northern Medical Group
08.2021 - 08.2022
Hostess
Crew Restaurant
07.2020 - 07.2023
Research Assistant
Marist College
08.2019 - 06.2022
Neuroscience (Pre-Medical Track)
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL