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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, PA
05.2026

SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2022

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
Anoushka Swain