Archana Sundar
Researcher
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Focused Research Assistant currently pursuing degree in Behavioral Neuroscience and formal education and advanced research experience in addiction studies. Adept at conducting interview data collection, literature reviews and data synthesis and analysis. Well-versed creating efficient systems to organize and manage experimental data in biochemistry, animal, and human lab settings. Experienced in working with adult populations in a varying clinical settings.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
Certifications
10
10
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Cofrin Logan Center
Lawrence, Kansas
08.2019 - Current
- Administered data collection procedures to participants in a human lab setting in decision making studies in young adult populations related to money, alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana use.
- Supported design and implementation of survey instruments such as Qualtrics to obtain study information.
- Organized paperwork, including participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data using Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences.
- Presented materials to facilitate discussions on potential future directions with team.
Research Assistant
Center For Applied Neuroeconomics
Lawrence, Kansas
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Administered multiple programs using fixed and progressive ratios in an animal lab setting in working memory, delay discounting, and resurgence studies in relation to decision making.
- Exemplified proficiency in operating and maintaining nose poke equipment, lever press equipment, running wheel equipment, and rat husbandry equipment.
- Exemplified proficiency in administering data collection programs in MED-IV.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to generate reports and presentations to improve overall lab knowledge and understanding.
Nurse Aid
Village Shalom Senior Living
Overland Park, Kansas
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Evaluated, monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery for 8 late-stage dementia residents for 16 hours at a time.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
- Used PointClickCare to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
Behavioral Health Volunteer
Shawnee Mission Medical Rehabilitation
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Completed documentation and performed clearance procedures for visitors and directed to appropriate facility.
- Completed documentation and performed clearance procedures for weekly Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholic Anonymous participants.
- Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Research Team Member
International Genetically Engineered Machine Compe
Boston, Massachusetts
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Studied antibiotic resistance with CRISPR systems.
- Researched the Inhibition of Gene Expression of the AcrAB-TolC Efflux Pump in E. coli BL21 (DE3)
- Performed gRNA propagation, annealing, and ligation in Cas9 plasmids experiments and documented all findings.
- Coordinated with mentors to write grant proposals to secure funding from the American Society of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology HOPES Program, Dixon Family Foundation, Twist Bioscience, DeskGen, and New England Biolabs.
- Coordinated with personal mentors to secure professional mentorship with Sean Riordan, PhD, Dan Haruth, PhD, and Todd Eckdahl, PhD.
- Competed against collegiate teams internationally to gain experience with collegiate level research presentation.
Education
High School
Blue Valley West
Overland Park 08.2014 - 05.2018
Healthcare Certifications & Test Preparation
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS 01.2018 - 08.2021
Behavioral Neuroscience - Addiction Studies
University of Kansas
Lawrence 08.2018 - Current
Skills
Research and analysis
Research reporting
Literature reviews
Research design
Project Management
Inventory and supply management
Questionnaire development
Data analysis
Affiliations
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority Incorporated
Certification
Licensed Nurse Aid
Timeline
Research Assistant
Cofrin Logan Center
08.2019 - Current
Research Assistant
Center For Applied Neuroeconomics
01.2019 - 04.2020
Nurse Aid
Village Shalom Senior Living
01.2019 - 01.2020
Behavioral Neuroscience - Addiction Studies
University of Kansas
08.2018 - Current
Healthcare Certifications & Test Preparation
Johnson County Community College
01.2018 - 08.2021
Research Team Member
International Genetically Engineered Machine Compe
10.2015 - 10.2016
Behavioral Health Volunteer
Shawnee Mission Medical Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 06.2018
High School
Blue Valley West
08.2014 - 05.2018