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Work History
Education
Skills
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Additional Information
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Certification
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ResearchAssistant

Sourashis Bhowmik

Research Assistant
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Proactive, Resourceful, Dedicated to learning and exploring application-based career paths outside of academia. Skilled Scientific Researcher with 1 year of experience in research laboratory environments. Expertise in analysis, problem-solving, and quality-focused professionalism. A fast learner working towards greater knowledge and experience in Finance through university-accredited courses. Bachelor of Science in Biophysics from UCLA (June, 2021)

Overview

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3
Languages
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Certifications
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4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

UCLA Molecular Biology Institute, Reisler Lab
Los Angeles , CA
2021.07 - Current
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
  • Learned multiple molecular biological techniques.
  • Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Purified Yeast Actin, Yeast Cofilin, and Yeast Drebrin Proteins
  • Preparation of cell cultures for protein purification and assay analysis of purified proteins
  • Worked closely with Postdoctoral Research staff on special projects as needed.

Research Assistant

UCLA Health, Travis Lab
Los Angeles , CA
2019.08 - 2020.03
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Synthesized and purified over 16 retinoid compounds used for studies
  • Performed retinal extractions on mice and studied effects of ultraviolet and visible light on absorption
  • Performed transfections of retinal proteins into E-Coli for further study
  • Performed Library Screenings with chicken cone cells for unknown Rhodopsin in retina
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biophysics

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
2017.09 - 2021.06

Skills

    Data and statistical analysis

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Accomplishments

    Completed 6 months of Independent Research Projects as a student in the fields of Biological Membrane Dynamics and Cell Architecture.

    High School Student Council Executive (2014-2017)
    ● Led a team of 32 Student council members alongside Three other Executives
    ● Organized and managed the Student Council Events Budget (6000 USD Equivalent)
    ● Planned, Organized, and Executed events throughout the year [Children’s Fun Fair,
    Seasonal Dances, Annual Talent Show]
    ● Planned, Organized, and Executed Annual Prom with 15 Prom committee members

    Delia School of Canada Valedictorian (Class of 2017)

    Harvard Book Prize Winner, 2016

Additional Information

Freelance Artist:

Attended and self-promoted artworks in multiple collegiate and inter-collegiate social events.

Worked on Commission and sold custom artworks for 3 years.

Software

Python

MatLab

Certification

BSL-2 UCLA

Interests

Interacting in Financial Markets via Investing

Planning, Organizing, Volunteering in large-scale social events

Timeline

Lab Assistant

UCLA Molecular Biology Institute, Reisler Lab
2021.07 - Current

Mice, Zebrafish Training

2020-02

Lasers and Photobiological Training, UCLA

2019-09

Research Assistant

UCLA Health, Travis Lab
2019.08 - 2020.03

BSL-2 UCLA

2019-08

Bachelor of Science - Biophysics

University of California, Los Angeles
2017.09 - 2021.06
Sourashis BhowmikResearch Assistant