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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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Languages
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Certifications
4
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
07.2021 - 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
08.2019 - 03.2020
- 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 09.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
Data and statistical analysis
Clinical microbiology competency
Documentation requirements
Lab testing and reporting
Lab equipment maintenance
Multitasking abilities
Reading comprehension
Teamwork
Leadership
Lab result interpretation
Conflict resolution
Organization and Time management
Written Communication
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
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
07.2021 - Current
Mice, Zebrafish Training
02-2020
Lasers and Photobiological Training, UCLA
09-2019
Research Assistant
UCLA Health, Travis Lab
08.2019 - 03.2020
BSL-2 UCLA
08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biophysics
University of California, Los Angeles
09.2017 - 06.2021