JANELLE SERPA
Elizabeth,New Jersey
Summary
Bilingual health professions graduate with a foundation in basic biology and chemistry concepts seeking the opportunity to utilize those skills. Goal-oriented Chemist offering strong knowledge in chemical compositions and standard testing procedures. Keeps laboratory equipment and instruments in optimal condition. Proactive in ordering supplies, completing inventories and maintaining records.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Communications Director
MIRA USA
4 2019 - 09.2023
- Promote workshops for immigrant community through digital communications
- Write, photograph, and publish content for upcoming webinars and financial as well as food aids state is offering.
- Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
- Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
- Established strong relationships with key media outlets, fostering favorable image of organization.
Quality Control Chemist I
Teva Pharmaceuticals
9 2021 - 8 2022
- Conducted both qualitative and quantitative testing, such as dissolution and fraction collection of products, to ensure adherence to company and customer standards.
- Performed total organic carbon and conductivity testing on various samples to assess equipment cleanliness and water purity levels.
- Carefully handled lab samples and disposed of waste by adhering to safety protocols.
Tutor
Origin L Tutoring
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Responsible for providing quality instructions around biological and mathematical principles
- Trained 7 students to better their understanding in biology resulting in improved grades.
Intern
Northeast Regional Alliance MedPrep Scholars Program
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Participated in career development sessions with medical students, academic advisors, and physicians
- Interacted with fellow interns to develop our communication, leadership, and academic skills as well as analytical and critical thinking
- Collaborated with fellow scholars in creation of a project centered around health sciences
- Provided hands on experience at medical facility examining and evaluating cadavers insuring basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
Volunteer
Brother Bonaventure Extended Care & Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Interact with the senior citizens through various activities and assisting them with certain tasks
- Collect information on recent interned residents about their personal interests.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Research
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ 09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology Health Professions
Kean University
Union, New Jersey 09.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Team leadership
undefinedCertification
FEMA IS-00914 Surveillance Awareness: What Can You Do, 02/2020
Activities
Pre-Medical Pre-Dental Association, Kean University, Union, New Jersey, 09/2017 - 09/2019, Member, Exposure to the medical and dental field, as well as participating in group activities with the purpose of developing stronger communication and leadership skills.
Timeline
Master of Science - Biomedical Research
Rutgers University
09.2023 - Current
Tutor
Origin L Tutoring
01.2021 - 06.2021
Intern
Northeast Regional Alliance MedPrep Scholars Program
06.2018 - 07.2018
Volunteer
Brother Bonaventure Extended Care & Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology Health Professions
Kean University
09.2017 - 05.2021
Communications Director
MIRA USA
4 2019 - 09.2023
Quality Control Chemist I
Teva Pharmaceuticals
9 2021 - 8 2022