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
Thin-Layer Chromatography
Differential centrifugation
DNA extraction
Gel electrophoresis
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in PyMOL, Protein Data Bank, and ChemDraw
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Team leadership
Certification
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