Hardworking and competent professional with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Associate
UCSD Cell Culture Research Lab
San Diego
09.2023 - 06.2024
Independent research project focused on synthesizing and testing sterol probes in cell culture, working independently with guidance from my PI
Synthesized, purified, and confirmed the structure of sterol probes using techniques such as NMR, mass spectrometry, and chromatography
Gained experience in cell culture techniques, expanding my skills beyond my chemistry major coursework
Found the process of planning, synthesizing, purifying, and confirming the synthesis of products highly engaging and educational
Attended ACS meetings to engage with the broader scientific community
Lab Assistant
Moorpark College Lab
Moorpark
01.2021 - 05.2022
Prepared laboratory materials and set up equipment for experiments
Assisted students and instructors during lab sessions, providing guidance as needed
Maintained a clean and organized lab environment to enhance safety and efficiency
Troubleshoot technical issues with equipment and reported any malfunctions
Collaborated with faculty to develop and update lab manuals and instructional materials
STEM Intern
Naval Surface Warfare Center
Port Hueneme
06.2020 - 07.2020
Participated in team-based engineering challenges, including designing, constructing, and racing a boat from scratch
Collaborated with a team to design, build, and test a functional buoy using PVC and other materials, simulating real-world engineering applications used by the Navy for navigation and data collection
Assisted engineering teams in providing technical and product support to naval fleet operations, contributing to the development and enhancement of next-generation in-service engineering
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California
San Diego
06.2024
Skills
Spectrophotometry
Chromatography
DNA/RNA extraction
Gel electrophoresis
PCR
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Recordkeeping
Data assessment
Technical writing
Bench work familiarity
Research paper writing
Project planning
Data tracking
Report writing
Statistical analysis
Languages
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Associate
UCSD Cell Culture Research Lab
09.2023 - 06.2024
Lab Assistant
Moorpark College Lab
01.2021 - 05.2022
STEM Intern
Naval Surface Warfare Center
06.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California
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