Puneet Chowdhary
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Motivated Master in Public Health student seeking an internship in epidemiology to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
Grand Rapids , MI
2020.06 - Current
- Managed research, data and personnel for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections and NoroVirus monitoring in wastewater project.
- Evaluated test results and determined appropriate corrective action when needed.
- Created reports summarizing experimental results for reporting to Kent County Health Department ( KCHD), MDHHS and stakeholders
- Provided technical guidance and training to staff members regarding complex testing projects.
- Developed standard operating procedures for safe lab practices.
- Assisted with troubleshooting instrumentation problems as necessary.
- Managed supply purchasing, restocking and inventory tracking as part of $1000000 yearly budget.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the lab, including staffing and scheduling of personnel.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
GVSU and Van Andel Institue (VAI)
Grand Rapids , MI
2018.06 - 2021.05
- Performed Neural cell line differentiation studies to see the effects of PM-Nato3 in Neuroprotection and Neuorgenesis
- Authored scientific papers, reports, and grant proposals related to postdoctoral research projects.
- Presented findings at international conferences and seminars.
- Coordinated with external organizations to gain access to additional resources needed for research activities.
- Supervised undergraduate students conducting independent research projects.
- Participated in weekly meetings with faculty members discussing postdoctoral research progress.
- Attended lectures given by experts in the field of study relevant to the project's objectives.
- Assisted with grant writing applications seeking funding for postdoctoral research initiatives.
- Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted during the course of the project.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI2025
Ph.D. - Chemistry
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX12.2006
Master of Science - Chemistry
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX07.2003
Skills
- Sterile techniques
- Sample Processing
- Quality Controls
- Data entry
- Data Analysis
- Data management
- Staff Management
- Project Planning
- Process Improvement
- Emergency Response
- Documentation and Reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Professional and Courteous
- MS Office
- SPSS
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Interpersonal Relations
Certification
- Ethics in Public Health
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- HSR - Biomedical Researchers
- HSR - Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers
Languages
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Telegu
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
2020.06 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
GVSU and Van Andel Institue (VAI)
2018.06 - 2021.05
Master of Science - Public Health
Grand Valley State University
Ph.D. - Chemistry
The University of Texas At Dallas
Master of Science - Chemistry
The University of Texas At Dallas
- Ethics in Public Health
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- HSR - Biomedical Researchers
- HSR - Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers
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