Raad Altawell
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting, and specimen handling. Specializes in studying the effect of chemotherapeutic drugs in the chemo brain.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Department Of Neurosurgery Rutgers University
Piscataway, NJ
07.2021 - Current
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Generated data models, performed IHC & fluorescence microscopy analysis and helped produce reports outlining results.
Science Learning Center Tutor
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support in explaining concepts of general chemistry, physics, and biology for students who need help with their classes .
Overnight Truck Driver
USESI
Cranbury , NJ
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
Lab Technician
Damascus University
Damascus, Damascus
05.2012 - 11.2015
- Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Constructed artificial metal and porcelain teeth with attractive finishes and durable frameworks.
- Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
- Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
- Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
- Mixed porcelain and other materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2022
Associate of Science - Science Transfer Biology
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ01.2021
Skills
- QPCR
- Fluorescent microscopy
- Proficient in Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Literature reviews
- Experiment development
- Specimen handling
- Research reporting
- Database searches
- Equipment management
- Specimen and sample preparation
- Inventory and supply management
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Presented research on Brain Metabolism in Chemobrain at the Neurosurgery Research Symposium Rutgers University, 2022.
- Educated 2 undergraduate students on clinical good practices and laboratory techniques.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Activity
Volunteer as an MBB ambassador at Rutgers University, where I help recruiting students to the DLS majors at Rutgers University.
Volunteer at Rutgers Giving Day where I help gather donation for various departments of Rutgers University.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Department Of Neurosurgery Rutgers University
07.2021 - Current
Science Learning Center Tutor
Middlesex County College
09.2019 - 09.2021
Overnight Truck Driver
USESI
08.2017 - 08.2021
Lab Technician
Damascus University
05.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Associate of Science - Science Transfer Biology
Middlesex County College
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