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TEJASWINI JAGANNATHAN

Summary

The sciences have always been a great interest to me, ever since I took my first real biology class in seventh grade. Despite research being a daunting idea to me growing up, I still decided to give it a go with an open mind. Little did I know, that I would be handed the essential tools and knowledge that would not only help me in my research journey but also in my major-related classes. Research at San Jose State University and all chemistry and organic chemistry teaching labs I have taken at both SJSU and UCSC have taught me lots of valuable skills like teamwork in working in a laboratory, organization of equipment and substances used, and strategies in keeping data concise and organized. I believe I would not only be a great candidate for this oncology internship, but I would thrive in the fast-paced environment while collaborating with others, furthering my interest in biochemistry and STEM, and pushing myself toward my ultimate goal of becoming a clinical pharmacist.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
02.2024 - Current
  • I began training with CVS as part of their Pharmacy Technician Training Program at my home CVS location in Santa Clara.
  • I transferred to a Santa Cruz location upon transferring From San Jose State University to UC Santa Cruz where I am currently working for my Technician License to fill prescriptions.
  • My tasks include filing prescriptions, servicing patients, including helping with insurance issues, making vaccine appointments, and finding which CVS store has their desire medication if our store has no inventory.
  • Tasks additionally include inventory management through processing medications for returning to stock, or RTS, and putting them back in their designated spots at the back of the pharmacy for the technicians to use to fill prescriptions.
  • Handled confidential patient information with discretion, upholding strict HIPAA regulations at all times during tenure as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

Student Researcher

San Jose State University Research
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Our team studied the activity of the human protein sirt1.
  • I was part of this research lab for two terms - Spring semester and Summer term (paid).
  • Techniques like enzyme kinetics are used to analyze protein activity and protein purification to produce products that can be analyzed.
  • Interpreted and analyzed research data to try and understand certain outcomes.
  • Completed designated tasks with efficiency and accuracy in order to support research objectives.
  • To present findings during lab team meetings, I prepared data tables and graphs to summarize research results.
  • I was trained to use Microsoft Excel heavily and to prepare and manipulate extensive databases.
  • Graphpad Prism was an integral software used in enzyme kinetics analyzing and other data analyses my teammates performed.
  • During big group meetings, members of the lab were given plentiful opportunities to practice their public speaking and data presentation skills.

Curriculum Coordinator

Hands-On STEM
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • I worked as a curriculum coordinator in the organization Hands-On STEM, which strives to teach STEM education to many underprivileged kids in title-one schools to spark their interests in STEM
  • The grade range we worked with is from fourth grade to seventh grade
  • We worked with a company called Peninsula Bridge that introduces us to the kids who want to participate in our workshops in which we perform experiments with the kids
  • I have experience leading workshops and teaching the content in the experiments to the kids as well
  • As a curriculum coordinator, I along with another peers researched different experiments for the kids to participate in that are not only engaging but also convey the scientific idea effectively
  • We also created project proposals for the experiments and develop budget plans for each experiment/project
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs
  • Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues

Recreational Gymnastics Coach

Airborne Gymnastics
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • I worked as a recreational gymnastics coach at Airborne Gymnastics from June to September and as a camp instructor in December and February
  • I taught my own classes in2021 and I started coaching camps for ages3-8 in2022, learning valuable skills like problem-solving, patience, and gaining understanding skills
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress
  • Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities
  • Developed and implemented new drills and activities to increase student engagement and growth
  • Instructed individual and group classes to customize needs and emphasize proper technique and safety
  • Taught students how to perform split leaps, back handsprings and other special techniques
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Systems Physiology

San Jose State
San Jose, CA

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2026

Skills

  • Lab Equipment Inventory
  • Data Entry
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Medication storage procedures
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Safety Procedures
  • Presentation Skills
  • Math
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Inventory organization

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification - Red Cross, December 2023-2025

Interests

Specific interests include:

  • Biochemistry
  • Enzyme kinetics
  • Enzymology
  • Neurobiology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genomics
  • Physiology
  • Learning new lab techniques and methods


Hobbies include:

  • Upon my transfer to UCSC, observing the nature and wildlife here The interactions between different organisms has not only helped in biology classes at UCSC, but also they opened my eyes to life beyond human beings and human interactions
  • Listening to music as a way to decompress and de-stress I am an avid music listener and can listen to most genres

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
02.2024 - Current

Student Researcher

San Jose State University Research
01.2024 - 09.2024

Recreational Gymnastics Coach

Airborne Gymnastics
07.2021 - 02.2022

Curriculum Coordinator

Hands-On STEM
10.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Systems Physiology

San Jose State

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of California, Santa Cruz

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