Zaima Chowdhury
Paterson,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 Protein-DNA interactions. Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
MSU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA) to study protein-DNA interactions.
- Performed SDS-PAGE for protein separation and analysis.
- Purified proteins were obtained using chromatography techniques, and the results were verified with Bradford assay.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, including centrifuge machines, autoclaves, and Nano-drop spectrophotometers for nucleic acid quantification.
- Ensured precise and accurate data recording and analysis for research projects.
- Research Symposium Participation: Presented research findings on protein-DNA interactions at the Montclair State University Research Symposium, May 2024.
Retail Assistant Manager
Rainbow Shops
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed customer complaints and service issues effectively
- Oversaw store operations, including opening, closing, and administrative tasks
- Coordinated staff training programs and managed the cash register as needed
Human Services Intern
City of Paterson Municipal Government - Department of Health & Human Services
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Organized inventory of supplies for families in need
- Input data for program evaluation reports to aid government accountability reviews
- Assisted program managers with daily operations
Undergraduate Financial Aid Assistance Intern
Felician University - Department of Student Financial Services
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Guided students on proper filing procedures for financial aid
- Prepared data collection reports for the director’s staff
- Reviewed student documents for internal audits
Undergraduate Neuroscience Intern
Ramapo College - School of Arts & Sciences
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Supervised research and data collection activities
- Trained lab rats for specific experimental tasks
- Documented inquiries and findings for future research
Community Assistance Volunteer
New Jersey Help Center - Citizenship & Application Services Section
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Translated documents and applications for adult clients
- Educated individuals on government procedures
- Created intake forms for subsequent follow-ups
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01.2025
Skills
- Protein Purification
- EMSA-Gel
- SDS-PAGE Gel
- Bradford Assay
- Centrifugation & Autoclave
- Nano-Drop Spectroscopy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Data Collection
- Multitasking and Organization
- Research and analysis
- Research methods
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Document Management
- Laboratory Operations
References
Available upon request
Languages
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Research Assistant
MSU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
06.2023 - Current
Retail Assistant Manager
Rainbow Shops
04.2021 - 11.2021
Human Services Intern
City of Paterson Municipal Government - Department of Health & Human Services
09.2019 - 06.2020
Undergraduate Financial Aid Assistance Intern
Felician University - Department of Student Financial Services
01.2019 - 06.2019
Undergraduate Neuroscience Intern
Ramapo College - School of Arts & Sciences
06.2018 - 05.2019
Community Assistance Volunteer
New Jersey Help Center - Citizenship & Application Services Section
09.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Montclair State University
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