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Assisted pharmacists with daily tasks in a high-volume retail pharmacy, ensuring the accurate preparation and delivery of prescriptions while providing patient customer service.Key responsibilities included:- Preparing and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision, following safety standards and regulatory requirements.- Assisting with medication inventory management, including receiving, organizing, and restocking medications and supplies.- Resolving insurance queries and processing transactions.- Maintaining accurate patient records, processing prescription orders, and supporting insurance claim submissions.- Ensuring cleanliness and compliance with pharmacy safety protocols while adhering to CVS Health’s quality standards.This role helped me develop strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service while enhancing my understanding of pharmacy operations.

Conducted cutting-edge research in computational and laboratory techniques as part of the Virtual Drug Screening (VDS) stream in the Freshman Research Initiative. Gained expertise in both wet lab and computational methods, including molecular docking, protein-ligand visualization (using PyMol), protein expression, purification, and spectrophotometric analysis.Key responsibilities included:- Conducting virtual screening to predict small molecule binding affinities using high-performance computing.- Performing protein purification and characterization through chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques.- Collaborating in teams with peers and mentors, presenting research findings, and refining skills in scientific communication through writing and presentations.- Participated in safety training and ensured compliance with lab safety protocols.These experiences enhanced my skills in project management, teamwork, scientific analysis, and technical lab work, preparing me for future roles in research and development.