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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Managed cashier duties, optimized inventory as a stocker, and ensured exceptional customer satisfaction through proactive service.• Assisted in training new employees, helping them quickly adapt to store procedures and customer service standards.

Ucla

• Conducted in-depth research and analysis on companies within the Industrial and Technology sectors, specifically for participation in inter-club competitions. • Collaborated with finance, technology, engineering, and health corporations to facilitate workshops as an integral component of community outreach endeavors.

• Founded this NGO at age 13, fostering a community of 40+ members, raising Rs.160,000 (around $2000) for the underprivileged.• In an ongoing partnership with Aravindam Gurukul, a rural after-school completed a 2-month project teaching middle school students & distributing stationery to 300+ students. Additionally, contributed to orphanages, slums, and blood donation camps.• Organized sanitary and hygiene workshops, distributing 200+ sanitary kits at underprivileged schools and at Aravindam Gurukul.

Manesar, Haryana, India

• Worked in a team of 5 to identify key sequences using PCR and gel electrophoresis experiments for 350+ samples.• Separated proteins via SDS-PAGE and 2D-IEF to verify protein function and interactions via and reported to the lab head.• Evaluated targeted protein expression and modifications using Western blot for identification of 3 novel cancer therapy targets.• Assessed enzyme activity and protein interactions using ELISA and glucose assays to confirm active targets in cancer pathways.• Utilized Biosimilars and Reference Medicinal Products to draw comparisons in efficiency and pathways with the target drug.

Ucla

Coordinated workshops for research recruitment by reaching out to professionals from renowned companies such as Rare Beauty, L'Oréal, and Best Formulations.

South Delhi, Delhi, India

• Molecular Biology: Performed routine RT-PCR alongside the senior scientist for COVID-19 by extracting RNA from patient samples, preparing the PCR reaction mix, converting RNA to cDNA, and running thermal cycling to amplify target sequences.• Microbiology: Performed antibiotic sensitivity tests on bacterial cultures to identify effective treatments. Studied bacterial growth patterns and colony morphology on various media, enhancing understanding of bacterial species and optimal growth conditions.• Histopathology: Enabled faster diagnosis of biopsy samples through efficient processing, staining, and preparation within 24 hrs.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Developed a project on scaffolds in stem cell therapy with guidance from senior researchers, investigating applications for skin damage treatments (burns, chronic wounds).• Engaged with experts in stem cell applications to validate research findings and refine methodologies, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of scaffold uses in regenerative medicine.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Represented Interact at the District level, overseeing 130+ clubs and 8,500+ Interactors in Delhi-NCR. Coordinated District events with 1,500+ attendees, including teachers, students, and professionals, fostering leadership and community engagement among Interact Clubs.• Spearheaded community service initiatives supporting the SDGs 'Zero Hunger' & 'Clean Water and Sanitation,' installing air-to-water conversion machines in underserved areas and overlooked the organization of multiple blood donation camps around Delhi-NCR.many others.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Analyzed clinical trial data under the mentorship of senior research analysts, preparing reports on trial outcomes and refining toxicology protocols for phase transitions.• Coordinated with regulatory compliance officers to research FSSAI requirements, ensuring novel ingredients met regulatory standards for nutraceuticals.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Bachelor'S Degree, Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology

High School Diploma, Science

Activities and Societies: President, Environment Club School Prefect Captain, School Senior Badminton Team Executive Member, Pi Club.