EDUCATION

California State University, Monterey Bay

Biology; Spring 2013

. CSUMB Dean's List, Recipient; 2011, 2012, 2013

. Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society, Active Member; 2011-

present

. Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County, Volunteer, 2013

. Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer, 2010

EXPERIENCE

Microbiology Technician

Silliker Inc.; Tulare, CA

09/13-present

. Perform basic microbiology experiments aimed at identifying species

contamination in dairy products.

. Maintain detailed record of all media, incubation, and results

regarding experimentation.

Geochemistry Intern

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley, CA

06/12-08/12

. Prepared samples and conducted test related to Carbon Dioxide

sequestration.

. Performed basic statistical analysis on data collected from

experiments that was then rganized and shared among senior staff.

. Spear-headed preliminary experiment to determine microbial impact on

sediment sample.

. Conducted in-depth literature searches.

. Acknowledged in the publication:

Varadharajan, C. et al. A laboratory study of the initial effects of

dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) on metal release from shallow sediments.

International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. November 2013. (19):

183-211. Available at:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1750583613003162

Human Genetics and Molecular Biology Intern

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Abramson Pediatrics Research Center;

Philadelphia, PA

06/11-08/11

. Assisted in research regarding DiGeorge deletion syndrome.

. Catalogued tissue samples and processed patient records using

Microsoft Access.

. Honored with shadowing two Genetic Counselors and met families that

benefited from genetic research.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Molera Wetland Project/Senior Capstone Project

CSU Monterey Bay; Monterey, CA

01/12-12/12

. Participated in group based research aimed at isolating and

identifying bacteria species possibly involved in bioremediation

processes at the Molera Wetland in Castroville, CA.

. Conducted phylogenetic characterization via genome sequencing and NCBI

Blast; results were then confirmed through physiological and

biochemical characterization

. Findings were summarized in group paper and presented in front of a

panel during CSU Monterey Bay's Senior Capstone Festival

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