Sameer Kabir
Northridge, CA 91324
Mobile: 818-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I have strong interest in the biotech industry, and seek a position specifically in fields that are geared toward health care such
as tissue and genetic engineering, biomechanics, and bioMEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems).
EDUCATION
B.S. in BioEngineering: May 2014
• University of California, Berkeley
• Coursework:
• Physics for Engineers, Biomechanics, Transportation phenomena in the human body (COMSOL lab),
Biomedical microelectromechanical systems (BioMEMS), Tissue Engineering, Physiology for
Bioengineers), Ethics in BioE, Organic Chemistry, Linear Algebra & Differential Equations, Introduction to
Computer Programming (MATLAB)
SKILLS
• Hands-on experience with biomedical devices
• Experience with running cell culture, SDS-PAGE, and RT-PCR
• Solft lithography of silicon wafers through a UV-etch
• PDMS Design and mimicry of biomedical environments
• Innovative problem solver, self-motivated
• Well-developed focus, time-management, organizational and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work and compromise with others
• Willingness to accept, perform, and give feedback for an assigned task in a timely manner
• Ability to perform well under pressure and adapt to changing crcumstances
• Quickbooks
• Software: MatLab, COMSOL, MS-Windows, MS-Excel, MS-Access, WordPerfect, MS-PowerPoint, Adobe
Photoshop, and HTML.
EXPERIENCE
Mathnasium & Lim’s Education Center: Higher-level Math & Science Tutor (Lim’s: Summers of 2009-2011)
(Mathnasium: September 2014-Present)
• Providing creative and effective instruction to High School students. Teaching sections for AP courses (Calculus,
Physics, Chemistry), SAT Subject Tests (Math, Chemistry, Physics), and SAT Reasoning: Math & Grammar; on average,
SAT sections resulted in improvement of 20-25%
• Evaluated and tracked student progress through observations and pre/post-assessments. Assisted students through
performances in practice exams.
• Maintain regular communication with program coordinator for direction on performance and miscellaneous duties.
• Extremely confident in tutoring any AP, SAT (I & II), college-level and MCAT Maths and Sciences (all math up until
Calculus II, Physics, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry)
BioPOETS Lab, UC Berkeley: Undergraduate Research Assistant (January 2014-May 2014)
• Conducted soft lithography experiments for the microfabrication of silicon wafers
• Conducted protocol for Creation of PDMS mold on silicon wafer to create a “stamp” of microenvironment
PuraCath Medical: Research Intern (August 2012 – August 2013)
• Conducted daily lab experiments with groupmates to test the viability of PuraCath’s hemodialysis product
• Meticulously recorded results and manipulated device to improve performance
• Established performance reviews of device to help correct errors if any and illuminate the problem at hand by
utilitizing MS-Excel and MS-Word
• Prepared comprehensive reports outlining current state of the fistula and graft access for hemodialysis including
market numbers, number of patients, severity as well a list of competitors and patents with their solutions
• Extensive use of COMSOL and MS-Excel spreadsheets to model the device and supplement the results
Paragon Accounting: Junior Accountant (August 2011- August 2012)
• Conducted data entry for clients including: client salaries, hours worked, overtime, bonuses, W-2 forms,
organizing tax returns, income, assets, using homes as a write-off, interest, and taxes
• Made a folder for each customer with their name, address, for filing
• Extensive use of Excel to view and organize expenses
• Office work including copying, faxing, taking calls, calling clients and retrieving valuable information from them
• Sent out invoices and received payment for accouting completed with QuickBooks
References
Elias Pappas – Owner of Mathnasium, Granada Hills; Phone: 818-***-****
Farhad Lodin – Senior Accountant at Paragon Accounting: Phone 510-***-****
Julia Rasooly – President & CEO of PuraCath (E-mail: *****@********.***) Cell: 415-***-****