A manda S. Ramanan
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging yet fulfilling career opportunity utilizing the experience within the science industry I
have acquired thus far.
SKILLS PROFILE
Almost 3 full years of working in a cGLP, FDA regulated laboratory
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Hands on experience working with, troubleshooting, and training fellow analysts on LC/MS/MS, GC/MS
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systems
Experience with formulations, creating batches, solutions and reagents and corresponding
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documentation according to test method SOP’s
Conversational in Spanish and Italian
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Typing speed of 65 wpm
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Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Analytical Chemist 1 September 2009 Present
Taylor Technology, Inc, Princeton, NJ
• Worked in a cGLP compliant, phase 1 pharmaceutical drug development bio analysis laboratory
• Conducted analytical and physical tests on raw materials, drug substances and drug products in
accordance with approved procedures, under the minimal supervision of the laboratory supervisor.
• Maintained laboratory logbooks, instrumentation logs, and assured all tests and method validations are
performed according to cGLP guidelines
• Performed a variety of SOP compliant analytical tests utilizing LC/MS/MS and GC/MS instrumentation
• Effectively conducted ELISA’s, western blots, and maintained cell culture lines in the immunochemistry
division
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• Marketing and Public Relations Director October 2009 Present
• Rene Seicks Memorial Foundation, Burlington, NJ
• Responsible for increasing brand recognition throughout the state of NJ through the utilization of
multiple modes of communication including internet, and print.
• Identified, evaluated and recommended new marketing and partnership opportunities consistent with
the Foundation’s objectives
• Enhanced public relations through organizing multiple benefits and fundraisers as well as by
researching, writing and editing press releases.
• Responsible for developing and implementing innovative and successful external public relations and
marketing strategies.
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Laboratory Technician May 2009 – September
2009
Church and Dwight Co, Inc., Princeton, NJ
• Worked for the Research and Development department for the Sexual Health division in a temporary
laboratory support capacity.
• Assisted in preparation of samples for consumer use testing.
• Assisted with exploratory experiments to obtain information relevant to current projects.
• Accurately performed Tensile Tests, pH, viscosity tests, other wet chemistry techniques.
• Marketing Executive March 2008 – November 2008
• Restaurant programs of America, LLC, Parsippany, NJ
• Directed and oversaw all aspects of sales and marketing functions for a privately held property and casualty
insurance broker, including public relations, print and online marketing.
• Developed and maintained solid relationships with potential clients as well as existing
clients through utilizing multiple methods of communication.
• Performed in depth market analysis, defined new opportunities, created all business
Presentations and assisted in the creation of monthly P&L reports.
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Data Entry Associate January 2008 March 2008
Unilever Best Foods,, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
• Assisted in conversion of US and Canadian Q&A departments to an electronic database
• Maintained a work pace which exceeded established productivity standards
• Maintained close contact with senior level officials in a polite and professional manner
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EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Biology May 2009
Double Minor in Chemistry and Communications
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ