Salma Fathalla
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Objective
To obtain a position as a research scientist with a pharmaceutical/research
company that can offer a challenging work environment and career growth
opportunities.
Experience
Sep 2009-Present Schering Plough Research Institute Kenilworth, NJ
Associate Scientist, Pulmonary and Peripheral Neurobiology
In vivo (oral dosing, IP injections, aerosol challenge)
In vitro assays (human saphenous vein, trachea, bronchi)
Assay development (in-vitro)
Experimental design
Study preparation
Administration of anesthetic (Sodium Pentobarbitol IP, CO2)
Use of a GRASS Model 7D Polygraph
Effective data entry (MS word, Excel)
Perform data/statistical analyses
Maintenance of an organized laboratory notebook
Perform small animal surgical procedures, dissections and removal of
organs
Isolated lung preparation for rat and guinea pig
Preparation of samples/compound solutions
Maintain independent research project and participate in group
meetings
Perform duties in adherence to protocol, SOPs, GLP
Oct 2008-April 2009 Huntingdon Life Sciences Somerset, NJ
Necropsy Technician
Necropsy
Administration of anesthetic (IP, IV, CO2)
Preparation of fixatives
Observation and notation of macroscopic observations
Study preparation
Accurate and effective data entry
Inventory and archival of tissue for necropsy/fetal
pathology/histology
Practiced aseptic techniques
Auditing/reviewing data (file review prior to submittal)
Preparation of records/study files
Review data and enter macroscopic observations into XYBION/TASC
Data collection (blood and other biological samples)
Perform duties in adherence to protocol, SOPs, GLP
Jan 2007- Oct 2008 Jackson Dental Professionals Jackson, NJ
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Manager
Assist doctor with various in-house dental procedures
Sterilization
X-ray set-up, development and analysis
Dentix (scheduling, insurance claims, documentation of findings in
patient charts)
Various receptionist duties (answer phones, direct patients)
Recording data and reviewing patient charts
Assists in surgical procedures (extraction, apicoectomy)
2005-2008 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ
Research associate
Animal handling
Administration of substances as per protocols
Perform in vivo experiments on rodents
Documentation of clinical and behavioral observations
Perform small animal surgical procedures, dissections and removal of
organs
Performing assays/immunoassays (ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting)
Prepare samples from animal tissue
Protein modification and purification, DNA extraction, gel
electrophoresis
Complete nonclinical trials and follow trial protocols
Perform pharmacokinetic evaluations
Data collection (blood and other biological samples) and analysis
Performing statistical analysis
Perform literature searches
Scientific writing/drafting scientific papers
2006-2008 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ
Science and Math Subject Tutor
Tutor Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology,
Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Statistics
Education
2009-2010
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ
MS in Biology
Biology Honor Society
2004-2008
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
BS in Biology, concentration in Molecular and Cell Physiology
Honor society, Biology Honor society
Additional Qualifications
Fluent in English and Arabic, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power
Point), knowledge and practice of tissue culture, proficient in microscopy,
staining, sterile technique. Experience and interest in toxicology,
knowledge and practice of GLPs, SOPs, can work simultaneously on multiple
projects, motivated individual, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, great
observational skills, great communication (written and oral) skills.
Experienced in maintaining laboratory records.