Varun Challa

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Objective

Expand knowledge and skills in the healthcare and clinical industry

Education

August 2012 – May 2016

September 2008-June 2012

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia

Majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry in May, 2016

Freedom High School South Riding, Virginia

High School Advanced Diploma awarded in June, 2012

Work Experience

February 2017 – Present

October 2016 – June 2017

June 2013 – March 2014

February 2012-May 2012

Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) Richmond, Virginia

Position: Associate Scientist

Responsibility: Independent proficiency in ELISA, Gel Electrophoresis testing, worked in clinical and laboratory environments using GCP and GLP practices. Assured quality results and compliance with regulatory standards. Prepared complex preparation and analysis.

Institute of Environmental Health (IEH) Colonial Heights, Virginia

Position: Microbiologist and QC Analyst

Responsibility: Conduct Microbiological Laboratory testing and analyses for detection of microbial pathogens using PCR techniques. Prepared sterilized equipment and chemicals for

Laboratory testing. Study growth, structure, and development of samples, monitor analyses,

and make adjustments when prompted

Asset Campus Housing (1200 West Marshall) Richmond, Virginia

Position: Community Assistant/ Leasing Agent

Responsibility: Leased, Marketed, Resolved Resident/Prospective Customers concerns

Walgreens Aldie, Virginia

Position: Service Clerk

Responsibility: Maintained inventory, managed shipments, processed inventory, and cashier

Volunteer Work (Unpaid)

March 2014 – May 2016

September 2012- June 2015

September 2012- June2013

January 2010-Present

January 2010-May 2011

MCV Shadowing/Internship Richmond, Virginia

Position: Shadower and Assistant helper

Responsibility: Helped surgeons, nurses, and paramedics with paperwork, lab results, and procedures

United to Heal Richmond, Virginia

Position: Stocker and Inventory Check

Responsibilities: Stock medical supplies and check the inventory

Health Occupations Students of America Richmond, Virginia

Position: Community Event Chair Leader

Responsibilities: Plan events, coordinate activities, fundraising

Other Volunteer Events Northern Virginia Area

Events:

USO: Support the Troops (January 16,2010 – Present)

Loudoun County Library (July 1,2010 – August 30,2010)

South Riding Community (May 24,2011 – Present)

Math Lab Tutor (September 2010-May 2012)

Future Educator Association South Riding, Virginia

Position: Volunteer

Responsibility: Tutored students in Elementary Schools (science and math)

Awards and Honors

June 2011

October 2010

National Presidential Volunteer Award Freedom High School

Math and Science National Honor Society Freedom High School

Skills

Bilingual, excel in science and math, computer savvy, great socializing skills, data collection, data analysis, CPR/First Aid Certified, forensics lab techniques, laboratory techniques

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