Scientist, QA and QC skills/experience.
Resume:
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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