Biochemist
Resume:
Nadia Namous
B . S . B I O C H E M I S T R Y G R A D U A T E
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Profile
An articulate, focused, and goal-oriented professional eager to leverage 4 years of formal education in biochemistry in a career with ample opportunities for advancement. A dependable and hardworking team member who has ample experience in utilizing and interpreting several instruments and techniques including Raman Spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, NMR, LCMS, GCMS, PCR, dissecting microscopy, microbial culturing, and several chromatography techniques for protein and DNA analysis as evidenced by four years of independent lab research work, grants, and presentation of final research at several conferences. Skills
Lab Techniques
PCR and DNA analysis
Gel Electrophoresis
UV-Vis Spectrophotometry
Protein separation
Plate/liquid culture prep
Photo-microscopy
Chemical Distillation
Recrystallization
NMR, GC-MS, LCMS
IR spectroscopy
Raman Microscopy
Computer skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PPT, Publisher)
Mathematic Modeling with Excel
Statistics
MAC applications
Data Analysis
Typing speed:84 WPM
Languages
English & Arabic (Native)
Education
Bachelors of Science, Biochemistry
Cedar Crest College, Allentown PA
2014-2018 GPA: 3.88
Minors
Global Disease, Biology, &
Mathematics
Achievements
Honors Program, Allen Community
Service Annual Scholarship,
Presidential Scholarship
Dean’s list Fall 2014-Spring 2018,
Delphi Phi Honors Society
Suma Cum Laude
Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry
Honors
Kappa Mu Epsilon Math Honors
American Institute of Chemists (AIC)
Award recipient for Biochemistry
Work Experience
CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CPh.T
CVS Pharmacy Allentown, PA September 2016-Present
§ Correctly interpreting, entering in, and filling medication based on prescriptions sent in by medical professionals
§ Aid patients in picking up medication, keeping medical profiles updated, and consulting pharmacist with any questions
§ Contacting insurance companies and handling medication coverage on a daily basis
§ Reach out to patients, build strong pharmacy-patient relationship ensuring patients take proper medications timely as prescribed by their doctors
CANCER INSTITUTE INTERN SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Penn State Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA May 2016-August 2016
§ Prepared presentation on topic of Omega 3 fatty acid and breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer
§ Training public health workers about the importance of Colon Cancer screening and outreach
§ Attended Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition work group meeting
§ Studied medical disparities in the Appalachia area of Pennsylvania, specifically Centre, Clinton, and Lycoming county in regards to breast cancer
§ Symposium Poster: Assessment of Breast Density, Breast Cancer Risk, and Health Care Access in Rural Pennsylvania
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH STUDENT IN DR. ANDRE WALTHER’S CANCER RESEARCH LAB Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA September 2014- August 2018
§ Conducted research on understanding the role of Replication Protein A (RPA) phosphorylation in the telomere synthesis pathway utilizing novel method of telomere length analysis
§ Conducted research on the analysis of the role of KU70, cdc-5AD and RPA in cell cycle regulation and response to unrepairable damage
§ Presented posters at Pennsylvania Academy of Science annual meetings 2016, 2017 and 2018 as well as the Lehigh Valley American Chemical Society Meeting, and the Lehigh Valley Molecular Biology conference 2017 and 2018
Volunteer Experience
LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK POST ANESTESIA CARE UNIT VOLUNTEER Lehigh Valley Hospital Allentown, PA February 2017- November 2017
§ Speak to patients post-surgery and anesthesia
§ Attend to Patient family in waiting room when necessary
§ Transporting patients to and from rooms post-surgery
§ Proper cleanup after patient discharge
§ Assisted nurses with simple tasks
ARABIC STUDIES LEVEL FOUR TEACHER
Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley Whitehall, PA September 2014- August 2017
§ Taught a class of 12-16 students level four Arabic including reading, writing, and comprehension every Sunday for four hours
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER
Sacred Heart Hospital Allentown, A May 2012- August 2013
§ Transported patients to and from testing areas and procedures, also took specimens to and from lab
§ Assisted the medical records team by filing and copying reports, and worked in the hospital gift shop
§ Interacted with patients on a daily basis to help them feel more comfortable during their stay
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