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Biomedical Scientist

Location:
South Plainfield, NJ
Salary:
80,000.00/yr
Posted:
July 31, 2018

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Shanira Suazo

Current & Permanent: **-** Sandford Ave Plainfield, NJ 07060

Email: ac6hy1@r.postjobfree.com, Cell: 908-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Motivated individual seeking employment within the biotechnology industry where I could apply my knowledge in biomedical sciences and utilize my analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. EDUCATION:

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem, NY May 2016 Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences Cumulative GPA: 3.10/4.00 Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY December 2014

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry Cumulative GPA 3.83/4.00

• Presidential Scholar Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2014

• Dean’s List Fall 2011 & Fall 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Associate Customer Support Scientist II, GENEWIZ, South Plainfield, NJ February 2018-Present

Collaborate with fellow associate scientists and account managers on genomics troubleshooting and data analysis

Monitor the on-time delivery of data reporting for genomic services

Provide status updates for customers as requested, as well as consultation and troubleshooting

Helping bridge the gap between our valued customers and the laboratory at GENEWIZ Outtake Coordinator, Mandell’s Clinical Pharmacy, Somerset, NJ November 2017- Current

Maintain up-to-date information of In Vitro Fertilization medications and protocols in order to best advise patients.

Communicating with patients, Patient Care Coordinators, and our Pharmacists to ensure proper coordination of shipping and delivery of medications.

Staying focused and prioritizing a heavy work load to ensure efficiency in a fast paced environment Junior Project Leader, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Hoboken University Medical Center January 2015 – June 2015

Implemented new scribe programs in Hoboken and Englewood, New Jersey.

Recruiting, training and managing new hires before promoting a Chief Scribe and moving on to the next site.

Worked in conjunction with a co-Junior Project Leader and a Regional Manager. Medical Chief Scribe with ScribeAmerica, December 2014- December 2015 The Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine in Shrewsbury, NJ.

Increase clinic efficiency by lessening the physician’s burdening of documentation and organizational responsibility.

As Chief Scribe, I am also responsible for scheduling, approving time cards, and hiring new scribes on an as needed basis. Substitute Teacher, Plainfield Board of Education August 2015-December 2016

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, my responsibility was to help students learn subject matter and/or skills that were required for scheduled lessons.

Provided meaningful instruction to the students for which I was assigned to instruct. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Clarkson University Department of Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Potsdam, NY Fall 2012-Dec. 2014 Undergraduate Researcher

Project Title: The Transformation Zone: Main Area of Interest Concerning Cervical Cancer.

Studied the differences in gene expression between the cells from the transformation zone versus cells from the ectocervix or endocervix. Dr. Craig Woodworth, Principal Investigator and Research Mentor. Weill Cornell/ Rockefeller/ Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program, New York, NY Summer Research Student Summer 2013

Project Title: Study of DNA-Methyltransferases in the Epigenome through Development of Bioorthogonal Profiling of DNA Methylation (BPDM).

Conducted research in biochemistry that investigated the ways to study methylation patterns of DNA methyl transferases. Dr. Minkui Luo, Principal Investigator and Dr. Kabirul Islam, Research Mentor. Clarkson University, Department of Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics Potsdam, NY Spring 2012 Undergraduate Researcher

• Utilized microscopes to dissect fruit flies (Drosophila) and zebra-fish for their testes and ovaries for later isolating IME4 protein. Dr. Cintia Hongay, Principal Investigator. LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS:

Clarkson University Resident Adviser, Potsdam, NY August 2013- December 2014

• Provided paraprofessional advising for undergraduates each semester. Confronted and resolved issues on diversity, alcohol and drug abuse, academic performance and social acceptance. Worked with group dynamics on a staff of 8+ people. Enforced University policy.

Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity- Programs Chair, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY August 2013- December 2014

• Worked closely with professors in the university to attend our chapter meetings and give interactive lectures where the main topics were issues in health care.

• Organized trips (on average twice per semester) to the Great Samaritan Hospital in Watertown, NY where we handed coloring books and toys to sick children in benefit of The Children’s Miracle Network. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers- Philanthropy Chair, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY August 2014-December 2014

• Organized four activities throughout the semester with the purpose of raising funds for the needy in our community and The Ugandan Water Project.

• Engaged our society in more community service events while simultaneously promoting the Latino culture and life styles. Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Assistant, Clarkson University Department of Biology, Potsdam, NY. Fall 2013- Fall 2014

• Worked with students and helped them learn the material by providing helpful tips for learning certain bones and muscles of the body.

• Arranged and assembled human cadavers to ensure preparation for the next lab.

• Graded material, provided feedback for students, and assisted in finding different methods of studying the subject. Organic Chemistry group and one-on-one tutor, Clarkson University Department of Chemistry, Potsdam, NY Fall 2012- Fall 2013

• Worked directly with students and helped them learn the material by providing helpful tips for learning different mechanisms and approaches on how to study for this particular course. CLINICAL and VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Heart to Heart Outreach Campaign, New York, NY Summer 2013

• Volunteered to help screen for risk factors of cardiovascular disease in underserved and uninsured communities of New York through the Weill Cornell Community Clinic.

• Learned important clinical skills: measuring BMI, blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid panel (HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides).

Clinical Observations, New York, NY Summer 2013

• Participated in numerous clinical shadowing opportunities at New York Presbyterian Hospital in the following departments: anesthesiology, pediatric neurology, pediatric oncology, OB/GYN oncology, cardiac catheterization, and cardiothoracic surgery.

Volunteer at Genesis Health Care Nursing Home, Plainfield, NJ Summer 2011, 2012

• Volunteered to work closely with nurses and help the elderly with feeding, assisting in transporting them back to their rooms, setting up for planned events such as Thanksgiving celebrations. Gained a lot of insight and appreciation for the elderly. TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Bilingual; fluent in both English and Spanish

• Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Experience with Electronic Health Records: MedicsDocAssistant, T-System (electronic), McKesson (radiology)



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