Sima Norouzi (Dena)

*** * ****** **, *** Antonio, Texas, 78209 Cell: 650-***-**** Email: ac6voi@r.postjobfree.com Professional Summary

Experienced biochemist and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the medical industry. Skilled in gel electrophoresis, DNA and RNA isolation, Preparation of G- quartet structure and detection by native gel electrophoresis. Proficient in Microsoft Office, laboratory protocols and quality procedures. Knowledgeable of surgical and pharmaceutical procedures.

Experience

Pharmacy Technician/Patient Care representative May 2017-Present HEB Pharmacy- Worked alongside and learned from Pharmacists on how to receive written prescriptions, refill prescriptions, obtain secure patient information. Communicated and worked with patients and insurance companies.

Biochemistry Teaching Assistant 2017

Texas State University- Worked alongside Dr. Sean Kerwin to help understand and conceptualize biochemical concepts. Held office hours to meet one-on-one to communicate questions and answers.

Surgical Technician 2014-2016

Surgical Department at St. David’s Hospital- Spent time providing care and interacting with patients. Helped treating patients in emergency situations, during unexpected surgeries, and while transferring patients. Acquired a great deal of experience with operating room protocol and procedures.

Math Tutor 2014

Student Support Services/ Austin Community College- Helped ACC students understand and conceptualize Math problems.

Child Care Provider 2012-2016

Care Corporate- Cared and learned from children with mental and physical disabilities. Research & Volunteer Work

G-Quadruplex DNA and G-triplex Dynamics and Biological Roles Research with Dr. Sean Kerwin & Dr. Wendi David.

2018

Used the knowledge about unusual nucleic acid structures known as G-quadruplexes, which form from guanine-rich DNA and RNA sequences to run gel electrophoresis to identify the different forms of G-triplex in different conditions. Lab Preparatory Chemist 2016

Texas State University Chemistry and Biochemistry Prepared the reagents for the teaching labs, collaborated on lab manuals.

Shadowing and scrubbing in in cardiovascular open heart surgeries with Dr. Baptiste, Cardiovascular Surgeon 2015

Observed and understood many important aspects of medicine and doctor-patient relationship while shadowing Dr. Baptiste.

Learned the use of critical analysis in medicine, attained information on how to read EEG’s and EMG’s.

Education

Texas State University

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry August 2018

Minor in Psychology

Certification

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-HIPAA CPR

Professional Membership

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology