Sima Norouzi (Dena)
*** * ****** **, *** Antonio, Texas, 78209 Cell: 650-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.*** 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