Laboratory

Natalia A. Zak

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OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated college student seeking post-graduation opportunities in industry.

EDUCATION

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Women and Gender Studies

Graduation: May 2016; GPA: 3.3/4.0, Honors Program

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Eukaryotic Cell Biology; Ecology & Field Biology; Genetics; General Chemistry I & II; Organic Chemistry I & II; Molecular Immunology; Microbiology; Epidemiology; Biology of the Invertebrates; Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II; Environmental Ethics; General Physics I; General Psychology; Biopsychology; Calculus A; Statistical Inference

LAB SKILLS

Microbiology: Aseptic and sterile techniques; plating methods; enumeration and identification of bacteria; media and buffer preparation; diagnostic biochemical testing; use of selective media

Biochemistry & Cell Biology: DNA extraction; plasmid DNA preparation; restriction enzyme digest; PCR; agarose gel electrophoresis; use of centrifuge; dissection of several animal tissues

Chemistry Skills: solution preparation, titrations, extractions filtrations, separations, simple and fractional distillation, mp and (micro) bp determination, solubility tests, determination of index of refraction, freezing point depression, simple syntheses, thin- layer chromatography, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, reflux, recrystallization

Spectroscopy: UV, visible, IR

EXPERIENCE

Lab Experience

Identification of Unknown Microorganisms, Microbiology Lab, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2015

Proper and correct separation and identification of two unknown organisms using microbiology laboratory techniques

Drosophila Cross/Identification of Mutant Strain, Genetics Lab, Ewing, NJ, Spring 2013

Work Experience

Community Advisor, TCNJ, Ewing, NJ, August 2013 – present

Supervised 60-80 freshmen and sophomore student residents via conduct regulations

Planned and executed residential programs with various target learning outcomes

Responded to crisis situations with formal incident reports

Extensive diversity, mental health, power-based personal violence, and customer service training

Interviewed potential Community Advisors through a formal interview process

Physical Therapist Aide, Fairfield Wellness and Physical Therapy, Fairfield, NJ, Summer 2015- present

Physical Therapist Aide, RAS Healthcare, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2015-present

• Supporting patients in the physical therapy programs established by the registered Physical Therapist

• Regulating and guiding patients with range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises to maintain and/or increase joint and muscles ranges

• Providing infrared and ultraviolet treatments, giving muscle rubs and massages and other treatments to promote healing

• Assisting the medical staff in measuring and fitting devices

• Working with patient insurance records; making sure insurance covers procedures; investigating insurance policies

Registered Pharmacy Technician, Home Towne Rx Pharmacy, Ewing, NJ, August 2015-present

• Maintaining pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; removing outdated drugs

• Dispensing medications by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies

• Engaging in direct patient contact through drug consultation and recommendations under supervision of pharmacist

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

54th Annual Commission on the Status of Women, United Nations; New York, NY

Engaged in student-faculty research and data collection about the experience of young girls

Assisted in the organization of events as an intern for the Working Group on Girls

National Women Studies Association (NWSA) 2014, San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 2014

Presented and facilitated a panel titled “Labors of Love: Lessons Learned in Faculty-Student Research with Teenage Girls”

Honors and Scholars Student Representative, Spring 2013- present

Providing student input in changing outdated policies of the TCNJ Honors Program

Rho Gamma /Formal Sorority Recruitment Counselor, Spring 2015

Engaged potential new members in recruitment rounds as an unbiased counselor through disaffiliation

Kappa Delta Sorority, Zeta Theta Chapter, February 2012 – present

Executive Board Vice President Public Relations, Spring 2013- Fall 2014

oPlanning, organizing, and executing philanthropic events and recruitment based events for the Zeta Theta chapter

Philanthropic cooperation with Girl Scouts of the USA and Prevent Child Abuse America

Women in Learning and Leadership (W.I.L.L.), Co-Curricular Organization, August 2012-present

SKILLS

Fluent in Polish language

Conversational in Spanish

Proficient in Windows systems

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