Profile:
A self-driven Research Associate with nine years of experience in academic arena, versatile, multi-skilled person, is eager to gain proficiency in new areas and dive into the field of Data Science
Work Experience:
Research Associate (April 2016- June 2016 (department shutdown)) – NorthShore University Health Systems, Department of Clinical Research Informatics, Evanston, IL
Provided analytics that support data-driven decision making
Performed data cleaning, manipulation and analysis of large patient database using R
Mastered R in short period of time
Operated Linux/UNIX and GNU Emacs
Utilized descriptive statistics to look for patterns with the goal to develop prediction model for forecasting survival time of patients
Created regression models to predict asthma occurrences in patients of different races
Research Associate (2007-2016) -- Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, Chicago, IL
Studies aimed at identifying genes that contribute to cancer progression and at understanding how cancer cells growth can help find novel anti-cancer targets
Designed and executed experiments applying various molecular biology and biochemistry techniques such as PCR, ELISA, Western blots and more
Conducted data analysis using Excel and generated reports, created PowerPoint presentations
Demonstrated abilities to troubleshoot
Took charge of consistently improving productivity of the laboratory
Contributed to numerous publications in prestigious scientific journals
Chemist (2006-2007) -- EMCO Chemicals Distributor, North Chicago, IL
Performed laboratory analysis of chemical products using various industry-standard techniques and technologies, while working under pressure in a fast paced environment
Documented deviations and recommendations inline with analysis outcomes
Education:
Bachelors of Science Degree in Biochemistry (2005) -- University of Illinois at Chicago
Certifications:
Python for Informatics Specialization (2016) -- University of Michigan on Coursera
Genomic Data Science Specialization -- Johns Hopkins University on Coursera
Introduction to Genomic Technologies (October 3, 2015)
Python for Genomic Data Science (October 3, 2015)
Genomic Data Science with Galaxy (October 31, 2015)
Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science (October 31, 2015)
Algorithms for DNA Sequencing (November 28, 2015)
Languages: Fluent in English, Hebrew and Russian