Kamana Lohani

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SUMMARY

Exceptionally motivated self-starter and creative problem solver who works and loves a challenge. Hands-on experience in microbial culture, preparation and routine microbiological laboratory techniques. Strong knowledge of standard laboratory methods. Profound problem solving, planning and organization skills.

SKILLS

Management, Sales, Customer Service. Restaurant, Food Sciences, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Research, Bilingual, Proficient in MS Office

EDUCATION

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS Graduated: May 2020 Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology GPA: 3.07/4.00

EXPERIENCE

Mississippi State University

Parasitology Teaching Assistant, Starkville, Mississippi January 2020-Present

• Teaching assistant for both the class and lab portion for the Parasitology course at Mississippi state university.

• Responsible for grading assignments, quizzes, class participation and exams.

• Set-up labs and demos.

• Collaborated with the professors and assisted students in lab to perform and analyze many diagnostic techniques for parasites, including blood smears.

• Taught students how to identify species, taxonomic groups and life stages of parasites as well as morphological characteristics of parasites.

Mississippi State University

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Starkville, Mississippi May 2018- August 2018

• Assistant to Dr. Bin Liu’s research as a volunteer “In the role of luminal Ca regulation in Ca signaling refractoriness and cardiac arrhythmogenesis” at the MSU Biological Department.

• Performed DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing and PCR.

• Sterilize and prepare lab equipment for experimental purposes.

• Trained in safe handling of animals in accordance with University lab policies and procedures.

• Performed and assisted additional duties as may directed by the supervisor. Chaudhari Group

Food Microbiologist, Kathmandu, Nepal January 2013-February 2015

• Analyzed raw and processed meat and noodles to determine the bacterial load in suspected food poisoning illnesses.

• Performed total plate count, isolation and identification of suspected pathogens.

• Performed media preparation for microbiological analysis and collecting the specimens.

• Worked with other departments to ensure that all the equipment and supplies are ready to use. Kamana Lohani

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Longest Student Health Center, Starkville, Mississippi Health Service Volunteer September 2018 – Present

• Spread awareness about cancer, Alcohol and drugs, Mental illness and Sexual health by setting up awareness booths around campus.

• Distributing pamphlets and organizing fun games related to health awareness on campus. Convenient store, Houston, Texas

Manager January 2016-March 2018

• Worked as a Manager in Vegas food Mart in Houston, Texas during my associate degree

• Hired, trained and recruited quality employers

• Negotiated with vendors to control cost of products Subway, Starkville, Mississippi

Student Worker June 2019-July2019

• Prepared food to specific customer order

• Marketed specials and meal deals

• Operated cash registers, taking payment and making change

• Cleaned the workplace

CLASSROOM PROJECTS

• Antibiotic resistance: On how environment bacterial fight back beta-lactams antibiotics.

• Food microbes: Performed various experiment using strawberries, meat, greens, water and milk to check the contaminants in raw materials in cold and hot temperatures.

• “Spread soap, not germs” project: Swabbing restroom handles from seven different places to see the presence of bacteria and performing various biochemical tests to identify the pathogen. Also, showed a presentation on how we concluded on the pathogen we figured.

• A serial dilution: Performed serial dilution to know how the bacteria reduce with each dilution.

• Gut Microbe: Researched about gut microbe and its effects and on humans and performed a group presentation about its advantages and disadvantages. NEPALESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

• Active participation and volunteering job for various programs conducted by Nepalese Student Association in Mississippi State University.

HONORS

• National Society of Collegiate Scholars Fall 2016

• Dean’s List, Houston Community College Spring 2016-Present

• Fulfilling my Dreams Scholarship Fall 2017

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