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SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
NEHA VERMA
HAMILTON, NJ 08619
870-***-**** *************@*****.***
Experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, SAS, Public Speaking, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Research, business management and teaching. And an ability to tackle scientific problems, develop new scientific protocols, manage lab and work under GLP environment. Advanced molecular biology and microbiology
techniques i.e. western blotting, protein
assays, Protein purification, PCR, Gel
Electrophoresis, vector Construction, and gene
cloning and sequence analysis, Aseptic cell
Culture/Tissue Culture techniques (plant
cells), Aseptic Techniques, Membrane
Filtration, Infiltration, Identification of various types of bacteria, streaking, staining, media
preparation etc.
Immunofluorescence
Computer Skills like: MS office (word, Excel,
PowerPoint), Access (Google drive, Docs,
Drive, Forms, Gmail, Sheets, Spreadsheets.
Statistical analysis (SPSS, SAS,IMAGE J)
Journal Publication, Organizing Findings, Data
Collections, Data Entry, Field Research,
Quantitative Research, Publication
Development, Analytical Thinking, Research
Design
Best Laboratory Practices, Designing
Experiments, Lab Safety Procedures,
Managing Laboratory Supplies, Quality Control
Procedures,
Writing Research Proposals.
Teaching
University Of Memphis
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT // Memphis, TN // January 2020 to May 2022 Taught Undergrad students Cell Biology as an lab instructor. Proctored exams, grade tests and assignments
Documented student academic progress by giving and grading assignments Prepared class sessions and assignments, helping students grasp course content and integrate learning outcomes
Taught courses according to catalog descriptions to meet defined standards and outcomes. Obtained teaching materials needed for classes.
Demonstrated use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory rules. Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment.
University Of Memphis
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT // Memphis, TN // August 2019 to May 2022 Performed experiments, collected and analyzed data for my own research project called "A study on zebrafish behavior on the basis of age, sex and strain relating to its reproduction. Skills Learned- Mammalian cell culture, Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy
Dissection, Image J for Data Analyzation
Arranged cell and tissue cultures to conduct biological assays Developed and implemented research quality control procedures.. Tennessee, University of Tennessee Health Science Center RESEARCH ASSOCIATE // Memphis, TN // May 2019 to July 2019 Assisted Principal investigator and other co-workers for research publication Researched protocols for process improvement in projects Extracted and entered relevant scientific data and information into appropriate databases.. Arkansas Bioscience Institute
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT // Jonesboro, Arkansas // January 2017 to December 2018 Worked on my own thesis project, Hydroxyproline-O-glycosylation in monocot plants and its application in cell wall engineering
Drew up new research proposals
Prepared tables, graphs and fact sheets to summarize research results Provided research support by preparing experiments and analyzing data Helped and taught interns, undergraduate students with lab work Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge Presented scientific papers in meetings and at conferences Arkansas State University
GRADUATE ASSISTANT // Jonesboro, Arkansas // August 2016 to December 2016 Met with professors to discuss students' grades and complete required grade- related paperwork Copied and distributed classroom materials
Evaluated and grade examinations, assignments and papers and record grades Prepared and proctored examinations
Notified instructors of errors and problems with assignments Assisted faculty members and staff with student conferences.. Bir Hospital
INTERNSHIP STUDENT // Kathmandu, Nepal // January 2015 to May 2015 Worked on the project called "Urinary tract infections and Antibiotic susceptibility among patients attending Bir hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal”..
TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
Undergrad Project // January 2008 to January 2009
Group Study: Microbial Infection and their everlasting challenge EDUCATION
PUBLICATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Research on Microbial spoilage of industrial products and their consequences on consumer of Nepal.
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Business Administration And Management Rider University // New Jersey // Expected in December 2024 GPA: 3.691
Ongoing
Ph.D. - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
University of Memphis // Memphis, TN // Expected in December 2024 GPA: 3.33
Dropped out
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
University Of Memphis // Memphis, TN // July 2022
GPA:3.33
Graduated
Master of Science - AGRICULTURE
Arkansas State University // Jonesboro, AR // May 2019 GPA:3.7
Graduated
Thesis: " Hydroxyproline-O-glycosylation in monocot plants and its application in cell wall engineering"
Bachelor of Science - MICROBIOLOGY
Tribhuvan University // December 2010
Graduated
Hydroxyproline-O-glycosylation in monocot plants and its application in cell wall engineering Extracellular Vesicles in Smoking-Mediated HIV Pathogenesis and their Potential Role in Biomarker Discovery and Therapeutic Interventions
Circulating Extracellular Vesicles Containing Xenobiotic Metabolizing CYP Enzymes and Their potential Roles in Extrahepatic Cells via Cell–Cell Interactions. HONORS AND AWARDS:
Who's Who Among Student in American Universities and Colleges at Arkansas State University- 2017
Second place winner for poster presentation competition (Society for In-vitro Biology, St. Louis, Missouri, 2018)
Winner of Richmond- Afak Haydar scholarships for International students at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas 2018.
Excellent GPA Award 2016 – 2017 from Department of Agriculture (Arkansas state University Excellent GPA Award 2017-2018 from Department of Agriculture (Arkansas state University) Winner of Wilson Memorial Educational Scholarship Award 2018 from BPW (Business and Professional women)
CERTIFICATIONS:
Fundamentals of Neuroscience-Harvard X Verified certificate. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Course Certificate for Covid-19 Contact Tracing. Focus on Peer Review-Certificate from Nature Master Classes. Fundamentals of Manuscript preparation from Research Academy.com Best Practices for Biomedical Research Data Management Certificate From Harvard Medical LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
Graduate Student Association (University Of Memphis), January 2021-March 2021
-Assistant Vice President of Research Innovations and Personality Development. Business And Professional Women, May 2018-May 2019 -President And Vice President, Jonesboro, Arkansas
A-State Research Council, May 2017-December 2018- RESEARCH AMBASSADOR, Jonesboro, Arkansas
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE CLUB, AUGUST 2016-DECEMBER 2018, JONESBORO, AR Secretary - President and Vice President .