A Team Mental Health

Kashyap Rao

** *** ***** ******, ********, NJ, **873

Cell: 732-***-****; Email: *************@*****.*** EDUCATION Anticipated Graduation: 05/2025

Rutgers University – B.S. in Biotechnology – GPA: 3.5

● Dean’s list recipient

● RU Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu Club Member

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freshpet 05/2024 – 08/2024

R&D Project Management Intern

● Worked on several exploratory projects on decreasing lipid oxidation, increasing shelf-life, and decreasing microbial counts in pet products.

● Collaborated cross functionally with many departments to standardize the use of antimicrobial technologies in the manufacturing process of pet food products; This process is currently implemented in the manufacturing facility.

● Investigated novel natural antimicrobials for pet food products to achieve log reduction of bacterial counts as a substitute for currently used cost intensive processes. The technology is expected to achieve annual cost savings of greater than 1 million USD.

● Cultivated a deep understanding of organizational operations through collaborative partnerships with QA, microbiology, engineering, marketing, and regulatory affairs. 09/2023 – 12/2023

Rutgers University

Nucleotide Sequence Analysis Lab Researcher

● Critically analyzed nucleotide and amino acid sequences to identify homologous sequences.

● Examined and extracted genes, proteins, and disease information from biological databases.

● Utilized computational methods to design genetic manipulation experiments for wet lab applications.

● Analyzed primary sequence data from DNA sequencing projects.

● Employed advanced bioinformatics methods to access gene or protein information, conduct research, and communicate findings.

01/2023 – 05/2023

Microbiology Lab Researcher

● Applied microscopy techniques to identify unknown microorganisms based on structural, growth, and metabolic characteristics.

● Demonstrated proficiency in microbiological calculations for media preparation, solutions, and dilutions.

● Performed aseptic techniques and routine culture handling with precision and safety.

● Applied scientific methods to collect, analyze, and present data in experiments, such as testing the selectivity of fungi using ubiquitous microorganisms.

● Isolated, transformed, and identified plasma DNA using digestion, selection enzymes, and gel electrophoresis 09/2022 – 05/2023

Student Focus Group Coordinator

● Managed budget and organized receipts for IRT reimbursement.

● Managed special needs student focus groups, provided personalized data for results.

● Collaborated with the team to observe and interview faculty and students regarding mental health curriculum.

● Presented and produced a paper on curriculum evaluation that strengthened the Union School District mental health curriculum.

HOBBIES

● RU Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu Club Member

● Classical violinist; 15 years of experience playing & teaching in the US; Won many awards through competing. SKILLS

● Bilingual: English and Kannada

● Skills: Strong time management, teamwork, and communication. Proficient in Python, research, and academic writing. Experienced in Google Drive, excel, presentation, and tutoring.

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