Detail-Oriented Research Associate with Chemistry Expertise
Resume:
Monique Farha
Research Associate II
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Detail-oriented professional with proven critical thinking, leadership, and research skills. Frequently praised as hard working and a quick learner by my peers.
EXPERIENCE
Research Associate II - Discovery Chemistry
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA / Sept 2022 to Present
• Annealing and formulation of oligonucleotides using analytical HPLC
• Bioconjugation of oligonucleotides
• QC using HPLC and LC/MS
• Purification of oligonucleotides using HPLC prep, analytical HPLC, UPLC, and LC/MS
• Endotoxin testing and troubleshooting
• Authoring SOP’s
• Data Management
• LNP formulation and analysis
• Desalting with TFF, AKTA, and MWCO
• Overall improvement of general practices ensuring all methods and standards are verified Lead Chemistry Analyst
Certified Group (ABC Testing), Irvine, CA / Feb 2022 to Present
• Perform day to day nutraceutical testing – primarily in HPTLC, including but not limited to: sample preparation, instrumentation, solvent preparation, and managing of plates.
• Data evaluation and troubleshooting according to system suitability markers
• Both following and authoring SOPs according to GMP and GDP standards
• Management of other testing personnel: leading group meetings, organizing responsibilities, delegating work, training/teaching new
• Attendance of conferences and continued education
• Overall improvement of general practices ensuring all methods and standards are verified Chief Scribe/Transition of Care Coordinator
Dr. David Pernikoff M.D.P.C - Internal Medicine, St. Louis Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
• Assist in providing professional, quality patient care
• Interpretation and entry of electronic medical records including the use of MDsuite
• Direct patient contact including: EKG, diabetic foot exams, urine dips, triage, assist with cerumen impaction, assist with wound care, assist with pelvic exams
• Interpretation and understanding of patient medications, ordering medications to pharmacy
• Management of scribes: leading group meetings, listing responsibilities, researching techniques for improvement, hiring and firing
• Transition of Care Coordinator tasks: prior authorizations, creator of system to ensure metrics met (testing, health maintenance, follow ups)
• Lead in research for COVID-19 management: bringing awareness of CDC/WHO guidelines, searching for resources, implementing policies for protection of both patients and employees Undergraduate Research
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA / Jan 2017 - May 2018
• Explored the behavior and fluorescence of nano-crystals using lanthanides
• Worked in a biochemistry lab using different forms of instrumentation: fluorimeter, lyophilizer, centrifuge, pH meter, shaker bath, syringe pump, UV instruments
• Synthesize nano-crystals using different techniques by varying pH and concentration of modifier • Assess different organic capping groups and their side group effects
• Key Achievement: Discovered indole side group as most successful and consistent for producing increasing fluorescence in lanthanide nano-crystals.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Friendly Caller
Volunteer Action for Aging, Orange County, CA / Aprill 2021 - Present
• Support seniors in their efforts to remain healthy
• Foster a relationship with an elderly person and help ease loneliness in aging Volunteer Mathematics Tutor
School on Wheels, Aliso Viejo, CA / Aprill 2021 - Present
• Provide private instruction to individual student to improve academic performance
• Teach student study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Assess student's progress throughout tutoring sessions.
• Collaborate with student’s, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Masters of Science, Pharmaceutical Science (In
progress April 2026)
University of San Diego (USD)
San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts Biochemistry
Minor in Mathematics (May 2018)
Washington University in St. Louis GPA: 4.0
St. Louis, MO
Post- Baccalaureate Certificate (May 2019)
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