HAROON CHAUDHARY
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OBJECTIVE
I would like to utilize my analytical research skills, business experience, and creative entrepreneurial spirit by joining a pharmaceutical company as a Scientist.
SKILLS
• 5+ Years of B2B/Industrial marketing strategy
o Information collection, data management, and analytics
o Data analysis and subsequent statistical analysis and presentation
• Extensive research training and entirely computer literate (PC, MS Office, SPSS, etc)
o Qualitative and quantitative research-to-execution experience
o Creatively can display and present data via Powerpoint
• Ambitious and capable of managing concurrent projects with multiple technical experts
• Top-notch academic record from prestigious university and highly focused on career
• Able to compile information from surveys, cold-calls, interviews, internet searches, research reviews, and technical writing.
QUALIFICATIONS
Consultant: Teleworld Communications Dec 2011- Present
• Researched, designed, and executed an e-commerce business system
• Implemented a retail POS/Inventory management system into practice
• Managed and handled multiple client accounts and contracts
• Conducted targeted market research and implemented a directed marketing campaign
Associate Scientist: Caerus Discovery, LLC June 2011 – Nov 2011
• First lead scientist for a Biotech Company developing Monoclonal Antibodies
• Maintained multiple cell lines in culture; conducted quality control experiments
• Developed and executed multiple Hybridoma Fusions
• Directed in-vivo drug studies on hundreds of mice and in-vitro studies on cell lines
Research Assistant: Neuroscience Laboratory, University of Virginia Aug 2010-May 2011
• Maintained multiple KO gene lines; Conducted hundreds of polymerase chain reactions and gel electrophoresis analyses; Analyzed and recorded data, Presented findings; Able to troubleshoot without supervision
Education:
• B.A. from University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia Aug 2007- May 2011
• Major: Molecular Biology Major: Psychology Concentration: Neuroscience
• 102/120 Credit Hours in Math and Science Courses
RESEARCH & TRAINING
Molecular Biology Sept 2008- May 2011
• High proficiency: DNA isolation, purification, cloning; able to troubleshoot; qPCR, Nested PCR, Gel electrophoresis, ELISA, immunostaining, Western and Northern Blot
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II Sept 2009 – May 2010
• High proficiency: laboratory equipment, working with chemicals and reactions, HPLC, gas and size chromatography, NMR, mass spectrometry
Research Method and Design I and II Sept 2008- May 2009
• Proficiency using Statistical Software (SPSS) and analyzing experimental data
ACADEMIC COURSEWORK
Molecular Biology
• Introduction to Cell Biology, Cellular Genetics, Cell Biology, Evolution and Ecology, Microbiology, Independent Research I & II, Experimental Foundations of Neurobiology
Chemistry
• Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry, Chemistry Lab I, Organic Chemistry Lab I & II
Neuroscience
• Introduction to Neurobiology, Neural Basis of Behavior, Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, Neuropharmacology, Greatest Discoveries of Neuroscience and Behavior, Neural Systems and Behavior
Psychology
• Introduction to Psychology, Cognition, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Neural Mechanisms of Behavior, Research & Design
ACTIVITIES
Member and Contributor to Student Organizations 2007-2011
• Grassroots Chair: American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
• Fundraising Committee: American Medical Student Association
• Volunteer Coordinator: Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children
• Treasurer: Key Club with Khawanas
• Member: Student Council
• Member: Sustained Dialogue
Volunteer Work 2005-2011
• Over 500 hours of volunteer work with student organizations, personal communities, and local schools