Sharanya Sivaraman

• Manufactured investigational product for phase 1 clinical trial with quality assurance • Preformed quality control tests such as DNA / RNA isolation, cDNA, qPCR and Gram’s staining on drug products and produced certificates of analysis • Plated homogenized tissue samples from animal trials and used Gram’s stain to identify appropriate cells • Set up and familiarized with the fermentation machine and process needed for scale up production and manufacturing • Created backward plans for collaborative projects, wrote reports and SOP’s • Researched and created presentations to facilitate discussions on recent topics of interest for journal club • Organized shipment of research and investigational products to various different countries • Managed daily aspects of the lab by preforming duties including creating PO’s for supplies, managing inventory, and organization

• Lead and organized a monthly book club in engaging discussion of books and book events in the community • Helped customers with their choices and purchasing needs in the store, online store and stores nearby • Communicated efficiently managed the cash line while helping to train seasonal workers at the POS • Added joy to customer interactions by engaging in meaningful connections that create a warm and welcoming environment in the store • Accurately closed cash at the end of the night, completing bank deposits and the stores accounting paperwork • Displayed specifically curated collection that is pleasing to the eye to attract customer attention

• Preformed DNA and RNA extraction and qPCR to analyze the effects of virus induction • Maintained and established cell culture lines of diseased cells and cancerous cells • Tested multiple protocol on lab mice to establish new protocol to be used in future experiments • Prepared and transduced plasmids to bacterial cultures and purified plasmids for lab stock • Complied with rules and safety regulations of Level 2+ Biohazard lab and Animal Care Facility

• Accurately operated POS system while interacting with guests to fulfill orders and up-sell the company’s seasonal and promotional items as well as combos • Served customers their drinks and food efficiently, ensuring guest’s personal requests are added to each appropriate order and creating an enjoyable environment • Opened and closed concession to maintain organization during busy hours and efficiency throughout the day • Took orders cash register and on floating tills being flexible to fill in where needed • Hosted and seated guests at tables according to servers available • Ran concession for VIP theaters, prepped and expo food, poured beer, wines, and made drinks for bar