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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clinical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Highly proficient in conducting comprehensive literature reviews, providing computational research support and preparing samples and specimens for testing. Proven public and speaking skills.

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry: Expected in 05/2020
Manhattanville College - City, State

GPA: 3.890

  • Minored in Math and Pre-med
Skills
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Literature reviews and grant writing
  • Patient recruitment and consent
  • Database searches
  • Remarkable ability to multitask assigned duties
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Precise Analytical skills
  • Safety and compliance
  • Complex understanding of statistics (linear regression analysis, tests statistics, etc..)
  • Ability to excel in both individual and team environments
  • Advanced knowledge in excel
Research Experience
Research Assistant, 06/2019 to Current
Syngenta Global – Lafayette , LA
  • Perform literature review for research projects on Epilepsy
  • Perform patient screening for studies and recruiting for longitudinal studies
  • Design projects related to Epilepsy and develop methodologies for data extraction
  • Perform data chart extraction from Epic and query data to run data analysis
  • Shadow in outpatient Epilepsy clinic
  • Ensure the integrity of the informed consent process between the research team and participant
  • Draft abstracts and manuscripts
  • Evaluate medical history using Epic
  • Ensure Protocols and IRB applications compliance
  • Perform statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Gather, arrange and organize research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
Research Assistant, 01/2019 to Current
Syngenta Global – Lancaster , MN
  • Synthesize and purify 16 novel substrates which will ultimately be blended with polypropylene.
  • Perform and analyze data from TLC platting and IR of the new copolymer.
  • Confirm synthesized adducts using HRMS and IR.
  • Perform literature review of polymerization, specifically radical addition reactions, esterification and epoxide openings.
Chemistry Lab Assistant, 01/2017 to Current
Syngenta Global – Lansing , MI
  • Attend to the organization and cleanliness of prep areas and academic laboratories
  • Maintain inventory and storage of chemical substances and supplies
  • Prepare mixtures and the materials' set-up needed for Principles of Chemistry I & 2 and Organic Chemistry I & 2 experiments
Research Assistant, 01/2016 to 09/2016
New York Medical College, NYMC – City , STATE
  • NASA-funded research project: Protection of Neurogenesis as a Neuroprotectant Strategy for Low-Dose Space Radiation Exposure
  • Performed and Analyzed rodent behavioral tests using AnyMaze, open field (anxiety and mobility), active avoidance (hippocampal dependent spatial learning task), and forced swim test (depression-like behavior) at Dr.Patric Stanton's lab
  • Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests
  • Entered data into ImageJ, modeled results and generated reports
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment in good working order
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices
  • Completed NYMC 3-hour safety orientation program which includes: The blood-borne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) and The hazard communication and Chemical Safety Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), and Radiation Safety for Non-Users
Publication

Johnston, M., Sobhi, H., El Hajjar, A., (2020). Synthesis and Characterization of Substrates for Grafting Polymers Used in Medical Plastics. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Poster Presentation

El Hajjar, A., Jackson-Shaheed, B., Hirsch, L., Altalib, H., (2020, April). Incidence of Anti-Epileptic Drug Related Falls. Poster session to be presented at the Annual American Academy of Neurology, Toronto, Ontario.
El Hajjar, A., Johnston, M., (2020, April). Synthesis of Branched Molecules for use in Grafting Copolymerization. Submitted for a poster session

Mahmoud, N., El Hajjar, A., Sivaraju, A., (2020). EEG Abnormalities and its association with NIH Stroke Scale and Stroke Location in Acute Ischemic Stroke- A Retrospective Observational Analysis. Submitted for a poster session

Accomplishments

Daughters for Life Scholarship, fully covered undergraduate scholarship offered by Daughters For Life foundation to scholastically achieved females from the Middle East
Manhattanville College Chemistry Honors Program, for earning at least a B+ overall average in chemistry courses, in addition to taking additional chemistry elective courses, participating in Honors research during senior year and preparing a senior honors thesis for it
CRC Press Award, Spring 2017, Chemistry Achievement Award in recognition of Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in First Year Chemistry- Manhattanville College
ACS, Division of polymeric Materials, Spring 2018, Science and Engineering and the Industrial Sponsors award for Outstanding Performance in Organic Chemistry
Excellence in French, Spring 2019, certificate of achievement-Manhattanville College

Certifications

Human Subject Protection Training, Good Clinical Practice Course Stage 1, HIPAA Privacy and Security for Researchers, CPR/AED Red Cross, OSHA trained.
Coursera Certification: "Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics"

Volunteer Experience

Unite Lebanon Youth Project (NGO)- Beirut, Lebanon
Volunteer 2017 and 2018
• Researched colleges, universities and scholarships for partnerships for its Bridge Scholarship Program
• Assisted with administrative duties for 30+ different programs in this organization
• Mentored prospective university students with their admission, financial, and scholarship applications

Involvement

American Chemical Society
President 2019-Present
• Organize and execute fundraisers, as well as educational and entertaining events to increase the campus's interest in Chemistry.
• Work with board members to manage the club's dues, budget, meetings and social media
• Handle administrative responsibilities for the club
Treasurer 2017- 2019
• Tracked and maintained club's income and expenditures
• Created an annual financial report for the club

Daughters for Life Club
President 2019-Present
• Conduct campus wide events about women empowerment and achievements
• Arrange panels to challenge the stereotypes of women from the Middle East
• Presented in the DFL Gala 2019 as a panelist in order to promote education and educational scholarships

Academic Resource Center

Peer Tutor 2017&2020

Taught individualized study skills and reviewed coursework for Principles of Chemistry I &II and Calculus I

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