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Dr. Chanakya Raj MD MSc

Galway,County Galway

Summary

Dedicated individual eager to contribute to team success. Quick-learner with knowledge of lab compliance requirements and safety protocols. Monitors requirements to support compliance. Detail-orientated life science professional experienced in medical laboratory testing. Works with precision to deliver reliable laboratory outcomes. Plans methodically and meticulously to meet project requirements. Communicative Scientist proficient in background in medicine with passion for laboratory work. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Summer Research Student

University of Galway
Galway, County Galway
05.2023 - 07.2023

During the span of 3 months I mainly worked with brain and spleen samples of the rodents of valproic acid model of autism and looked into the inflammatory mediatory responses when they are subject to acute viral infection. At the end of my research I submitted thesis and presented by results using a poster.

  • Conducted statistical analyses of data sets to identify patterns.
  • Created presentation slides and posters to help researchers present findings.
  • Checked facts, proofread and edited research documents for accuracy.
  • Maintained quality standards to preserve integrity of data findings.
  • Stayed abreast of new and updated protocols in research department
  • Wrote reports to summarise data and implications of results.
  • Set up, calibrated and maintained field or laboratory equipment as per study requirements.
  • Carried out experiments and research following protocols laid out by primary researchers.
  • Prepared graphs and spreadsheets to present findings.
  • Provided access to experimental data for faculty researcher or supervisor.
  • Conducted literature reviews to avoid duplication and give credit to other researchers.

Bartender - Part-time

Roisin Dubh Pub
Galway, County Galway
11.2022 - Current
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
  • Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.

Intern Doctor

Mysore Medical Teaching Hospital
Mysore, Karnataka, India
09.2021 - 03.2022

Due to my keen interests in laboratory work than in practice I spent more time with the clinical pathologist and laboratory technicians in medical laboratory than on hospital floor and gained incredible amount of laboratory experience.


  • Safely prescribed and administered medications including analgesia, intravenous fluids and carried out pathological analysis of the samples.
  • Developed and evaluated testing procedures and techniques used in specimen analysis.
  • Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
  • Applied safety procedures and wore protective gear in laboratory.
  • Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine and spinal fluid.
  • Reported results to medical practitioners and other health professionals.
  • Mixed chemical substances safely to recipe using exact dosages.
  • Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labelling, registration and patient information.
  • Communicated with patients, families and health care professionals with professionalism.
  • Analysed samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
  • Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
  • Set up and maintained laboratory equipment to prevent damage and proper functioning.

Clinical Rotation

Vinnitsia National Medical University
Vinnitsa, Vinnitsa Oblast, Ukraine
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated patient rehabilitation programmes after surgeries.
  • Specialised in managing and treating common co-morbid conditions.
  • Signposted nutrition and health advice for improved disease prevention.
  • Delivered targeted follow-up care for continued patient monitoring.
  • Diagnosed conditions and devised medical care programmes.
  • Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities.
  • Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity.
  • Prepared specimens for analysis by cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms.
  • Applied safety procedures and wore protective gear in laboratory.

Education

Master of Science - Neuropharmacology

University of Galway
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
09.2022 - 08.2023

Doctor of Medicine - Medicine

Vinnitsa National Medical University
Vinnitsa Oblast, Ukraine
09.2015 - 06.2021

Foundation Degree in Science - Ancient Indian Medicine

Taranath Government Ayurveda medical College
Bellary India
06.2014 - 03.2015

Foundation Degree in Science - Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English, Sanskrit

Chaitra PU College
Mysore, India
06.2012 - 04.2014

Secondary School - Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, History, English, Hindi and Sanskrit

Maharshi High School
India
06.2011 - 04.2012

Skills

  • Enthusiastic communicator
  • Expert multitasker
  • Problem solving
  • Exemplary hygiene standards
  • Organised and reliable
  • Specimen preparation
  • Wet chemistry testing
  • PCR instrumentation operation
  • Sample handling
  • Stock management
  • SOP compliance
  • RNA extraction
  • Triple quadrupole
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Bradford protein assay
  • BCA protein assay
  • Molecular Biology
  • Western Blotting
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Laboratory medicine
  • Aseptic technique
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Literature searches
  • Chromatographic techniques
  • Results interpretation
  • Scientific reporting
  • Medical sample quality control
  • Clinical waste disposal
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Protection Act guidelines
  • Medical record-keeping

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Kannada
Native
Sanskrit
Fluent

Timeline

Summer Research Student

University of Galway
05.2023 - 07.2023

Bartender - Part-time

Roisin Dubh Pub
11.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Neuropharmacology

University of Galway
09.2022 - 08.2023

Intern Doctor

Mysore Medical Teaching Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022

Clinical Rotation

Vinnitsia National Medical University
09.2020 - 05.2021

Doctor of Medicine - Medicine

Vinnitsa National Medical University
09.2015 - 06.2021

Foundation Degree in Science - Ancient Indian Medicine

Taranath Government Ayurveda medical College
06.2014 - 03.2015

Foundation Degree in Science - Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English, Sanskrit

Chaitra PU College
06.2012 - 04.2014

Secondary School - Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, History, English, Hindi and Sanskrit

Maharshi High School
06.2011 - 04.2012
Dr. Chanakya Raj MD MSc