Karishma Randhave

Experience

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  Enginnering and applied science undergraduate student office at University of Cincinnati

  Nov 2011 - May 2012

  Student Coordinator

  • Assisted the administrative staff in preparing for student orientation, evaluation, and reflection sessions• Maintained consistent contact with site coordinates via site visits, phone calls, and mailings

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  University of Cincinnati, Genetics and Evolution Lab

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2016

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Maintained the Gecko Colony by feeding and watering the different gecko species.• Studied the behavior of geckos by running color vision experiments• Prepared and set-up the experimental cages and evaluated and analyzed the trial results• Transferred the gecko eggs to the Children’s Hospital for foveal development studies

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  University of Cincinnati

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Executed molecular essays such as Western blot techniques, DNA extraction and PCR techniques for genotyping• Prepared Agarose and PAGE gels for DNA and protein, respectively• RNA isolation from biological samples• Plasmid DNA purification • Administered of CBT exams (GRE, PRAXIS, TOEFL, MCAT ) and Pearson Vue exams• Regulated the center's computer testing, computer hardware/software installation, and troubleshooting• Developed professional customer relations and rapport.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Test Administrator

    Mar 2013 - Dec 2015
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  University of Cincinnati, Cancer and Cell biology

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Research Assistant

  • Ran Western Blots, Performed DNA isolation, DNA sequencing, PCR amplification, protein purification. • PCR techniques for genotyping, Prepared Agarose and PAGE gels for DNA and protein, respectively.• Isolated RNA from biological samples, Purified Plasmid DNA.

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  Procter & Gamble

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Research Technician

  • Daily execution of Cell Size Distribution test for needs in PUFF product & process development, FAM PR, FAM PRL, and Current Business.• Made up blood-based (non-human) solutions according to instructions.• Executed fluid acquisition tests; non blood-based and blood-based (non-human).• General operation of the Keyence Microscope for various investigations.

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  Indiana University School of Medicine

  May 2017 - Nov 2019

  Research Technician IV

  • Animal surgeries- survival (kidney transplantation) and non-survival (slet isolation), • Animal Metabolic Test- GTT( Glucose Tolerance Test), ITT( Insulin Tolerance Test), metabolic cages testing, perifusion analysis • Animal Husbandry- Manage mouse colony, setup-breeder cages, regular health checkups. Maintain mouse records and collect data. • General Molecular assignments- DNA/RNA extraction, PCR. Gel Electrophoresis • Laboratory management- lab equipment monitoring, recording the experimental data, completing necessary paperwork. Show less

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  University of Chicago

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2021

  Research Technician

  • Conduct various clinical research drug studies for pharmaceutical companies in animal by daily gavage injection and collecting the blood glucose and body weight data on regular basis. • Principal contribution to provide technical and administrative support for research projects by assisting postgraduate research assistant/ principle investigators with their experiments. • Perform surgeries and procedure that is required for research such as islets isolation, bone marrow isolation, etc. • Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts, protocols, and other documents.• Maintain general laboratory support, oversee animal facility and maintain animal cages. Show less

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  Vanderbilt University Medical Center

  Nov 2021 - now

  Program Manager