Saurya Sharma
Manassas
Summary
Biology graduate with a concentration in bioinformatics and hands-on experience in oncology care and research settings. Skilled in clinical data collection, electronic medical records, and data analysis, with a strong foundation in research methods. Proven ability to maintain accurate documentation and support multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
INOVA
05.2024 - Current
- Conduct pre- and post-transplant patient assessments, including vitals and clinical data collection for stem cell transplant patients
- Document patient information in Epic, ensuring accurate and timely clinical records for multidisciplinary care teams
- Assist with procedures and medication administration under supervision while maintaining compliance with clinical protocols
- Educate patients on treatment plans and post-transplant care, supporting adherence and outcomes
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and coordinators to streamline patient care workflows
Behavioral Technician
Pimmit Counseling
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized various data collection methods to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make data-driven decisions to modify therapy plans.
- Applied Central Reach's data analytics tool to measure key performance indicators to predict therapy plan's success and failure rates. Additionally, presented these data to supervisors and clients on a daily basis.
- Utilized applied behavior therapy to research various autism symptoms and treatment breakthroughs to implement into client's therapy plans.
- Assisted clients with generalization of skills across different environments, including home, school, and community settings and helped in transferring acquired skills in real-life situations.
Concierge
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed administrative tasks, including processing requests, maintaining records, and handling correspondence, while professionally communicating changes to residents, staff, and nurses.
- Resolved resident complaints with empathy, ensuring swift and effective solutions.
- Verified insurance coverage and processed payments, clearly explaining benefits and liabilities.
- Reported safety hazards, optimized workflows for accuracy, and escalated issues when necessary.
- Coordinated scheduling and reservations for transportation, medical appointments, and personal needs.
Research Lab Assistant
SEA-PHAGES Program (HHMI), George Mason University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted microbiological and molecular techniques to isolate and characterize Actinobacteriophage from environmental samples
- Performed genome annotation and DNA sequence analysis using bioinformatics tools
- Maintained detailed lab records and documented experimental procedures and results
- Collaborated in a team-based research environment to analyze and interpret biological data
Learning Assistant
George Mason University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Tutored 104 students in 'Linear Mathematical Modeling' & 'Intro to Biology' courses in two different sections resulting in over 6% increase in pass rate for the class.
- Utilized various data collection methodologies to determine gaps in student's knowledge and used those results to curate new course materials and review guides.
- Created a methodology where professors were able to determine what concepts were challenging for students to comprehend.
Researcher
Disease Discovery ML Fellowship, Inspirit AI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Analyzed biological datasets using Python (Pandas, Matplotlib) to identify patterns in disease-related data
- Applied machine learning models (classification, CNNs) to support disease discovery research
- Performed data preprocessing, visualization, and interpretation for research presentations
- Presented findings to leadership, translating complex data into actionable insights
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Concentration in Bioinformatics, Computer Data Science
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2024
Skills
- Clinical data collection & patient assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical records management
- Informed consent process
- Protocol adherence & compliance
- Patient education
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
- Clinical documentation & data entry
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Medical Assistant
INOVA
05.2024 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Pimmit Counseling
07.2023 - 08.2024
Research Lab Assistant
SEA-PHAGES Program (HHMI), George Mason University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Learning Assistant
George Mason University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Researcher
Disease Discovery ML Fellowship, Inspirit AI
06.2022 - 08.2022
Concierge
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Concentration in Bioinformatics, Computer Data Science
George Mason University
Coursework
- Bioethics
- Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
- Biostatistics I & II
- Scientific Data and Database
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Scientific Information and Data Visualization
- Modeling and Stimulation
- Community Health