MALINDA KUMARASINHA

P.O.Box 435,Willimantic, CT 06226

Tel: (860) 456-8979

OBJECTIVE:

An entry-level position in the field of biology, preferably in the areas of pharmaceutical product development and research.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:

2 year’s experience as a medical representative.
Good team player: work well with all kinds of people.
Strong practical and theoretical background in Molecular genetics and Chemistry.
Creative, resourceful, and thorough in developing a project
Capable of working quickly and accurately under very limited supervision
Able to analyze complex and detailed material and solve problems

EDUCATION:

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, May 1998.
Institute of Technological Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Affiliated to university of Houston Clear Lake, TX)
Associate degree in Biological Science, May 1994.

RELATED COURSE WORK:

Molecular genetics, Cell and Molecular biology, Endocrinology, Anatomy and Physiology, Plant biology and Physiology, Micro biology, Ecology, Environment- issue, Environmental Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Bio Chemistry.

LAB SKILLS:

DNA cloning, mRNA synthesis, Isolation of mRNA, DNA hybridization, Protein synthesis, laboratory set up, Solution Preparation for experiments.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft word, Maple, Vax, Excel, Mini-tab, Pascal, Programming Techniques and practice, Basic Language, Power point,Quarkxpress, Microsoft Access 97.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Nawinne Pharmacy, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

Medical Representative, 1990-1992

Distributed pharmaceutical products to various branches of the company, Sold Pharmaceutical products to retail pharmacy shops.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Eastern Connecticut State University Media Services, Willimantic, CT

Media Assistant, May1996-May1998

Filming University function, Video/Audio dubbing, Computer graphics, Sound system set up, Assist students and faculty in Audio/Video related problems, Conduct inventory and data entry operations.

Sodexho-Marriot Food Company, Willimantic, CT

Cashier, Line control, Beverage Supervisor, engaged in all phases of food service activities. Jan 1996-May 1998

ACTIVITIES:

Active member of the Biology club(E.C.S.U), Jan1996-May 1998

Active member of the Air & Waste Management Association (U.S.A), since1997

Active member of International Student Organization (E.C.S.U) Jan1996-May1998

Study Tour CANADA Montriol, March 1996

Study Tour RUSSIA and FINLAND, March 1997

AUXILLARY SKILLS:

Multilingual: Fluent in English, Sinhalese and Tamil.

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.