Alex Zargarian
Glendale
Summary
Detail-oriented volunteer research student skilled in laboratory techniques and scientific communication. Experience in drafting protocols and synthesizing research goals, ready to contribute effectively to biophysics projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Research Student
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Designed and outlined experimental methodologies for upcoming biophysics research projects.
- Drafted step-by-step laboratory protocols to ensure accurate and reproducible experimental setups.
- Synthesized research goals, procedures, and projected outcomes into formal presentations for lab meetings.
Volunteer Research Student
University Of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in maintaining the scheduling of monthly tasks, along with data retrieval and input
- Used laboratory techniques to prepare solutions for experimentation
- Analyzed mouse brain scans to determine neuron firing.
- Cleaned laboratory rooms and refilled the nutrient supply for mice.
Specialist
Apple
Pasadena, CA
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers by informing them of the options available, along with assisting them in deciding and purchasing the necessary and precise devices that they require.
- Executed inventory checks to ensure product availability.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, maintaining high satisfaction rates through effective communication.
Shadowing Student
Pediatric Clinic
Glendale, CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- While doing a preceptorship at the pediatric clinic, I shadowed the doctor and learned about different aspects of the medical field.
- Learned about how to handle patient care, whilst maintaining the doctor-patient relationship.
Embedded Tutor
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted students in not only learning the required material but also further applying it to their overall understanding in all subjects of education.
- Maintained class schedules and updated assignments,
Volunteer
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Glendale, CA
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Initially, my time there began with taking care of pharmacy deliveries, patient documentation, and moving patients around when needed. Near the last year of my volunteering experience, I took on more of a mentor role in helping incoming volunteers adjust to their new roles, along with a volunteer program in which we would assist nurses with patients.
- Collaborated with team members to implement new volunteer training initiatives, enhancing overall service delivery quality.
Dental Assistant
Smile Dental Clinic
Palmdale, CA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Shadowed orthodontists in their day-to-day procedures, along with assisting with different tasks involving scanning, bracket measurements, and laboratory work, which entailed retainer molding.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments per infection control protocols.
Education
No Degree - Biological Sciences
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CABachelor of Science - Public Health
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2026
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Team collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
- Data entry
- Collaborative mindset
- Scientific communication
- Independent learning
- Experimental design
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Full Professional
Interests
- Playing Sports
- Volunteering
- Participate in soccer and basketball as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Timeline
Volunteer Research Student
University of California, Los Angeles
09.2025 - 12.2025
Volunteer Research Student
University Of California San Diego
10.2024 - 05.2025
Specialist
Apple
10.2022 - 01.2023
Embedded Tutor
Glendale Community College
02.2022 - 06.2022
Shadowing Student
Pediatric Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Assistant
Smile Dental Clinic
06.2021 - 09.2021
Volunteer
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2022
No Degree - Biological Sciences
Glendale Community College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of California, San Diego
Dean's List
Achieved a GPA