Rahul Gunasekera has over 5 years of experience in clinical research and laboratory work. He currently coordinates clinical drug trials to satisfy regulatory standards as a clinical research coordinator. Previously, he worked as a surgical/histological technician processing tissue samples and training medical residents. In school, he conducted experiments in immunology and assisted researchers, developing skills in microscopy, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques.

1. RAHUL GUNASEKERA
Bachelor of Science: Microbiology
University of California Santa Barbara
rahulgunasekera@gmail.com  661-860-6104
A dynamic, efficient, analytical researcher with an avid interest developing expertise to create and develop a tactical role
within a regulatory affairs environment. Past experience includes both clinical and laboratory research with reputed
physicians and scientists.
WORK EXPERIENCE
California Medical Research Associates – Clinical research coordinator – May 2014 – Present
 Contract with pharmaceutical sponsors to conduct clinical drug trials on patients
o Sponsors include Pfizer, Amgen, Roche, Salix, Bayer, Janssen, etc.
 Manage trial from implementation to completion satisfying all regulatory standards dictated by governing bodies
 Collaborates and communicates cross-functionally with doctors, patients, and pharmaceutical representatives
 Completes and compiles all documentation necessary to meet regulatory standards which include FDA submissions, electronic
case report forms, and developing and implementing SOPs
 Prepares and submits internal regulatory file applications and supporting documentation
 Responsible for the daily handling and accountability of investigational products
 Working knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines
Hema-Tek Histological Svc – Surgical/histological lab technician in MOH`S micrographic surgery – January 2014 – Present
 Process tissue samples from skin cancer patients using a hematoxylin and eosin stain to be viewed by a MOHS surgeon under
the microscope
 Use a microtome cryostat to cut histological slides, allowing rapid diagnosis in the operating room, for the surgical excision of
cancer
 Troubleshoot machine malfunctions
 Currently working at Loma Linda Medical University with Abel Torres, MD and Andrea Smith, MD
o Educate and train new medical residents and staff about MOHS procedure and methods
SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
Howard Hughes Medical Institute research program – 2012
 Assist researcher in conducting three novel experiments headed by post docs
Student Lab Assistant - 2012-2013
Laboratory of Dr. Anthony De Tomaso, Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, UC Santa Barbara
 Utilize microscopy and staining techniques necessary for fluorescent microscopy including Phalloidin assay, TUNEL assay on the
model organism Botryllus schlosseri
Immunology Lab Student – 2013
 Culture a mammalian cell line from mouse thymus and spleen cells
 Develop lab reports and analyze results using Microsoft Excel, ImageJ, and Guava Soft Incyte software for flow cytometry
Co-founder of Immunology Club in UCSB 2012-2013
 Present both personal research and relevant research articles focused on current immunology subject matter to peers and
faculty
LAB SKILLS
Microscopy DNA Extraction Cell Culture ELISA Western Blot Sterile Technique PCR/Cloning Flow Cytometry