Westat, Inc.

Rockville, MD

Dear Westat Recruiter:

I am writing to express my interest in the Clinical Research Associate position in Rockville, MD at Westat,
Inc. which was posted on the companys Career Opportunities website. In May 2014 I will graduate from
the Yale University School of Public Health with a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology of Microbial
Diseases. In addition to my past research experiences which have emphasized monitoring and quality
control, I have also taken a variety of courses in biochemistry, data management, biostatistics, and
clinical trials.

Your need for a Clinical Research Associate is a close fit with my research experiences at the Arizona
Burn Center and Arizona Laboratories Division of Neurobiology (ALDN). During my time conducting
clinical research at the Arizona Burn Center, I collaborated with physicians to develop IRB-approved
protocols, investigated the outcomes of nerve regeneration among burn patients, and evaluated burn
scoring systems for medical diagnoses. From there, I worked at ALDN and focused more in the scientific
spectrum, performing genetic mapping of synaptic transmission mutations in small model organisms.
Both of these research positions have sharpened my efficiency and attention to detail.

Statistical science is at an all-time expansion in todays market and medical field, and clinical trials are at
the forefront for establishing progressive treatments. My in-depth knowledge of scientific principles
combined with statistical abilities to collect and analyze complex datasets will be valuable to your
company.

I am excited at the prospect of working for Westat, Inc., a company known for its high standards in
quality research and program evaluations. The enclosed resume provides further details of my
background and skills. I am available to travel to Maryland for an interview and discuss my candidacy for
the position of Clinical Research Associate. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look
forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Sophia Zao