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Summary
A hardworking and research oriented student pursuing Masters in the field of biological sciences. Have multiple skills covering many fields including- bioinformatics, biochemistry microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, virology and work experience as a computational biology research assistant and biochemistry technician. Seeking a job where I can use my knowledge, skills and experience for the betterment of the organization.

Education

  • M.S. in Biological Sciences
  • Diploma in Bioinformatics
  • B.S. in Biochemistry

Work & Research Experience

Research Assistant II, Confidential, Houston, Texas, 2012

  • Worked in the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition department laboratory.
  • Analyzed liver cancer cells further focusing on TGF Beta signaling pathways.
  • Independently took care of cell cultures and performed immunoblots on regular basis for protein detection.

Summer Intern, Confidential, CT, Summer 2011

  • Worked as a part of the biotherapeutics research and development team specializing in coding and programing using Python.
  • Designed codes in Python related to antibody analysis dealing with their heavy and light chains. Also performed sequence analysis for sequences obtained from NCBI Genbank and BioRS.
  • Assisted in projects including ‘kinase gene mapping’ and ‘drug discovery and disease related genes’.

Research Assistant, Confidential, Clinton, MS, Fall 2010

  • Worked to isolate and identify gram positive cocci obtained randomly from a computer keyboard.
  • Analyzed these using BiologMicrostation and performed further detailed study of streptococcus aureus most commonly found on skin.

Summer Intern,Confidential., Summer 2009

  • Worked as Biochemistry Technician specializing in mammalian cell culture techniques.

Seminar Assistant, Confidential Spring 2004

  • Explained the basic role of genes and elucidated issues like cloning and explained the significance of pedigree charts in inheritance.
  • Assisted in background search and preparation of Public awareness program ‘Doctor tell me about genes’.

Computer Skills

  • Softwares: MS-Office, MacDNAsis, Ingenuity.
  • Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, Linux
  • Programing Language: Python

Databases:
Basic Databases

  • NCBI,EBI,BLAST,OMIM

Literature Databases

  • PubMed, Medline Plus, MesH

Nucleic Acid Databases

  • EMBL, DDBJ

Laboratory Skills

Biochemistry

  • Tissue homogenization, column and thin layer chromatography, fraction collection, spectrophotometry (UV/Vis), protein and enzyme assays, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, ultracentrifuge.

Cell Biology

  • Light and phase contrast microscopy, hemocytometer, sterile technique, cell culture, genomic DNA purification, density gradient and differential centrifugation.

Molecular Biology

  • Maintenance ofE. colicultures, liquid and agar media preparation, DNA manipulation, PCR, agarose electrophoresis, Southern and Western blots.

Genetics

  • Maintenance and breeding ofDrosophila

Organic Chemistry

  • Identification, preparation and reactions mechanism of functional groups of aliphatic and aromatic compounds.

Honors & Activities

  • Top rank in Biological Sciences, Nagpur University, India
  • Top rank in Bioinformatics Nagpur University, India
  • Student Vice President of Biochemistry Department, Nagpur University, India
  • SBI student scholarship
  • Assisted VidarbhaAssosciation of Pathologists and Microbiologists, India, in a diagnostic camp in tribal areas for sickle cell disease and cancer detection in year 2006
  • Volunteered for the all India science meet ‘Serendipity’, Hislop College, India, in the year 2008
  • Current member of the ASM- American Society of Microbiologists.

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