A experienced and dedicated microbiologist with eight+ years of academic experience with strong background in microbiology and biochemistry. Extensive knowledge in microbiology and biochemistry laboratory techniques with experience in culturing and identifying new bacterial and fungal species (including pathogens) along with the detection and identification of biological markers from different biological system with application in synthetic biology. Expertise in -omic science (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and, metabolomics) and complex data analysis via statistical softwares (both R and python). Practical experience in laboratory work and equipment maintenance gained during several internship and apprenticeships. I am quick learner, good listener, team player. I am seeking a job as microbiology laboratory technician or research assistant position in an environments conducive to my professional and personal growth and where I can be able to contribute significantly to the growth of the team and the company.
Qualification: Microbial screening assay, microbiological drug product analysis, aseptic techniques, SOPs, HACCP planning, sample cryopreservation, next generation sequencing (Illumina and Nanopore platforms), genome annotation, DNA/RNA extraction, mass spectrometry (both gas and liquid), protein and metabolites extraction, drug resistance assay, microscopy (confocal, SEM, TEM).
Skills: Adaptable, flexible, hardworking , team worker, good listener, proactive.
Visiting Researcher, California institute of Technology and NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Pasadena, CA, USA). Conducted research on (extreme) microorganisms (identification of new species through NGS techniques) and tested their resilience to aseptic procedures for improving sterilisation protocols in the context of planetary protection. Determination of secondary metabolites from bacterial and fungal species and scale up for biotech application.
Internship at Centre for Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning (SEM) (Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy). Responsible for biopsy sample preparation and histological analysis of kidney tissue.
Internship at National Research Centre - Polar Science Institute (University Ca Foscari, Venezia, Italy). Responsible in sample preparation and analysis via Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry and instrument calibration and maintenance. Development of new extraction protocols for biological marker (polar and apolar compounds) from organic and inorganic matrices.
My interests include: hiking, camping , swimming, surfing. I am a great fun of the backpacking travels and spending time meeting new travellers from other parts of the world.
