Qualifications: Research assistant with 3 years of experience in RNA, DNA, and protein isolation and analysis. Medical Lab technician with experience in bacterial culture, DNA manipulation, protein expression and purification, and other laboratory techniques. Strong data entry and lab maintenance skills. Excellent knowledge of laboratory techniques and equipment.
Education: Currently pursuing an MSc in Applied Bioscience at Anglia Ruskin University, with a focus on molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and research methods. Completed a BSc in Cellular & Molecular Biology (Microbiology) from Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch.
Skills: Hard skills include serology, microbiology, immunology, DNA & RNA analysis, library cataloging, data entry, and administrative writing skills. Soft skills include teamwork, meticulousness, detail-oriented, time management, project management, technical writing, critical thinking, problem-solving, safety, independent working, and verbal communication.
Work experience: Two years of experience as a research assistant at Ati Mehr_Vesta, where they coordinated roles within research projects, conducted experiments, kept a log of collected data, and produced findings reports based on data analysis. Two years of experience as a lab technician at Azad Islamic University (Tehran Medical Branch), where they established and maintained tissue culture cell lines, determined cell counts on hemocytometers and colter counters, genotyped mice, and conducted ECL staining and gel electrophoresis to isolate, purify, and analyze DNA, RNA, and protein. Three years of experience as an undergraduate teacher assistant at Azad Islamic University (Tehran Medical Branch), where they conducted deep research, graded papers, worked on grading students regularly, and provided feedback and guidance to students. Volunteer research assistant experience in local labs. Private teacher experience teaching math, science, English, biology, microbiology, and genetics at various levels.
Languages: Fluent in Persian and English. Proficient in Italian and Arabic.
As a Research Assistant and Medical Lab Technician with three years of experience, I have worked on various research projects involving RNA, DNA, and protein isolation and analysis. While my primary focus has been on research, I am also interested in utilizing my data entry and lab maintenance skills to assist the research team in delivering accurate results and finding the most effective ways to cure diseases. My essential laboratory skills include precision pipetting and calculations of molarity and concentrations, as well as general bacterial culture preparation of LB and agar plates. I also have experience in DNA purification and analysis, including the Thermo GeneJet miniprep kit, measurement of DNA concentration, DNA cleanup, agarose electrophoresis, and the Thermo Purelink Gel Extraction kit. Additionally, I have experience in DNA manipulation, such as DNA ligation, PCR using the Phusion enzyme, restriction digest, and PCR mutagenesis. My expertise also includes bacterial transformation of competent cells and protein expression and purification from E. coli by nickel metal chromatography.
I am proficient in protein analysis, such as the protein concentration assay (Bradford) and running SDS-PAGE gels. Other techniques I am familiar with include finding gene and mRNA sequences and designing primer sequences for PCR. I hold a BSc in Cellular & Molecular biology (Microbiology) from Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch and I am currently pursuing an MSc in Applied Bioscience at Anglia Ruskin University. My key modules in the MSc program include Contemporary Medical Diagnostics, Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics, Laboratory Techniques in Bioscience, Professional and Ethical Practice, Research Methods and Preparation, and a Master's Research Project. Although my primary focus is on research, I do have some experience in teaching as an Undergraduate Teacher Assistant at Azad Islamic University (Tehran Medical Branch) and as a private teacher, teaching subjects such as Math, Science, English, Biology, Microbiology, and Genetics at various levels. While it is not my primary focus, my education and experience in Bioscience, including Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics, make me well-equipped to teach related subjects in a university or college setting.
As for my teaching methods, I believe in providing guidance and feedback to students to help them achieve their academic goals. My soft skills, such as teamwork, meticulousness, time management, project management, technical writing, critical thinking, problem-solving, and verbal communication, would also make me well-suited to develop and implement effective teaching strategies.
Overall, my expertise lies in Bioscience, with a focus on RNA, DNA, and protein isolation and analysis, as well as general laboratory techniques. While my primary focus is on research, my experience in teaching and education in Bioscience make me a strong candidate for teaching related subjects in a university or college setting.
