ACHISMITA DUTTA
Glassboro,NJ
Summary
Motivated, self-directed Graduate Research Student with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Experienced in Ionic liquid synthesis, CD, UV-Vis, and fluorescence spectroscopy, DLS, Laser Induced Fluorescence spectroscopy, ATR-FTIR, sample preparation, data collection, data analysis, and data presentation. Applies analysis, learn methodology and latest technology to lead change and tackle new projects and ideas. Leadership quality and management skills. Skilled in biochemistry techniques, protein purification and cell culture. Member of Bio-Physical Society. Attended Seminars and poster presentation at scientific conferences
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
Rowan University
09.2022 - Current
- Preparation of Ionic Liquids and experimenting with different biomolecules like lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
- Investigated thermal stability of proteins, nucleic acids in presence of novel ionic liquids
- Preparation of lipid vesicles using different methods and test with Ionic liquids using Laser Induced Fluorescence
- Analyzed particle size distribution of micelles and lipid vesicles using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
- Have experience on CD Spectrometer, Spectro fluorometer, DLS, UV-Vis, Infra-Red Spectrometer, ATR-FTIR, SEC and biochemical techniques like Protein Purification
- Collected data and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using Origin and Excel software programs
- Assisted with writing and editing experimental results for publication in journals
- Designed and conducted experiments, collect data and maintain results databases
- Performed CMC (Critical Micelle Concentration) assays to support research studies
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior researchers on project methodology and analysis techniques.
- Collaborated with 3 academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest such as Biochemistry and Computational Chemistry.
Teacher's Assistant
Rowan University
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Teach General Chemistry II Lab
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Maintained safety protocols and taught same to students.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Formulation Chemist
SURA LABS
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Collected and interpreted data for research projects and experiments
- Wrote reports and prepared other documentation works
- Conducted quality control tests
- Trained personnel on proper operation of laboratory equipment and formulation techniques
- Maintained accurate records related to equipment calibration, raw material specifications and process documentation
- Pharmaceutical sample testing
- Compiled data from experiments in laboratory notebooks and generated reports with results.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines through effective prioritization and time management skills.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2024
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hyderabad, India06.2019
Skills
- Research Program Planning
- Data analysis in Origin Software
- Circular Dichroism (CD) spectroscopy
- Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
- Laser Induced Fluorescence spectroscopy
- UV-Vis spectroscopy
- Infra-red Spectroscopy
- ATR-FTIR
- Fluorescence spectroscopy
- Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
- Sample preparation
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Protein Purification
- Ionic liquid Preparation
- CMC Assays
- Lipid Vesicle Preparation
- Effective Communication
- Scientific techniques like Centrifugation, Extrusion, Sonication, Rotovap
- Handling DNA and RNA and maintaining sterility protocols
- Laboratory techniques like micropipetting, buffer preparation
Additional Information
Member of Biophysical Society
Presentations
- Presented poster at Biophysical Society Annual Meeting 2024
- Presented poster at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference ACS 2023
Publications
Elucidating the stabilization mechanism of a K+-depleted c-MYC DNA G-Quadruplex in Hydrophobic Imidazolium-based Ionic Liquids Using Spectroscopy Coupled with Molecular Dynamics Simulations (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016773222400463X?via%3Dihub)
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Rowan University
09.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Student Researcher
Rowan University
09.2022 - Current
Formulation Chemist
SURA LABS
07.2019 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Rowan University
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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