Bhanupriya Angala
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Meticulous, dedicated, and motivated researcher with 6 years of hands-on experience in the field of Microbiology. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of bacterial cultures, quality control, data recording, hazardous waste disposal protocols, and instrumentation. A reliable individual with skills and experience as a Laboratory Technician. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate and Lab Manager
Colorado State University
06.2018 - Current
- Hands-on BSL-2 research work: Cultured E. coli and numerous Mycobacteria strains, determined MICs, and generated bacterial growth curves in different lab media.
- Maintained stock cultures for hundreds of bacterium.
- Prepared and sterilized media, reagents, and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Sterilized dry solids like glassware, microtubes, pipet tips, and so on and properly disposed of biohazardous wastes.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Proper usage and care of laboratory equipment such as pH meter, balances, nanodrop, spectrophotometer, centrifuges, incubators, water baths, etc.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory, and maintained facilities.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Constructing and characterizing recombinant strains for protein purification and enzymatic assays. Performed molecular biological cloning techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR amplification, restriction digestion, ligation of PCR products into plasmids, and the transformation of recombinant plasmids into E. coli cells.
- Enhanced research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets, and documents outlining key details.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in training, mentoring, and supervising junior technicians in laboratory protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted knowledge sharing. Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff. To name a few CSU-MIP undergrads: Rhiannon Warfield; TaslimaYusuf; Maritza Soto-Ojeda; Lauren Bennet; Ria Janapati; Alaine Warren.
- Responsible for dealing with many aspects of the lab's logistics to ensure the lab is running smoothly, including but not limited to ordering standard laboratory supplies, receiving and sorting packages to appropriate storage locations, and efficient inventory maintenance.
- Manage the day-to-day running of the lab, including ensuring all the areas are sanitized as per the protocols, Ensuring the data's reproducibility and validity, and contributing to senior researchers' decisions about research directions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
Deccan Medical College
Hyderabad, India05.2012
Skills
- Research protocols and best practices
- Data collection and analysis
- Reporting Standards
- Molecular biology
- Working with a variety of microorganisms
- Microbiological techniques
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Inventory Reviews
- Laboratory techniques
- Critical thinking
- Attention to details
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
Certification
Trained and certified by Environmental Health Services (EHS), Colorado State University:
1. Chemical management and hazardous waste training.
2. BSL1 and BSL2 training.
3. Occupational health and safety program risk assessment.
4. Ionizing Radiation: Properties, Risks and Biological Effects and Laboratory safety training.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Belardinelli, J.M., Verma, D., Li, W., Avanzi, C., Wiersma, C.J., Williams, J.T., Johnson, B.K., Zimmerman, M., Whittel, N., Angala, B. and Wang, H., 2022. Therapeutic efficacy of antimalarial drugs targeting DosRS signaling in Mycobacterium abscessus. Science translational medicine, 14(633), p.eabj3860.
2. Belardinelli, J.M., Li, W., Martin, K.H., Zeiler, M.J., Lian, E., Avanzi, C., Wiersma, C.J., Nguyen, T.V., Angala, B., de Moura, V.C. and Jones, V., 2022. 2-Aminoimidazoles Inhibit Mycobacterium abscessus biofilms in a Zinc-dependent manner. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(6), p.2950.
3. Belardinelli, J.M., Li, W., Avanzi, C., Angala, S.K., Lian, E., Wiersma, C.J., Palčeková, Z., Martin, K.H., Angala, B., de Moura, V.C. and Kerns, C., 2021. Unique features of Mycobacterium abscessus biofilms formed in synthetic cystic fibrosis medium. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12, p.743126.
4. Wiersma, C.J., Belardinelli, J.M., Avanzi, C., Angala, S.K., Everall, I., Angala, B., Kendall, E., de Moura, V.C.N., Verma, D., Benoit, J. and Brown, K.P., 2020. Cell surface remodeling of Mycobacterium abscessus under cystic fibrosis airway growth conditions. ACS Infectious Diseases, 6(8), pp.2143-2154.
Timeline
Research Associate and Lab Manager
Colorado State University
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
Deccan Medical College
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