Esha Dharia
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Biomedical engineering MS student with a BS in molecular biology and chemistry. Strong technical proficiency and work history in the healthcare field and research techniques in the laboratory. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office coupled with programming and data organization abilities. Proven history of good laboratory practice and experience with research techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Summer Research Associate
Sutro Biopharma
South San Francisco, CA
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Planning and carrying out experiments to solve issues in research and experimentation and followed GMP
- Data analysis and organization to restructure experiment flow and projects using Python
- Employed biomedical programs and technology to carry out computer-assisted experimentation
- Designing new protocols to make buffer preparation and experiments more efficient on an industrial level
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful research goals and results
Upstream Process Development Intern
Sutro Biopharma
South San Francisco, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Research and Experimentation in Small Scale Cell-Free Microbial Extracts and Antibody Production
- Authored presentations and Displayed my data and procedure for 2 projects to my entire department and in a company-wide forum.
- Project 1: Cedex Bio HT Validation for Metabolite Measurement in Activated E. coli Samples: Used known assay methods from the Cedex Bio HT to measure metabolite content in activated extracts to mitigate the interference of extract enzymes with Bio HT enzyme kits.
- Project 2: Proof of Concept Small-Scale Preparation of Extract: Generated extract samples using sonication conditions from cell pellets I collected from large and small-scale fermentations to compare their activity across several assays.
- The results were implemented in the company protocol for the technique and as a base for further experimentation.
Surgical Volunteer
Saint Mary's Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Interact with patients to take vitals and present histories
- Observe and assist with physical exams and medical procedures
- Review surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Sterilize medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Analyze patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Embryology and Gynecology Intern
Mumbai Fertility Clinic & IVF Center
Mumbai, India
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Consulted with different patients in counseling and patient health
- Authored a research paper regarding fertility and obstetric health with information from the clinic's database
- Performed and observed the embryo cycle and how to form an embryo under a microscope using different techniques.
- Processed and worked with different gametes to keep them fertile for an IVF transplant
- Observed gynecological surgeries and procedures to learn the process
Hematology Research Intern
Hinduja Hospital
Mumbai, India
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated the blood analysis machines and gained experience with making different types of blood smears and observing them under a microscope, in order to make differential counts
- Understood different blood disorders and how they are caused and learned to identify them
- Practiced important work ethics of laboratories, and how to stay safe and keep the samples and chemicals safe
- Spearheaded a detailed report about Beta thalassemia and its prevalence according to the markers and the registry from 2018
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA 08.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Chemistry
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office Efficient
- Collaboration and Planning
- R Programming
- Python & Data Analysis
- MATLAB
- Good Work Ethic
- Laboratory Practices
Certification
- Python and Data Analysis from UPenn
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education
- COVID-19 Protection and Welfare
Laboratory Experience
- Bacterial streaking, gram staining, gel electrophoresis analysis and DNA extraction
- PCR with 27F and 1492R primers to amplify 16S rRNA in microbiota
- Application of programs, Python and R, to data for analysis
- Conjugate and transform E. coli cells with the use of pGLO expression vector
- Flow cytometry
- ELISA Immunoassay, immunohistology, double immunodiffusion, IgG purification
Timeline
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of California - Davis
08.2024 - 05.2025
Summer Research Associate
Sutro Biopharma
05.2024 - 09.2024
Upstream Process Development Intern
Sutro Biopharma
06.2023 - 08.2023
Surgical Volunteer
Saint Mary's Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Embryology and Gynecology Intern
Mumbai Fertility Clinic & IVF Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
Hematology Research Intern
Hinduja Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Chemistry
University of San Francisco
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