KIA ESHRAGHI
Painted Post,NY
Summary
A current undergraduate student, eagerly seeking opportunities to further explore interests for genetics through advanced education and research at the graduate level, ultimately working towards a Ph.D. Participating graduate research would allow for the opportunity to expand proficiency in genetic research, fostering valuable professional connections, and gaining insight into future career prospects in genetic engineering
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
SUNY Binghamton
08.2023 - Current
- Led copy number analysis of targeted genes in sequenced DNA using various bioinformatics tools and pipelines in 200 recombinant lines
- Collaborated with geneticists and research teams to identify and validate gene copy number variations with clinical relevance
- Conducted rigorous quality control (QC) assessments on raw sequencing data, including FASTQ files
- Conducted comprehensive literature research and distilled key findings for research team
- Communicated findings from sequence analysis to research team through presentations
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
SUNY Binghamton
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated and led discussions of 25 students in collaboration with another Teaching Assistant
- Distributed instructional materials, including discussion activities, to students
- Aided faculty and graduate teaching assistant in supervision and administration of examinations
- Provided academic support by addressing student inquiries related to course content during scheduled office hours and discussion sessions
- Evaluated and graded assignments
BIOTECHNOLOGY INTERN
Corning Incorporated
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted literature research on utilization of edge coating methodologies for reinforcement of glass structures and the properties of dissolvable microcarriers
- Efficiently conducted dewatering of dissolvable microcarriers through utilization of packed bed bioreactor
- Utilized Keyence Optical Microscope to analyze behavior of dissolvable microcarriers in 8 different solutions
- Utilized density meter to estimate chemical concentrations in solutions through analysis of breakthrough curves
- Conducted Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gauge R&R) study to assess reliability and precision of density meter measurements
- Delivered comprehensive work results and findings to both colleagues and supervisors via presentations
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS), MINOR CANDIDATE - Biology, Chemistry
Suny Binghamton
Binghamton, NY05.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Corning-Painted Post High School
Corning06.2020
Skills
- Optical Microscopy with Keyence Microscope
- Sample Preparation
- Literature search
- Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Programming in Python, R, and Bash
- Bioinformatics
- Communication
- Conduct PCR and Gel electrophoresis
- Research Reporting
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
SUNY Binghamton
08.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
SUNY Binghamton
08.2023 - 12.2023
BIOTECHNOLOGY INTERN
Corning Incorporated
05.2022 - 08.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS), MINOR CANDIDATE - Biology, Chemistry
Suny Binghamton
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Corning-Painted Post High School
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