Nitee Rai
Mankato,MN
Summary
Motivated biotechnology student with a strong background in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and interest in cancer genomics research. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skill, a willingness to learn. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team growth and success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Minnesota State University, Mankato
01.2024 - Current
- Investigated the role of transmembrane transcription factors in regulating respiratory enzyme pairs and energy metabolism in Eggerthella lenta in anaerobic environments
- Conducted data collection and bioinformatics analysis using Excel and RStudio to correlate the number of transmembrane transcription factors with genomic features and strain variations
- Awarded grant for conducting the research from University's Undergraduate Research Center
- Selected to present research at the highly selective Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars Posters at St. Paul event, attended by government officials and academic leaders
Engagement Ambassador
Minnesota State University, Mankato
09.2022 - Current
- Interact with alumni and donors to fundraise for scholarships and campus departments, contributing to raising over $100,000 through ongoing fundraising and crowdfunding campaigns
Volunteer
Minnesota State University, Mankato
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed attendee registration, coordinated poster session setup, and provided logistical support to presenters, ensuring a smooth and efficient conference experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Cultivated HeLa cell cultures and utilized immunofluorescence microscopy to investigate the role of actin capping protein in regulating actin filament dynamics, cell motility, and protein localization during cancer metastasis
- Delivered a presentation of research findings at the University's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Secretary
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Led weekly meetings and organized annual math competition for high school students promoting teamwork
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN05.2025
Skills
- PCR
- Gel Electrophoresis
- ELISA
- Flow Cytometry
- Primer Design
- Mammalian cell culture
- Bacterial cell culture
- Western blot
- Fluorescence microscopy
- DNA extraction
- RNA extraction
- DNA purification
- RNA purification
- Cell fractionation
- Microsoft Office
- GraphPad Prism
- RStudio
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Bootstrap
- Bioinformatics Tool
- BLAST
- KBase
- KEGG
- Alphafold
- NEBCloner
- Morpheus
Other experience
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Volunteer, North Central Branch (NCB), American Society for Microbiology (ASM) 10/01/2024 - 10/05/2024
● Managed attendee registration, coordinated poster session setup, and provided logistical support to
presenters, ensuring a smooth and efficient conference experience.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Engagement Ambassador, University Advancement Center 09/2022 - Present
● Interact with alumni and donors to fundraise for scholarships and campus departments, contributing to
raising over $100,000 through ongoing fundraising and crowdfunding campaigns
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Secretary, Math Club 08/2022 - 05/2023
● Led weekly meetings and organized annual math competition for high school students promoting teamwork
Awards
- Research grant recipient in Dr. Noecker's lab
- Dean and Maxine Turner Scholarship recipient, 2023-2024
- Biotechnology Department Scholarship recipient, 2023-2024
- Dean's List, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
- TriBeta, Member of Biological Honor Society, 2023
Soft skills
Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Attention to Detail, Time management, Adaptability, Initiative, Collaboration, Data management, Critical thinking
Languages
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Minnesota State University, Mankato
10.2024 - 10.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Minnesota State University, Mankato
01.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2023 - 05.2024
Engagement Ambassador
Minnesota State University, Mankato
09.2022 - Current
Secretary
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Minnesota State University
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