OLIVA GHOSH
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-focused Scientist with over a decade of experience in developing innovative research strategies and advancing scientific discoveries in various fields. Proven track record of leading high-impact research teams, effectively collaborating across interdisciplinary domains and achieving excellence in scientific investigations. Proficient in designing and executing comprehensive research methodologies, nurturing a culture of creativity and innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Molecular Scientist
Trilab LLC
Elmhurst, Illinois
01.2024 - Current
- Performing FluSC2 (Influenza and COVID) tests, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) tests using qPCR techniques and Urine Toxicology Screenings including sample processing, storage and disposal to facilitate prompt and accurate diagnosis.
- Ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and safety guidelines, including OSHA and CLIA regulations while maintaining comprehensive records of laboratory procedures, instrument maintenance, and staff training to facilitate audits and inspections.
- Identifying and resolving issues in laboratory operations, including troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, addressing deviations in test results, and developing effective solutions.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Conducted independent research on Beta Arrestin's role in the sweet taste signaling pathway, contributing to successful R01 lab grant application, and discovering its impact on taste attraction through animal experiments and immunohistochemistry analysis.
- Managed in vivo mice studies, including mice colony generation, genotyping, and IP injections, while creating a Beta Arrestin Conditional Knock Out mouse model.
- Cultured primary adult taste stem cells and generated three-dimensional taste organoids for functional studies using Calcium imaging contributing to research on the role of Beta Arrestin in sweet taste perception.
Laboratory Supervisor
N G Medicare & Calcutta Hope Infertility Clinic
Kolkata, India
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Oversaw and managed Pathology laboratory operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of experiments, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and the supervision of lab personnel.
- Implemented and enforced stringent Quality Control protocols, monitoring all laboratory processes and results to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of tests.
Junior Research Fellow
Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine
India
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Played a pivotal role in the broader research initiative, enhancing understanding and monitoring of drug resistance in malaria, with a focus on Plasmodium species through active involvement in a DST-funded project titled "Surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance using molecular markers in West Bengal".
- Facilitated outreach programs aimed at sample collection from malaria patients across the state, actively engaging with affected communities and healthcare providers to gather essential data and specimens.
Summer Intern
Jadavpur University
India
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Developed expertise in cell-based molecular assays by investigating the involvement of distinct functional domains in Upf3p and Tif4631p proteins in the process of nuclear mRNA surveillance, specifically focusing on DRN (Decay of mRNA in Nucleus) within Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
- Engineered individual domain deletion strains of Upf3p and Tif4631p through reverse PCR techniques, subsequently introducing these modified alleles into the genomes of wild-type yeast cells using a standard two-step gene replacement procedure.
- Identified the significance of the CBC1 (Cap binding complex 1) and RRM3 (RNA Recognition Motif) domains within TIF4631, demonstrating their role in stabilizing specific mRNA messages and DRN substrate IMP3, contributing to a deeper understanding of nuclear mRNA surveillance mechanisms.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Biochemistry
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12-2023
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Biochemistry
University of Calcutta
India06-2016
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Microbiology
University of Calcutta
India07-2014
Skills
- Quality Control
- Standard Operating Procedure development
- qPCR
- Protein Purification
- Animal Handling
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Immunostaining
- Confocal Microscopy
- Cell-Based Assays
- Proficient in GraphPad Prism
Instrumentation Skills
Confocal Microscope, Fluoresecence Microscopy, Cell Counter, Lunatic UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Nanodrop, Bio-Rad qPCR Machine, Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 5, 6 and 12 Real-Time PCR, Roche Cobas 6000 Analyzer, Thermo Scientific Kingfisher Flex, MGISTP 7000, MGISP-NE384, Integra Assist Plus, DxC 700 AU Chemistry Analyzer
Certification
- Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program, 09/01/20
- Investigators, Staff and Students, CITI Program, 06/01/20
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Served as the CASNR Graduate Student Representative within the Biochemistry Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from August 2022 to July 2023, actively engaging in student leadership responsibilities.
- Undertook a Junior Research Fellowship in the Department of Biotechnology, India, In May 2017, participating in research initiatives and projects within the department.
Timeline
Molecular Scientist
Trilab LLC
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Nebraska Lincoln
08.2019 - 12.2023
Laboratory Supervisor
N G Medicare & Calcutta Hope Infertility Clinic
12.2018 - 05.2019
Junior Research Fellow
Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine
05.2017 - 03.2018
Summer Intern
Jadavpur University
05.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Science (M.S.) - Biochemistry
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Biochemistry
University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Microbiology
University of Calcutta
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