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REMYA SEBASTIAN

Livermore,CA

Summary

Dedicated Research Associate with a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical/Biotech Engineering, and over 3 years of experience in the biotech industry. Proven expertise in Next Generation Sequencing and molecular biology methodologies, leading to the successful development of innovative assays for cancer detection. Recognized for strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills, ensuring excellence in project alignment and execution. Committed to advancing product development within the biotech sector.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate, R&D

Mission Bio
South San Francisco, CA
10.2021 - 10.2024
  • Developed industry-leading MRD assays for early cancer detection.
  • Orchestrated process optimization and deployment of an oligo-conjugated hydrogel technology into full-scale manufacturing.
  • Researched and developed microfluidic devices for single-cell genomics.
  • Designed, executed, and documented experiments in a cleanroom environment.
  • Analyzed data, presented findings, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
  • Conducted NGS library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis.

Microbiologist

Guittard Chocolate Company
Burlingame, CA
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Performed ELISA tests for detecting residues and pathogens in various samples.
  • Applied cutting-edge techniques to detect Salmonella and Listeria in samples using GENE-UP technology.
  • Conducted real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction assays to detect organisms in environmental samples.
  • Performed sampling, quality control, and regulatory documentation (COAs, SOPs, and reports).
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support microbiology research.

Research Associate

CorticalDB
Kochi, India
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Emulated the 6-layered neocortex and important subcortical structures, such as the thalamus, basal ganglia, hippocampus and amygdala in modern computers
  • Prepared, filtered, transformed and organized large pool of life science research data that has been captured in various formats over a period and/or the information is being captured during researches in a searchable/predefined format
  • Processed information that is relevant to subcortical structures using various methods in order to support emulation
  • Processed information near-real-time and emulated the behavior of neurons

Research Intern

National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science
Thiruanathapuram, Kerala, India
01.2007 - 06.2007

Executed in-situ microbial cell analysis using fluorescent dye staining techniques.

Research Intern

RRII
Kottayam, Kerala, India
06.2007 - 12.2007

Conducted micropropagation utilizing somatic embryogenesis techniques for Hevea brasiliensis.

Research Intern

SAHYADRI RESOURCE CENTER
Kottayam, Kerala, India
06.2007 - 11.2007

Researched and identified new biocontrol agents for pest management.

Education

B. Tech - Industrial Biotechnology

Anna University
Chennai, TamilNadu, India
01.2007

Cell and Molecular Biology -

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
01.2013

Data Analytics Certificate -

Springboard
San Francisco
01.2023

Advanced Data Analysis & Engineering -

Big Data Trunk
Fremont, CA
01.2017

SAS Certified Base Programmer -

SAS Global Certification Program
01.2015

Skills

  • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
  • PCR
  • ELISA Applications
  • Agilent Bio-Analyzer
  • Qubit
  • Nanodrop
  • HPLCs
  • Centrifuge
  • UV-Vis Measurement Expertise
  • Viscometer Operation
  • Pathatrix
  • SAS Data Analysis
  • Data Querying with SQL
  • Python
  • CoLab
  • Tableau
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • Confluence
  • Jira
  • Netsuite SaaS ERP
  • ZenQMS
  • G-suite
  • Windows
  • Mac OS
  • UNIX/Ubuntu/Fedora
  • Jupyter Notebooks
  • Matplotlib
  • Seaborn

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Research Associate, R&D

Mission Bio
10.2021 - 10.2024

Microbiologist

Guittard Chocolate Company
04.2021 - 10.2021

Research Intern

RRII
06.2007 - 12.2007

Research Intern

SAHYADRI RESOURCE CENTER
06.2007 - 11.2007

Research Intern

National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science
01.2007 - 06.2007

Research Associate

CorticalDB
01.2007 - 01.2008

B. Tech - Industrial Biotechnology

Anna University

Cell and Molecular Biology -

Ohlone College

Data Analytics Certificate -

Springboard

Advanced Data Analysis & Engineering -

Big Data Trunk

SAS Certified Base Programmer -

SAS Global Certification Program
REMYA SEBASTIAN