Saipriya Veeraiah-Gopalapuram

Dynamic biochemistry professional with extensive experience at the University of California, Merced, excelling in molecular biology and data analysis. Proven ability to lead research projects and develop innovative solutions, utilizing PCR and protein purification techniques. Strong critical thinking skills enhance collaborative efforts in achieving impactful results.

• Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, 02/06/23, Spring 2024
• American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fall 2023, Spring 2024

• Embryos, Genes, Developmental Biology, University of California, Merced, Spring 2023, Performed and analyzed UV radiation exposure on sea urchins, Performed and analyzed UV radiation exposure on Zebrafish development, Performed and analyzed the development and regeneration of planarians, Experience working with mammalian culture, Experience in fluorescence microscopy, Experience with in situ hybridization
• Organic Chemistry, University of California, Merced, Fall 2021 - Spring 2023, Performed oxidation of Alcohols, taking IR spectra, Salicylic acid synthesis, Western blotting, Performed biodiesel synthesis, Aspirin synthesis, Experience with chromatography 2+ years, Experience working with HPLC 2+ years, Good knowledge of analytical and organic chemistry, Experience with chiral and achiral HPLC methods, Experience with NMR and high resolution Mass spectrometry, Experience with wet chemistry analyses such as assays, titrations, and analyte extractions on various sample matrices, Learned how to take H &C NMR & IR spectroscopy, Experience working with flow cytometry, Performed pure/impure solid recrystallization, melting point determination and sample purification, Practiced and performed separation and purification technique using acetanilide urea and aspirin, Performed food coloring chromatogram by using chromatography paper and different food coloring extracted from M&M's

BSc

Leadership Capstone Award, 05/01/23

• Laboratory safety awareness
• Sterilization skills
• Pipetting skills
• PH measurement
• Attentive focus
• IR spectrum
• Chromatography
• PCR
• Cell Culture
• Molecular Biology
• Data Analysis
• Protein Expression
• Western Blotting
• Centrifuges
• NMR
• HPLC
• Familiarity with Southern California flora and fauna

Biochemistry Research Lab Assistant, 06/01/23, 05/31/24, Enzyme activity assays, Binding affinity studies, Worked with protein & Antibody purification, quantification, bacterial transformation for protein expression, Library screening and data analysis, Performed PCR and Gel Electrophoresis, Assisting lab members with biochemistry experiments, Collect & Analyze Data, Transform and grow bacterial stocks for the purpose of isolating recombinant plasmid DNA, Worked with Affinity Chromatography, Ni-NTA Gravity Column, Performed DNA/RNA sequencing, Worked with ELISA, Experience with flowjo, assay development, flow cytometry, Extensive hands-on experience with nucleic acid techniques, including DNA manipulation, PCR, qPCR, DNA quantification, and analysis using LabChip and BioAnalyzer, Experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques and protocols, Experience with SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, and Buffer formulation, Experience with protein conjunction, Experience with DNA and RNA extraction, Strong molecular biology skills; e.g. DNA/RNA purification, nucleic acids hybridization, PCR, qPCR, Experience with NGS (preparing libraries, running NGS instruments); NGS data processing, Critical thinking, attention to detail, and thorough record-keeping, Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Excel and Word, Familiarity with JMP, VBScript, or Excel for data analysis, Background in sterile technique, microscopy, or inventory management, Prior work with strain screening or scale-up R&D environments

• Thermo fisher genetics
• thermo fisher Mass spectroscopy