Sowjanya Lakhinana
Tampa,FL
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Intern
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Created in vitro models using HT22 and N2a cell lines to examine of hypoxia and inflammation, employing PCR and Western blotting for molecular analysis.
- Assisted in generating and updating laboratory SOPs, ensuring adherence to current protocols and regulations.
- Managed lab maintenance tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining meticulous records, optimizing efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with clients to clarify project details and align expectations, enhancing project outcomes.
Graduate Life Science Intern
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted market analyses and created over 100 scientific flyers to promote emerging technologies effectively.
- Facilitated patenting for 20 clients, protecting their intellectual property and boosting licensing numbers.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
Research Volunteer
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in ongoing projects focusing on mammalian cell culturing, gene knockout experiments, and DNA/RNA extraction
- Contributed to modifying ELISA protocols for protein estimations
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to streamline tasks and maintain productive research environment.
Research Intern
Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone
Visakhapatnam, AP
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Specialized in Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization systems, trained 40 team members, and developed innovative heavy metal extraction protocols in industrial wastewater treatment.
- Established 50 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for microbiology laboratory and maintained sterile condition
Undergraduate Lab Assistant
GITAM Deemed University
Visakhapatnam, AP
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted in laboratory logistics management, and learned sub-culturing techniques for fungi, bacteria, and plant propagation.
- Observed DNA extraction procedures, and shadowed senior staff to understand importance of maintaining meticulous records.
Education
Master of science - Biotechnology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
GITAM Deemed University
Visakhapatnam,AP05.2021
Skills
- Mammalian Culture
- RNA isolation
- Real-time PCR
- Protein Isolation
- Western Blotting
- Immunohistochemistry Staining
- Data Analysis
- Laboratory Safety
- GLP Standards
- Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Biosafety Principles and Practices , April 2024
- Biomedical Waste Training Certificate, Aug 2023
- Hazardous Waste Training Certificate, Aug 2023
- Science of Stem Cells, Coursera, May 2021
Timeline
Research Intern
University of South Florida
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Life Science Intern
University of South Florida
03.2023 - 01.2024
Research Volunteer
University of South Florida
01.2023 - 05.2023
Research Intern
Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone
07.2021 - 10.2021
Undergraduate Lab Assistant
GITAM Deemed University
06.2018 - 06.2019
Master of science - Biotechnology
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
GITAM Deemed University
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