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Tanaya Ghosh

Berkeley,CA

Summary

Highly skilled and motivated M.Sc. in Biochemistry candidate with a strong foundation in molecular biology and cell biology, seeking a position as a Research Associate. Proven expertise in diverse laboratory techniques, including nucleic acid isolation, PCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, and stem cell culture. Adept at operating advanced instrumentation such as Flow cytometers and Immunoassay platforms. Possesses a keen interest in contributing to cutting-edge research in molecular and cell biology, with a commitment to precision, innovation, and collaborative teamwork.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate (DNA Purification)

SonoThera
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for a diverse range of molecular biology techniques including cloning (Gibson assembly), gel electrophoresis, gel extraction, qPCR, large scale plasmid isolation, DNA purify, sequencing analysis, endotoxin assay.

Research Assistant (Diagnostics R&D)

GCC Biotech India Private Limited
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for a diverse range of molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid isolation from various sources (sputum, blood, milk), cloning and plasmid DNA isolation, in vitro transcription (IVT) RNA preparation, cDNA synthesis, employing gel electrophoresis techniques (MOPS gel, Agarose gel, SDS-PAGE), conducting semiquantitative PCR and Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR), executing site-directed mutagenesis, analyzing DNA sequencing results, and engaging in gene synthesis.

Cord Blood Bank Technician (QC)

Cordlife Sciences India Private Limited
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for the operation of a Flow cytometer and Architect i1000SR Immunoassay, proficiency in ELISA, stem cell culture, and conducting various clinical tests including HCV, HBV, HIV, HTLV, IgG, IgM, and blood group, along with maintaining quality control documentation.

Education

M.Sc. - Biochemistry

Vidyasagar University
01.2019

B.Sc. - Biochemistry

University of Burdwan
01.2017

Skills

  • Nucleic Acid Isolation: Proficient in isolating DNA and RNA from various biological samples
  • PCR Techniques: Skilled in both traditional and real-time PCR methods for nucleic acid amplification
  • Gel Electrophoresis: Experience in MOPS gel, Agarose gel, and SDS-PAGE for DNA and protein analysis
  • Immunoassays: Competent in operating Architect i1000SR Immunoassay system for protein detection
  • ELISA: Expertise in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for quantitative protein analysis
  • Cloning: Experienced in molecular cloning techniques including DNA ligation, transformation,Gibson assembly, Site directed mutagenesis
  • DNA purification: Expertise in Large scale DNA purification
  • Flow Cytometry: Proficient in operating Flow cytometers for cell analysis and sorting
  • Stem Cell Culture: Hands-on experience in maintaining and manipulating various types of stem cells
  • Clinical Testing: Familiarity with conducting clinical tests, including HCV, HBV, HIV, HTLV, IgG, IgM, and blood group analysis

Software Strength

  • FACSDiVa
  • SnapGene
  • Benchling
  • Geneious
  • NCBI BLAST
  • MS Office Suite
  • GraphPad Prism

Instrumentation

  • BD Life Science Flow Cytometer Operation
  • Architect i1000SR Immunoassay System
  • Operating Ortho AutoVue Innova Analyzer
  • Real-Time PCR utilizing BIORAD, Rotor Gene-Q, Quanstudio-3, and Quanstudio-5 Platforms
  • Colorimeter Utilization
  • Spectrophotometer Operation

Timeline

Research Associate (DNA Purification)

SonoThera
01.2024 - Current

Research Assistant (Diagnostics R&D)

GCC Biotech India Private Limited
02.2021 - 03.2023

Cord Blood Bank Technician (QC)

Cordlife Sciences India Private Limited
07.2019 - 01.2021

M.Sc. - Biochemistry

Vidyasagar University

B.Sc. - Biochemistry

University of Burdwan

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