RESEARCH SCIENTIST Summary Highly motivated Research Scientist possessing proficiency numerous disciplines biotechnology in-vitro diagnostic IVD industry. Self starter •knowledgeable •analytical •decision maker •effective natural leader Adaptable, Analytical, Dedicated, Driven, Effective, Focused, Hardworking, Highly motivated, Innovative Meticulous, Multi-task-oriented, Organized, Outstanding, Performance driven, Personable, Pragmatic, Proactive, Productive, Proficient, Skilled, Versatile Highlights EndNote, Softmax Pro, MS-Office Suite Excel, PowerPoint Word ), C/C++, Windows Mac OS. Accomplishments To Discover Characterize Epigenetic Modifications Chromatin That Can Affect Organismal Lifespan (2012) Carried reverse genetic screen identify mutations Histone H3 H4 might affect yeast growth varying nutrient conditions. Identified histone acetyl transferase, SAS2 modifies H3K14A nutrient stress based microarray analysis protein expression studies using Western Blot analysis. Molecular Characterization Root Nodule Associated Bacteria (2011) Successfully isolated root nodule associated bacteria naturally grown legumes. Carried molecular characterization isolation plasmid DNA subsequent restriction enzyme analysis Mass Cultivation Optimization Biofuel Production Using Microalgae (2011) Accomplished optimization mass cultivation microalgae. Successfully carried pilot scale studies biofuel extraction microalgae HPLC studies fuel. Awarded 1st place Paper presentation BITS-Pilani, Dubai Annual Technical Conference-2010 Awarded 2nd place Poster presentation Engineering Student Renewable Energy Competition-2011 Isolation Characterization Bacterial Strains Bioremediation Soil Contaminated Oil Spills (2009) Successfully isolated bacterial strains soil contaminated oil spills. Achieved degradation various hydrocarbon sources monitored using UV/Visible Spectroscopy. Awarded 1st place BITS-Pilani, Dubai Annual Technical Conference 2009 SKILLS Interpersonal skills: Effective communicator, quick learner adaptable. Effective leader Integral part organizing committee events Chimera Biotechnology Club BITS Pilani Dubai Communication Key communication point management current project Saladax Biomedical,Inc. Give presentations lead team discussions regular basis Research Scientist Saladax Biomedical, Inc. Experience Research Scientist Jun 2013 Current Company Name － City State Develop automated immunochemical based diagnostic assays (ELISA) oncology drugs enable patients receive chemotherapy drugs doses individualized personal needs. De facto leader project troubleshoot existing diagnostic assay improve sensitivity reproducibility well accommodate new dosing regimen drug. Responsible designing carrying experiments GLP/GMP environment well analyzing data presenting it. Key communication point management. Responsible writing regulatory reports. Currently member another team developing assay oncology drug. Investigative Toxicology Intern Jun 2012 Aug 2012 Company Name － City State Gained expertise preclinical drug development emphasis toxicology. Enhanced molecular biology laboratory skills techniques RT-PCR, ELISA. Using statistical analysis, successfully identified gene signature RT-PCR data drug induced liver oxidative stress. Successfully carried Assay Qualification Validation MesoScale Discovery Assay (ELISA). Enhanced communication skills regular presentations organization. Research Assistant Aug 2010 Jan 2011 Company Name － City Acquired substantial experience R&D working project titled 'Isolation, Characterization Cross Inoculation Studies Rhizobia Salinity Conditions'. Successfully isolated rhizobial species survived salinity 40 dS/m, almost high sea water. Intern Jun 2009 Jul 2009 Company Name － City Worked part team Biochemistry, Immunology Hematology departments. Successfully carried statistical analysis lipid profiles patients submitted report same. Education Masters Science Biotechnology 5 2013 University Pennsylvania GPA: GPA: 3.83/4.0 Biotechnology GPA: 3.83/4.0 Bachelor Engineering (Honors) Biotechnology Birla Institute Technology Science － City GPA: GPA: 9.62/10 Biotechnology GPA: 9.62/10 Publications Isolation characterization salt-tolerant rhizobia native desert soils United Arab Emirates Emirates Journal Food Agriculture (Plant Science), 2013. Vol 25, No 2 (2013): February Selected Science Development Network highlights. Interests Team player Currently part team, developing diagnostic assay detect chemotherapy drug Saladax Biomedical. Volunteered non-profit organizations like National Association Blind National Cancer Rose Day. Skills C, C++, communication skills, designing, ELISA, GLP, GMP, Mac OS, Excel, MS-Office Suite, PowerPoint, Windows, Word, OS, presenting, presentations, RT-PCR, statistical analysis, troubleshoot, Validation Additional Information Team player Currently part team, developing diagnostic assay detect chemotherapy drug Saladax Biomedical. Volunteered non-profit organizations like National Association Blind National Cancer Rose Day.