Jayita Goswami

Molecular Biologist

Boise, ID acxnok@r.postjobfree.com

208-***-**** (H); 208-***-**** (c)

Dedicated research professional with proven record in identification of trends and development of study plans implementing operational processes and procedures to protect data integrity and ensure clear metrics. Experienced project manager coordinating all program logistics to ensure proper resource allocation and timely progression toward planned outcome. Analytical strategist adept in identifying, isolating and solving procedural challenges.

Areas of Expertise

Research Regulations

Protocol Research

Regulatory Compliance

Time Management

Clinical Research

Trend Identifications

Grant Writing

Experimental Design

Technical Writing

Documentation Management

Data Analysis

Reports Development

Academic Writing

Project Management

Piloting/Testing

Trilingual: English, Bengali, Hindi

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

MS Word / PowerPoint / Excel

GraphPad Prism

Adobe Photoshop

MS Paint

Molecular Techniques:

Sequencing (next generation); polymerase chain reaction (PCR); real time PCR; target specific nucleic acid probe designing for hybridization; mutation (single nucleotide polymorphism) detection and characterization; mutagenic PCR; cloning; southern blot; cell transfection; DNA/RNA extraction and sample preparation; restriction digest; capillary electrophoresis; western blot; immunohistochemistry; media preparation

Cell Culture:

Aseptic cell culture technique; cell proliferation assay; cell health functional assay; multiplex assay; assay development with mammalian cancer & normal cells (96 well plates and 24 well based experiments); fluorescent staining; cryopreservation and recovery; bacteria culture; DNA extraction from different cells and also from preserved sources; protein extraction; plant algae fungi tissue culture

Biochemistry:

Small peptide design; affinity chromatography; identification of plant alkaloids

Instruments / Bio-software:

Blast and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) detection software from ABI/Life Technologies; DNA sequencing and Gene mapper IDX software’s from ABI/Life Technologies; Biotek microplate reader instrument and software (high throughput screening); Spot advanced imaging instrument & software; Nanodrop DNA quantification instrument; pH meter; Centrifuge; Bio Rad Gel imager instrument and software’s; Zen 510 confocal microscope and software’s; Fluorescent microscopy

Research & Analysis Experience

Key contributor to invention team design of unique molecular DNA tag for multiple applications, including forensic detection kits.

Initiated cancer drug discovery project, resulting in an experimental drug with great potential.

Designed and tested small peptide’s effect on cancer and normal cells.

Studied effect of point mutation in algal genome and its effect in light harvesting/electron transport.

Searched for genes and their activities in human chromosomes related to Type 2 diabetes using molecular techniques such as sequencing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Taqman and gene mapping.

Designed and pursued cell health/metabolism-related assays; collected data via high throughput instruments, such as Biotek Microplate reader.

Project Management Experience

Coordinated all study logistics, including monitoring for regulatory compliance and developing and managing study calendars and timelines.

Partnered with team members to plan studies, form hypotheses and collect data.

Coordinated communication between multiple principal investigators and led regular meetings with main study personnel.

Secured stakeholder buy-in through direct communication channels.

Designed, developed and implemented tracking and reporting processes used to monitor study progress, milestones and assess subject eligibility.

Leadership & Development Experience

Directed, analyzed and evaluated progress of studies.

Developed research ideas, and undergraduate research assistants.

Trained and supervised summer interns on molecular techniques.

Managed lab operations, including inventory management and biotech purchasing.

Facilitated Microbiology and clinical practice courses, including development of course syllabi; selection of course materials in-class presentations; design and setup of lab practices; grading of student deliverables.

Work History

SCENTSY, Boise, Idaho 2016

Manufacturing Associate

ADVANCED LABORATORY SERVICES, INC. Sharon Hill, PA 2015

Research Assistant

BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE Boise, ID 2014

Adjunct Faculty

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY Boise, ID 2007-2011

Research Associate

NIH/NIDDK Phoenix, AZ 2004

Technical Research Fellow

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Tempe, AZ 2000-2003

Research Assistant

Education

Master of Biological Sciences (MNS, broad spectrum) Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Master of Biological Sciences (M. Sc) Visva Bharati University, India

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) Calcutta University, India

Publications

Goswami Jayita, “Different Separation and Experimental Techniques for Clinical Chromatography, Small Review”, Journal of Chromatography Separation Techniques, 2015, 6:6, 1000297

Goswami, Jayita, Michael C. Davis, Tim Andersen, Abdelkrim Alileche, and Greg Hampikian. "Safeguarding Forensic DNA Reference Samples with Nullomer Barcodes." Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine 20.5 (2013): 513-19.

Alileche, Abdelkrim, Jayita Goswami, William Bourland, Michael Davis, and Greg Hampikian. "Nullomer Derived Anticancer Peptides (NulloPs): Differential Lethal Effects on Normal and Cancer Cells in Vitro."Peptides 38.2 (2012): 302-11.

Muller, Yunhua L., Robert L. Hanson, William C. Knowler, Jamie Fleming, Jayita Goswami, Ke Huang, Michael Traurig, Jeff Sutherland, Chris Wiedrich, Kim Wiedrich, Darin Mahkee, Vicky Ossowski, Sayuko Kobes, Clifton Bogardus, and Leslie J. Baier. "Identification of Genetic Variation That Determines Human Trehalase Activity and Its Association with Type 2 Diabetes." Human Genetics 132.6 (2013): 697-707

Activities

Scientific Meetings

88th annual meeting of the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Pacific Division, Oral presentation, “Bioactivity of Herbal Medicine”, 2007, Boise

Attended International Symposium of Human Identification, 2009, Las Vegas

24th annual symposium of protein society, Poster presentation, “Small peptide molecules effect on cancer cells”, 2010, SD

Workshops

DNA mixture interpretation. AAAS meeting (8hrs)

Validation of new techniques and assays in the human identification laboratory, Promega meeting

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