PRINCE DENNIS OKAH ******************@*****.***
812-***-**** Austin, TX
Dedicated and highly skilled researcher with a strong foundation in Genome Biology, Biochemistry, and Clinical Testing, seeking to leverage my expertise in basic science research and advanced laboratory techniques. Eager to apply my proficiency in Laboratory testing, Research and Pharmaceuticals. EXPERIENCE
CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSOCIATE II
Natera Inc Austin, TX
Jan, 2024 – Aug, 2024
Panorama, Non-invasive Pre-natal Testing (NIPT)
- Carried out Pre-natal Testing following
standard operating procedure (SOP)
- Conducted EHS procedures as part of the
Panorama team.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Indiana University Bloomington IN
2021-2023
Thesis: A novel genetic method for D-2-hydroxglurarate (D-2HG) metabolism
- Utilized CRISPR-Cas9 in generating D2HGDH mutants.
- Quantification of D2-hydroxyglurate (D2HG using GC- MS)
- Imaging of pseudotumor using confocal microscopy RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria
2018-2019
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology Molecular characterization of HCV genotypes.
- Carried out HCV-seropositivity assay using
ELISA.
- Prepared and administered questionnaire
POST-GRADUATION INTERNSHIP
FRIN Ibadan, Nigeria
2017
Department of Biosciences
- Organized departmental seminar presentations.
- Guided visiting scientists on hi-tech facilities. EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC) 2021-2023
Genome, Cell, and Development Biology Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC) 2012-2016
Plant Biotechnology University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Nigeria GRADUATE COURSE WORK
Cell Biology Development Biology Genetics Bioinformatics Critic of Scientific Literature Science Communication Transcription Epigenetics and Human diseases Research ethics and Career Development Trends in Business of Science AWARDS
MILLER DEPARTMENTAL FELLOWSHIP (M.SC) 2021-2023
Awarded by the Department of Biology, Indiana University Bloomington SKILLS
SDS-PAGE Nova and NxTSeq GC-MS CRISPR Southern blotting Western blotting Cell culture RT-PCR PCR ELISA Adobe Illustrator PRISM MS-Office (Excel, Word, Power point, Access)