Molecular Genetics Researcher and Educator
Resume:
SOUMI BARMAN
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QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s in molecular Genetics with extensive experience in epigenetics research and biological techniques. Experience includes 4 years of genotype and phenotype analysis of constructed double mutants of H3K4me3 methyltransferases and to investigate the function of those mutated genes. Hand on experience on DNA & RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, assaying total chlorophyll and protein level using microplate reader, preparing cDNA from RNA, qPCR techniques by measuring gene expression, confocal microscopy, SDS page gel electrophoresis, coomassie blue staining, western blotting and using Fluorchem Simpleprotein software for protein analysis. Substantial experience with primer designing, blast informatics, data interpretation and statistical analysis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills acquired through presentation of scientific data and thesis writing. Possess 5 years of hands-on experience on genetics, cell biology, anatomy, physiology, histology, immunology, parasitology during my Masters and Bachelor’s degree in zoology in India. Excellence in conducting experimental techniques and teaching biological techniques with a goal to achieve clean results with less noise.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CTC certified Substitute Teacher for high school through Scoot Education at different high schools in Los Angeles and Orange County area (April 2023- May 2024) Developing class management skills by motivating students with reward points and building student- teacher relationships- to complete their lesson plans and follow classroom behavior. Guest Teacher Fellowship Program via Encorps.org at King Drew Magnet High School of Science and Medicine.
Learning different teaching strategies like in class group discussion time allotment and later discussion session between students and teacher, making students engage with asking questions after a brief subject matter pptx presentation.
Research Associate III, Research Foundation, California State University (April 2018- March 2020) Learned confocal microscopy, SDS page gel electrophoresis, coomassie blue staining, western blotting and using Fluorchem Simpleprotein software for protein analysis Teaching new students learn DNA and RNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis techniques needed for their projects, which develops my teaching skills as well as increases my competence with biological techniques Teaching Associate/Graduate Assistant, California State University (January 2014-December 2016) Taught molecular genetics lab for more than 2 years Duties and responsibilities included planning, organization and supervision of laboratory experiments; preparation of various creative home- assignments; evaluation of student performance through pop-quizzes, in-class participation, exams, assignments and projects.
Research Assistant Volunteer, California State University (May 2011-June 2012) Assisted graduate and undergraduate students in research work. Acquired acumen for research in molecular genetics. Teaching Assistant Volunteer, Eakin Elementary School, Nashville (November 2009- April 2010) Operated a full time teaching assistant volunteer between 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Guided elementary students in Mathematics, Science practical and English writing classes. Enhanced the cognitive skills of 30% students in Grade II and Grade IV classes. High School Biology Teacher, Taki House Govt. High School, India (April 2004-March 2006) Taught multiple courses on biology and environmental science to high school students. Entrusted to guide and evaluate high school students in both theory and practical classes. Recognized as a dedicated and sincere teacher among students and colleagues alike. Lecturer, Chakdaha College, India (April 2004- March 2006) Taught zoology to undergraduate classes.
Developed a keen sense of presenting difficult concepts in simplified forms to assist first-time learners.
Lecturer, Dinabandhu College, India (April 2004- March 2006) Instructed undergraduate courses viz. Zoology and Environmental Science.
EDUCATION
● California State University, Long Beach: Starting Single subject credential program in Biological Science, Spring 2026
● California State University, Long Beach: M.S., Biological Sciences, 2017
● University of Kalyani, India,: Bachelor of Education., 2004;M.Sc.,Zoology, 2002
● University of Burdwan, India; B.Sc., Zoology, 2002 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Attended teaching associates’ training classes designed to improve classroom management, student participation and teaching techniques at California State University, Long Beach.
Presented posters in the department of Biological sciences at CSULB in 2014 and 2015 for CNSM Student Research Symposium. Examiner of ENvironmental Science for Undergraduate Exmination at Calcutta University, India. Attended several lstate level seminars/workshops on teaching Biological Sciences to college-level students. Proficient in English, Hindi and Bengali.
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