MS Biology Graduate

VEENA SURESH

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MOLECULAR / CELLULAR - RESEARCH

Research Assistant- Molecular Biologist - Microbiologist

Focused, innovative, and resourceful molecular biology educated professional with strong qualifications to support a broad range of scientific methods, techniques, and approaches. Exceedingly skilled at working both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team to complete assigned projects and tasks in deadline driven environments. Use excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build positive and productive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and areas of scientific expertise.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

Laboratory Processes/Procedures Analytical/Critical Thinking Laboratory Computers/Databases

Molecular/Research Techniques Protocol development Data Analysis/ Interpretation

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Biological Sciences (2011)

University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL

•Thesis: Studying the Effect of Ypt1 on the TRAPP Complex/Advisor: Dr. Nava Segev

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (2002)

University of Bangalore Bangalore, India

Additional: (Completed 1 Year) Master of Science in Biotechnology, University of Bangalore, India (2003)

Non-Degree Student: University of Illinois, Chicago (2005)

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL 2006 – 2011

•Direct responsibility for biological laboratory research projects including planning, preparation, and detailed documentation of experiments in areas of molecular biology and yeast genetics.

•Familiar with lab safety practices. Adept at reading scientific literature and developing protocols. Experience with good technical writing. Thesis included studying the effect of an essential protein on the assembly of a multisubunit complex using in vitro and in vivo techniques.

•Set-up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required to perform research, accurately documented and recorded processes by organizing research data in laboratory notebook, and prepared summary of findings.

•Developed and oversaw research processes and compiled, analyzed, and interpreted scientific research data.

•Conducted research projects that included isolation of plasmid DNA and genomic DNA from yeast, bacteria, and plants.

•Experienced in designing of primers, polymerase chain reaction, preparation of heat shock and electro competent cells, site-directed mutagenesis, and both cloning and sequencing of DNA.

•Familiar with Microbiological techniques such as plating, streaking, isolation and identification of colonies and Gram staining of bacteria.

•Performed experiments involving tagging yeast chromosomes with markers using homologous recombination, transformation in yeast using Li-Acetate method, yeast two hybrid, and transformation in E.coli using Electroporation methods.

•Developed skills in direct and indirect fluorescence microscopy and live-cell fluorescence microscopy.

•Performed experiments with Electrophoresis including Agarose gels and Polyacrylamide gels, protein purification, and western blotting.

Teaching Assistant/Laboratory, University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL 2006 – 2011

Instructed groups of 20 to 30 students within the Department of Biological Sciences including Mendelian and Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, and Genetics Laboratory. Earned Teaching Assistant Award in 2007.

•Used various teaching methods and techniques to accommodate the diverse learning style of each student.

•Directly responsible for ensuring biology students understood and completed assigned educational projects.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator

Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada

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