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Nikunz Koppula

Nikunz Koppula

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Virologist | Immunologist | Microbiologist | Cell Biologist

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Associate

Mcgill University Healthcare Center
Montreal, QC
03.2020 - 04.2023
  • Effectively Managed randomized controlled trials of influenza using BPL viral inactivation, heamagglutination assays (HAI), micro-neutralization assays (MN assay), cell based assays, protein quantification and purification assays leading to adoption of 2 cutting edge solutions.
  • Successfully improved maintenance and management of diverse influenza viral strains, resulting in a 30% increase in stability, viability, and overall quality, optimizing virus to be used as a standard for various studies.
  • Skillfully enhanced document management procedures, resulting a 15% reduction in errors and a 25% reduction in archival time for equipment, sample, and reagent logbooks
  • Competently implemented advanced level 3 mouse handling techniques, resulting in 20% reduction in experimental variability and an overall improvement in data accuracy and research outcomes.
  • Masterfully developed GMP and GCP compliant SOPs, experimental concepts, and quality documents, boosting productivity by 25%.

Intern

McGill University
Montreal, QC
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Effectively analyzed microbiomes from three different wastewater treatment plants around Montreal and achieved 5-fold reduction in carbon footprint generating bio-gas as a successful byproduct.
  • Consistently delivered accuracy and reproducibility in amplicon cloning, DNA purification, and sequencing analysis through precise execution of experimental protocols for downstream analysis resulting in 15% improvement in accuracy.
  • Proficiently optimized DNA cloning , DNA extraction, PCR , Rt-PCR , Illumina PCR protocols for 16s-RNA sequencing resulting in 25% increase in operating efficiency.
  • Resourcefully analyzed complex microbial relationships, community structure and visualization through phylogenetic analysis of 16s- RNA programming using Qiime 2 analytical tool.

Intern

University of Hyderabad
Telangana, India
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Independently achieved 90% cloning efficiency rate in gene cloning experiments and successfully expressed modified MTA1 gene for cancer cell cross-talk investigations.
  • Actively utilized advanced molecular research techniques like Western blotting, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry to confirm Successful cloning MTA1 protein.
  • Consistently contributed to laboratory meetings, proposing innovative ideas and implementing three new experimental protocols, advancing research in oncology and immunology.

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology

MCGILL UNIVERSITY
02.2020

Skills

  • Vaccine Antigen Support
  • In Vitro and In Vivo Immunological Methods
  • Cell-Based Techniques
  • ELISAs
  • Antibody-Based Assays
  • Neutralization Assays
  • Binding Assays
  • Documentation Review
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Reagent Handling
  • Team Player
  • Problem-solving
  • Self-motivated
  • Collaborative
  • Strong communicator
  • Risk Management
  • Statistical analysis
  • Expertise in MS Office
  • Organizational skills
  • Training Documentation
  • Inventory Control

Leadership Experience

  • Biotechnologists Graduate Student Association, Vice President Outreach : Effectively achieved a remarkable 20% boost in brand recognition through strategic marketing initiatives., Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success of implemented initiatives.
  • Vignans Foundation for Science and Technology Research, Head of Finance and Logistics (E-cell) : Proficiently managed budgets, financial forecasts, and financial reports, providing critical financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making., Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in a 25% reduction in operational expenses within first year of tenure.

Timeline

Junior Associate

Mcgill University Healthcare Center
03.2020 - 04.2023

Intern

McGill University
05.2019 - 12.2020

Intern

University of Hyderabad
07.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Biotechnology

MCGILL UNIVERSITY

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