Priyanka Seenauth
Toronto,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented young professional with hands-on experience performing laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Seeking a position in cell and molecular biology or proteomics and biochemistry where I can apply my skills in research and laboratory work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Brock University
01.2022 - Current
- Synthesized and encapsulated spin crossover iron complex into a unilamellar liposome for better MRI contrast agent, with a focus on brain tumor detection (Future publication)
- Contributed to protocol design and document development
- Maintained safe and clean laboratory environment by enforcing appropriate equipment maintenance and usage
- Evaluated and interpreted collected data and documented findings for formal presentation
- Assisted with microscopy studies, PCR/sequencing, and biochemical assays for protein concentration determination
Research Assistant/Associate/Clinical Research Associate
Norgen Biotek Corp
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed the CE Marking of Norgen NOR_CoV kit; the LoD and Specificity tests were determined by performing RNA Isolations on blood, saliva, nasal and oral samples followed by PCRs to determine the above characteristics
- Analyzed data and made reports by performing Clinical Sampling for COVID 19 by performing RNA isolations and running PCR in order to determine patients results being positive or negative
- Followed SOPs to grow a bacterial culture (E.coli) in LB broth for commercial use and checked growth each hour with the aid of a spectrophotometer
- Assisted the Quality Check of Norgen solutions by performing RNA/DNA isolations, gel electrophoresis and running PCRs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON04.2023
Skills
- Mouse/rat tissue extraction and tissue culture
- DNA/protein/RNA extraction and PCR/sequencing to characterize mRNA expression levels and sequences
- Molecular biology techniques for constructing and modifying expression plasmids
- Preparation of samples for microscopy studies
- Protein extracts preparation from tissue samples for proteomics analyses
- Bioinformatics algorithms application (LINUX/UNIX)
- Biochemical assays for protein concentration determination
- Protein and peptide affinity purifications using chromatographic and immunoprecipitation approaches
- HPLC fractionation of peptides and SDS-PAGE and western blot analysis
- Laboratory instrumentation operation (pH meter, centrifuges, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, plate readers, liquid handlers, automated and manual pipettes, X-Ray machine, NMR, etc)
Hobbies
Fencing, Reading, Cooking
Awards
Niagara Ambassador
Brock Faculty of Math & Science Council award
Brock Entrance Scholarship
Alliance Francaise
Junior Achievement Mascareignes
Australian Mathematics
Languages
English, Bilingual
Fluent in both speaking and
writing
French, Bilingual
Fluent in both speaking and
writing
Hindi, Conversational
Timeline
Research Assistant
Brock University
01.2022 - Current
Research Assistant/Associate/Clinical Research Associate
Norgen Biotek Corp
04.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Brock University
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