Molecular Biologist

• Nov 2021 - Present

Molecular Biologist

• Apr 2020 - Sep 2021

-Created the Fast-R brand for diagnostic kits for my company. -Developed a Sars-Cov-2 diagnostic kit based on one step RT-qPCR. Created a brand for the kit called "Fast-R". -Optimized every reagents during the process. Created the logo of the brand, written manual for kit and even created the box design. I took responsibility of this kit from A to Z. -Developed a SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic kits for faster detection of new and more contagious SARS-CoV-2 variants. -Gave out technical assistance to our customers regarding laboratory devices and equipment. -Communicated our suppliers during the process of exporting goods. https://fast-r.net/ Show less

Research and Teaching Assistant

• Feb 2016 - Aug 2019

Conducted and assisted research on: obesity, lifespan, carbohydrate polymers, Alzheimer's disease using C. elegans as model organism. My main responsibilities were running/teaching at applied courses; General Biology I and II, Molecular Microbiology, Animal Cell Culture, Genetics, Molecular Biology Techniques I and II. I also provided executive assistance to head of department by writing internal correspondence documents between our department and faculty dean's office. Moreover I provided technical assistance for the electronical correspondance website and e-signature. In addition to these; I led and trained small team of undergrad scientists which improved my leadership and coaching skills. I've added value to my workplace by employing "kaizen" principles in many aspects, for example; finding cheaper and better quality consumables, applying time saving measures and sealing a really good deal with a service company for repairing-of-service lab. devices. Show less

Undergraduate Researcher

• Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

Conducted research on investigating P1A1/A2 polymorphism's connection with myocardial infarctus patients and wrote my undergrad thesis and published one article on it. The article's full name is: GÜNEL, T., ANTAL, A., ŞENTÜRK, T., ÖZBAŞAK, H., GÜMÜŞOĞLU, E., AŞKIN, Ö., HOSSEINI, M., DÖLEKÇAP, İ. and AYDINLI, K. (2017). The Relation Between the P1A1/A2 Polymorphism of ITGB3 Gene and Myocardial Infarction in Elite Athletes. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences, 37(2), pp.68-73. Show less

Organization Personnel

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2015

It was my part time job during my University education. I spent my weekends working for this company. We were working closely with Seasong Tours by helping the cruise ships' field operations when they visit Istanbul. I used to take part in tourist greeting and transferring between airport and port for cruise ships. Moreover; I worked almost in every position from passport assistance in Karaköy pier, luggage organisation, concierge assistance to hotel information representative. And also I have took part in organizing various international seminars took part in outside the city, mainly in İzmir area. Show less

Sales Consultant

• Jun 2011 - May 2012

Started right after University examination I worked full time as sales assistant in a shop that sells pashmina, scarfs and many related stuff. Located at in the heart of the city, Eminönü, job was tough, low paying with long hours of standing. After enrolling the university, I switched to part time and soon after I quit this job for better paying with less hours jobs. I honed my English speaking skills very early on with this job with speaking the tourists from all over the world through the day. Show less

Exhibition Assistant

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Worked through a Renaissance Exhibition named “The Great Masters" located in "Tophane-i Amire" main exhibition hall. My responsibilities were: maintenance of electronic devices, guest guidance and ticketing. Worked through a Renaissance Exhibition named “The Great Masters" located in "Tophane-i Amire" main exhibition hall. My responsibilities were: maintenance of electronic devices, guest guidance and ticketing.