Research Assistant

• Apr 2023 - Present

Fourth Year Thesis Student

• Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

Working on investigating molecular mechanisms involved in plastic biodegradation by bacteria and later genetically engineering the organism to reduce the toxic waste.Using techniques including RT-qPCR, UV-spectrophotometer, and Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS). Other techniques include microbiology techniques such as preparing and streaking plates, media preparation, growth culture, and optimizing protocols.Molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, identifying genes, and primer validation.Data analysis and treatment. Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

-Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory *Helping students with lab safety and encouraging participation. Simplifying difficult topics into understandable materials. Teaching students the physiology and anatomy of different body systems such as digestive, cardiovascular, pulmonary and microscopic slides of cells and tissues, blood, and cell count. Grading laboratory assignments, drawings and reports. -General Chemistry Laboratory *One-to-one assistance for first-year students by demonstrating lab techniques, clarifying doubts and operations of lab equipment such as pipette, burette, and titrations. Maintain lab safety. -Biochemistry Laboratory Assisting in teaching lab techniques and operation of micropipettes, pH meters etc. Show less

Associate

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2022