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Alexandra Radu

Application Specialist at Novaintermed

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About

Summary

Biology graduate (MSc. in Applied Genetics and Biotechnology), ambitious, with proven research, time management and problem solving skills, seeking career opportunity in Scientific Research. Experienced in numerous areas of Biology, Computer Operations and Customer Care. Being a results-oriented person, I enjoy working in the laboratory, in fast-paced environments, having the ability to think quickly and successfully handle difficult situations, given the experience I have in the research field, and with developing bioinformatics software.

Positions

Biologist Jul 2014 -

Lifesciences, Novaintermed

Project title: Real-Time Multiplex PCR Kit for Detection and Identification of Viral (CCHFv and TBEv) and Bacterial (Francisella tularensis and Borrelia burgdorferi s.l.) Agents transmitted by Ticks | Contracting Authority: UEFISCDI

Ensured premises for a close cooperation among the research-development units (National Institute of Research-Development for Microbiology and Immunology „Cantacuzino” and Military Medical Research Centre), the University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine – Bucureşti, Institute of Comparative Medicine and S.C. Novaintermed S.R.L.


 Participated in the development of an identification kit for viral (CCHFv and TBEv) and bacterial (Francisella tularensis and Borrelia burgdorferi s.l.) pathogens using Real-Time PCR
 Used PythonPrimer (a primer design software, subject of my dissertation thesis) to generate the PCR primers

Application Specialist May 2014 -

Lifesciences, Novaintermed

Responsible with providing Customer Support (including Technical Support) to current and prospective customers both over the phone and in person for all molecular biology systems and associated assays from the portfolio.
 Assisted customers with implementation of assays.
 Trained customers on use of the systems, associated assays and sample preparation.
 Trained customers on data generated by the systems and assist with interpretation of data.
 Troubleshoot sample and/or assay related issues.

Education

University of Bucharest 2013 - 2015

Field of study: Biology
Degree: MSc.

Master of Applied Genetics and Biotechnology

MSc Thesis – “Python Programming Language Implementation for the optimization of the oligonucleotide design”, creating a software for PCR primers design and recognition of sites
for restriction endonucleases

University of Bucharest 2009 - 2013

Field of study: Biology
Degree: BSc.

Major: Experimental Biology

BS Thesis – “Molecular Diagnosis of The Williams-Beuren Syndrome”, analyzing the relevant STR markers of the DNA

Skills

Strong knowledge of Genetics, Programming skills (Python), Experience in Laboratory techniques and molecular biology applications, Excellent research skills, Computer literate, Detail oriented, Quick learner, Organizational skills

Languages

English, French, Romanian

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New opportunities

Open to new opportunities: Yes

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