Ewa Bukowska-Faniband Email & Phone Number

I am an enthusiastic and passionate person with strong background in molecular cell biology, biochemistry and microbiology. 9+ years’ experience in conducting lab procedures and project management. I am well trained to carefully review complex tasks, prioritize them, and present the outcome. I also thrive on administrative tasks and I developed strong communication skills by undertaking voluntary assignments. At the personal level I am quality-oriented, engaged, and highly value positive work environment.KEY COMPETENCES:• thorough experience in performing laboratory experiments (molecular biology/biochemistry /microbiology)• experiment design and optimization• scientific project management• accurate analysis, synthesis and reporting of data• writing protocols and peer reviewing documents• demonstrated good communication and presentation skills• GMP training (Svensk Medicin AB)• Regulatory Affairs and GDP training (Svensk Medicin AB)SPECIFIC LABORATORY SKILLS• isolation of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)• DNA manipulation (vector construction, mutagenesis, in-frame gene deletions, gene fusions)• gene expression analysis (RT-qPCR, RNAseq)• in vivo expression analysis using GFP-/RFP- fusion proteins• microscopy (phase contrast, fluorescence, time-laps) • immunological assays (Western blot, immunoprecipitation)• analysis of sequencing data (Sanger, RNAseq)• protein expression in bacterial system (including optimization process)• protein purification (affinity and size-exclusion chromatography)• biochemical characterization of proteins• enzyme assays• sterile microbiological techniques• culturing of bacteria (aerobic/anaerobic conditions, liquid/solid media)• CFU count, spore count,• biofilm formation assay• transformation, transduction• screening of large libraries for the desired propertiesCOMMUNICATION SKILLS • author of 7 scientific publications • presented data at 10 scientific conferences (4 oral presentations, 6 posters)• teacher at the advanced level courses• supervisor for junior lab members • served as an American Society for Microbiology Young Ambassador to Sweden• member of the Scientific Activity Coordinating Team at the Biology Department• coordinated Friday Coffee Seminars at the Biology Department

Listed skills include Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Protein Purification, Fluorescence Microscopy, and 6 others.