Research Assistant
Biswal'S Lab
Tampa, Florida, United States
• Collaborated with 2+ assistant and PI on Nano-formulation synthesis for the treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration.• Evaluated article based on the oxidative stress- induced cellular damage treatment using nanoparticles.• Updated lab guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures 3-4 times a week, Managed the daily operation and calibration of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, ensuring their optimal functionality.• Performed RT-PCR, Western Blotting, Gel electrophoresis and cell culture. • Performed and analyzed bacterial transformation as well as protein expression by using analytical methods such as protein gel electrophoresis, DNA gel electrophoresis, and western blot.• Collaborated in the creation and maintenance of analytical test procedures, protocols, logbooks, and checklists.• Purified and sequenced the DNA, as well as implemented scale-up techniques using cell biology, liquid handling techniques, bioassays, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, HPLC, GC, FPLC, and size-exclusion column chromatography for protein purification.