I am seeking a Technical Support Scientist role in the Biotech or Medical Device industry, where I can leverage my experience in life science research, technical support, stakeholder management, R&D, and team collaboration to develop and produce therapeutic interventions. My background includes communicating with clients, mentoring junior professionals, and resolving technical issues.I have spearheaded the assembly and integration of an electrophysiological recording rig in the lab using Axon patch clamp instruments and Multichannel Systems Multi-electrode arrays. Additionally, I’ve designed and conducted research, including surveys and interviews, and presented findings at international conferences across three continents.Some key qualifications include:■ Versatile Researcher: Proven success in providing technical solutions and mentoring junior professionals in lab techniques and research.■ Technical Expertise: Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving issues with multi-electrode arrays, patch clamp, and mammalian cell culture. I’ve authored 3 SOPs related to these techniques.■ Collaborative Worker: Extensive experience working across teams, designing and analyzing mixed-method surveys, and participating in interdisciplinary collaborations.I am eager to join an organization that values accountability, curiosity, and collaboration. Being part of a team that embraces creativity, diversity, and growth excites me. I thrive in environments where innovation is encouraged, teamwork is essential, and continuous learning is a priority. I am particularly motivated to contribute to a company that integrates sustainability into its culture, brand, and operations, where I can help drive meaningful change and make a positive impact on the world.Feel free to connect with me at: kumar.ravi.phd@gmail.com
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Sensory ScientistMccain FoodsCanada
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ConsultantInnovative Business Solutions Apr 2023 - Aug 2023Calgary, Alberta, Canada■ Researched and reviewed economic policies through cross-functional collaborations within a management consulting team of 6 across Canada and India.■ Maintained a close liaison with clients for stakeholder management, generating research proposals, identifying sources of funding for clients, and writing consultation reports.■ Expanded project management skills by designing, conducting, and analyzing public surveys & interviews resulting in the generation of quantified solutions for clients. -
Research ScientistUniversity Of Ottawa Mar 2022 - Feb 2023Ottawa, Ontario, Canada@Dept. of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, ■ Implemented lab research skills to investigate burst spiking phenomenon in Hippocampal CA3 pyramidal neurons, known for learning and memory, resulting in 2 optimized protocols/methodologies in patch-clamp electrophysiology. ■ Enhanced brain sample quality for experimentations by optimizing slicing protocols, leading to improvement and increment in brain cells viability by 2 times.■ Performed high-precision systematized experiments with meticulous electrical stimulations to mossy fibre and entorhinal cortical terminals to elicit and record responses in whole-cell patched CA3 pyramidal neurons resulting in a better understanding of neuron electrophysiology.■ Gained troubleshooting expertise by building electrophysiological recording rig in lab through assembly and integration of Axon Instruments (Axon Patch-Clamp systems) from Molecular Devices, precision motorized micromanipulators, confocal microscope, and current stimulus isolators leading to high-quality data acquisition and experiment results.■ Adhering to GDP organized, managed, and automatized data analysis using advanced statistical methods by programming scripts in MATLAB to enhance data visualization and interpretation. -
Associate ResearcherTaipei Medical University Oct 2020 - Sep 2021Taipei City, Taiwan@Metabolism and Obesity Science, College of Nutrition, Assisted in pre-clinical research on the gut-brain axis and testing therapeutic values of prebiotics and probiotics in early Parkinson's disease: ■ Collaborated with biotech companies to evaluate the effects of probiotics and/or prebiotics supplementation on Parkinson's disease progression in 6-ODHA disease model rats. ■ Advanced knowledge of early Parkinson's disease-associated changes in gut microbiome by analyzing and characterizing gut microbiota composition through metagenomic analysis and their metabolites profile in diseased rats.■ Strengthened gut-brain research by establishing a linkage between gut microbiota reshaping and neuroprotection with the publication of experimental findings in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.■ Trained junior professionals in scientific communication, presentation and journal publication by leveraging mentoring skills. -
Scientific ResearcherAcademia Sinica, Taiwan Aug 2015 - Sep 2020Taipei City, Taiwan@Institute of Physics, Completed my full-time PhD thesis research on understanding synaptic glutamate trafficking mechanism during synchronous burst spiking activities in cortical neuronal networks, developed from multipotent neural stem/progenitor cells (NPSCs) cultures. My research's primary focus was on understanding the role of astrocytes in bursting events. ■ Gained expertise in data organization, data visualization, data analysis using advanced statistical methods by programming in MATLAB, Python and R. ■ Pioneered research technique of simultaneous recording from neurons with multi-electrode arrays (MEA) & calcium-imaging in astrocytes.■ Received professional trainings in various wet lab skills and practices; developed expertise in adhering to GLP while performing biological experiments, including Aseptic techniques, Pharmacology, Gel electrophoresis, PCR, primary tissue culture, multipotent neural stem/progenitor cells (NPSCs) cultures, microscopy, virus handling.■ Developed computation research skills in biophysical modeling and simulation leading to advancement of tripartite synapse model. ■ Research findings led to the discovery of the important role of astrocytes in synaptic glutamate trafficking dynamics and shaping neuronal synchronous burst firing patterns.
Ravi Kumar Education Details
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Ravi Kumar's current role is Sensory Scientist.
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Ravi Kumar attended National Cheng Kung University, National Institute Of Technology Rourkela.
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Ravi Kumar's colleagues are Ben White, Boudewijn Jagers, Viral Sahu, Rashmin Prajapati, Juan Clavijo, Carlos Alberto Dos Santos Azevedo, Nitchelly Viana S R De Almeida.
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