A highly qualified and experienced protein biochemist with a strong background in molecular and cell biology. Capable of conceiving, designing and undertaking commercial research to high scientific standards and quality and integrity. A self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised and hard working team player who commits to completing projects, and training others. Highly pro-active with staff development in order to improve quality and efficiency of project delivery. Experienced in external project management and line management of staff. Has nine first author peer-reviewed publications and one patent.Specialties: Proteomics: Protein microarrays (glass slide, Luminex, Meso Scale Discovery, Aushon), ELISAs, 1D/2D gels, Western blot analysis, surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (SELDI-MS), flow cytometry, cell culture, mammalian cell and bacterial expression of proteins, confocal immunofluorescent microscopy, enzymatic assays using reverse-phase HPLC and fluorimetry.Genomics: PCR, rolling circle amplification (RCA), cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA detection: gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometric and colorimetric assays.
Listed skills include Molecular Biology, Immunoassays, Scientific Writing, Bioinformatics, and 24 others.