NIKITA GUPTA
Brighton,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Research Technician
Northeastern University
09.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities:
- Oversight of equipment and supply inventory, including ordering and maintenance
- Supervision, training, and mentorship of technician team
- Training animal technicians for project-specific tasks.
- Documentation and securing approvals from IACUC and IBC.
- Efficient planning and coordination of projects, adept at multitasking and ]me management
- Impact:
- Lyme Disease Research: o Played major role in pre-clinical studies on novel drug Hygromycin A for treatment of acute and chronic Lyme disease. Currently troubleshooting and repurposing another drug candidate for in vivo efficacy. Pioneered development of luminescence-based in vivo model to track Borrelia infection in real ]me
- Mammalian Cell Culture: Proficiently maintained and conducted screening for drug cytotoxicity. Facilitated training of new recruits and maintained upkeep of all in-house cell lines
- Procurement and Logistics: Managed procurement and ordering processes for supplies and equipment essential to drug discovery. Maintained meticulous records of purchases on Concur and efficiently allocated charges to various grants.
Research Technician
Northeastern University
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted in development of novel research methodologies, leading to breakthrough discoveries and publications.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform experimental design and establish project relevance.
- Optimized laboratory protocols, resulting in reduced material waste and cost savings for the department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research projects towards meaningful outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Trained new lab members on proper techniques and equipment usage, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Verified regulatory compliance and protocol adherence through comprehensive inspections.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Northeastern University
Boston, MA07.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal, India09.2021
Skills
- Team work & Communication
- Research & Development
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Investigative Mind
- Detail-oriented
- Regulatory Affairs
- Quality Control
- Scientific Writing
- Quality Control Procedures
- In vivo imaging
- Drug discovery process
Accomplishments
- Volunteer for the Cleanliness Awareness Drive, an ini]a]ve of Swachhta Hi Seva in 2018.
Certification
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Senior Research Technician
Northeastern University
09.2022 - Current
Research Technician
Northeastern University
09.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Manipal Institute of Technology
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