Medha Gupta – Unlocking the Secrets of Cell Biology: The Revolutionary Journey of a Medical Biotechnologist

Medha Gupta

Summary:

Medical Biotechnologist with expertise in Cell Biology and Molecular Techniques. Skilled in Recombinant DNA Technology, protein-protein interactions, and cell line maintenance.

Skills:

Experimental knowledge of Cell and advanced Molecular Biology techniques.

Specialization in Enhanced Recombinant DNA Technology like cloning and site-directed mutagenesis.

Experience:

CSIR Institute of Microbial Technology / Project Associate

September, 2023 – October 2024, Chandigarh, India

Investigated protein-protein interactions of small G-proteins through biochemical assays (Protein purification, Western Blotting, Pulldown assays, Co-Immunoprecipitation, Yeast 2-hybrid assay, Immunostaining for Confocal Microscopy). Maintained and sub-cultured diverse cell lines, such as HeLa, HEK293T, and A549, to support a range of experimental studies.

Education:

Master of Science ([hidden]) Medical Biotechnology / Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Biotechnology, Bharati Vidyapeeth

2021 – 2023, Pune, India

Cumulative GPA: [hidden] (out of 10).

Bachelor of Science ([hidden]) Medical Biotechnology / Amity University

2018 – 2021, Noida, India

Cumulative GPA: [hidden] (out of 10).

Research:

Determining GAP activity of TBC domain-containing protein against small G-proteins / 2023

CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh, India

PI: Dr. Amit Tuli, Principal Scientist, CSIR-IMTech

Prevalence of etiological organisms in Urinary Tract Infections and its correlation with urinalysis / 2021

Department of Microbiology, Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur, India

PI: Dr. Meenakshi Mishra, HOD Pathology, Tata Main Hospital.

Effects of dietary fibers and its relation with human diseases / 2020

Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India

PI: Dr. Tuhin Rashmi, Assistant Professor, Amity University

Advanced Courses:

“Introduction to Drug Hunting” online course authorized by Novartis.

“Target, Assays and Screening” online course authorized by Novartis.

Conferences:

International e-Conference on frontiers in Industrial Biotechnology (ICFIBT-2020)

AICTE, New Delhi, and St. Joseph’s college of Engineering OMR, Chennai, India

Next Generation Biomaterials for Drug Discovery / 2020

Biochemical Engineering Department, BTKIT, Almora, India

Advanced Training on Microbial Technology /2021

Ethical Edufabrica Pvt. Ltd. and AIIMS Delhi, India.

Clinical aspects of Endocrinology in Ayurveda /2019

Amity University, Delhi, India.

Social Work:

Volunteered as a Public Relations Executive at Pinkishe Foundation (NGO) for Women’s Menstrual Health and Hygiene Awareness.

Keywords:

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Protein-Protein Interactions, Cell Line Maintenance

Cover Letter:

Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Junior Research Scientist position at MolPath Pvt. Ltd. With a Master’s degree in Medical Biotechnology and hands-on experience in cell and molecular biology, I am eager to contribute to your team’s innovative research endeavors.
During my tenure as a Project Associate at CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, I conducted extensive studies on small G-protein interactions, employing techniques such as protein purification, Western blotting, co-immunoprecipitation, and yeast two-hybrid assays. Additionally, my expertise in maintaining and sub-culturing diverse cell lines (HeLa, HEK293T, and A549) supported multiple experimental studies aimed at elucidating molecular interactions within live cellular environments.
I have attached my resume for your review and would like to have an opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with the role. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of joining Molpath Pvt Ltd.
Best regards,
Medha Gupta