Zahra Sheybani
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Dynamic biotechnology professional with extensive experience at Sahlgrenska Cancer Center, excelling in molecular assays and flow cytometry. Proven ability to optimize protocols and mentor students, demonstrating strong analytical skills and effective communication. Proficient in patient sample processing and adept at troubleshooting scientific products, driving successful research outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Technical Assistant
ZERO Childhood Cancer, Dr. Angela Xie
02.2025 - Current
Processing patient's sample and performing multicolor flow cytometry to assess human cell engraftment in PDX models
Molecular Biology Research Assistant
Sahlgrenska Cancer Center, Dr. Carolina Guibentif
12.2023 - 05.2024
Performing molecular and cellular assays including ELISA, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and hPSC differentiation.
Molecular Biology Research Assistant
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Dr. Björn Redfors
09.2022 - 11.2023
Designing and performing molecular assays, protocol optimization, and data analysis.
Project Technical Assistant
Sahlgrenska Cancer Center, Dr. Anna Martner
08.2021 - 08.2022
Assisting in the execution of research projects by supporting cell culture, sample processing, molecular biology techniques
Research Mentor
Iran Technical & Vocational Training Organization
12.2018 - 01.2020
Providing support, guidance, and transferring the knowledge of basic laboratory techniques
and equipment for B.Sc. students in the biotechnology department
Technical Specialist Biotechnology
RNA Biotechnology Company, Dr. Mahdi Khozaei
05.2014 - 02.2015
Engaging with customers for troubleshooting complaints for scientific products or demonstration purposes
Education
Ph.D. - Functional Genomics of Leukaemia
Children's Cancer Institute, UNSW
Sydney, NSW, Australia11-2027
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of Isfahan
Isfahan, Iran01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
University of Isfahan
Isfahan, Iran09-2014
Skills
Patient sample processing (Mononuclear cells isolation); Cell culture; DNA/RNA/Protein ectraction; Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE and Agarose); PCR and qRT-PCR; Western blot; ELISA; Immunohistochemistry (Cryosectioning and Staining); Flow cytometry; Animal work (Mouse/Rat); Gene Transfection (Lipofection); Cell viability assay (MTT/XTT); Microscopy
Software Skills
Microsoft Office package; Endnote; Primer Blast, GraphPad Prism; SPSS, R studio (basic)
Timeline
Casual Technical Assistant
ZERO Childhood Cancer, Dr. Angela Xie
02.2025 - Current
Molecular Biology Research Assistant
Sahlgrenska Cancer Center, Dr. Carolina Guibentif
12.2023 - 05.2024
Molecular Biology Research Assistant
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Dr. Björn Redfors
09.2022 - 11.2023
Project Technical Assistant
Sahlgrenska Cancer Center, Dr. Anna Martner
08.2021 - 08.2022
Research Mentor
Iran Technical & Vocational Training Organization
12.2018 - 01.2020
Technical Specialist Biotechnology
RNA Biotechnology Company, Dr. Mahdi Khozaei
05.2014 - 02.2015
Ph.D. - Functional Genomics of Leukaemia
Children's Cancer Institute, UNSW
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of Isfahan
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
University of Isfahan
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