Ruchi Parmar
Cambridge,England
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in large-scale CRISPR screening, transduction, and transfection. Proficient in flow cytometry and cell culture techniques, with a strong background in cellular activity assays. Demonstrates exceptional laboratory management skills and bioinformatics knowledge, utilising tools such as Biopython and R. Known for effective communication and teamwork abilities, alongside technical troubleshooting capabilities. Excel at maintaining accurate records, conducting through literature reviews and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research assistant
wellcome sanger institute
Hinxton, Cambridgeshire
01.2024 - Current
- Conducting Starr seq experimental protocol by maintaining cell culture and performing transfetion.
- Conducted large scale CRISPR screening utilizing lentiviral transduction for gene knockout and comprehensive genome-wide transduction
- Employed flow cytometry for precise screening analysis, enhancing data accuracy and interpretation
- Developed and reviewed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain compliance and streamline lab process.
- Proficient user of ELN and LIMS for record keeping of experiments and inventory management
- Active member of technician commitment that promoted Herschel program empowering women in technical management and leadership roles within science
- Managed laboratory operations and stock inventory, ensuring efficient workflow and resource availability
Junior Research Scientist
celltech lifesciences
surat, India
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performing cell culture assays for drug testing and checking cytotoxicity of pharmaceutical products.
- Actively involved in assisting Master degree students with their masters' thesis, planning the experimental research protocol and guide them towards professional and academic future.
- Responsible for presenting research proposals for research fundings.
Biology tutor
self employed
surat, India
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Taught students the skills necessary for academic success with specialisation in human genetics, human
physiology, anatomy, cell and molecular biology - Reinforced concepts of basic and upper-level biology courses by searching for gaps in learning
- Integrated practical study and learning strategies to maximize tutee's potential for academic progress and independent learning
Education
Bioininformatics Industrial Certification Program - Bioinformatics
Arraygen Technologies
India 08.2024 - 08.2025
Post Graduation Diploma - Clinical Research
Indian Institute of Clinical Research
India 06.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Long Island University
New York, United States of America 01.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Biotechnology
C G Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology
India 06.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
India 06.2009 - 06.2012
Skills
- Large Scale CRISPR screening
- Transduction
- Transfection
- Flow Cytometry
- Cell Culture Technique
- Cellular Activity Assays (Proliferation, Transwell and Scratch)
- Laboratoty Management
- Bioinformatics knowledge (Biopython, R, Sequencing Data Analysis)
- Communication and Collaboration
- Technical troubleshooting
Certification
- Animal Cell Tissue Culture, 09/2021, India
- RT-PCR, 05/2023, India
Accomplishments
- Poster Presentated on Project Eliminate: CRISPR screening to identify prophylactic cancer targets ( CRISPR and Beyond: Perturbations at Scale to understand Genomes,2025)
- Awarded State Scholarship for Research fellowship
Publications
- R. Parmar, S. Chakraborty, R. Ingalhalli and M. Pithawala(2015). Ascertaining anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity in aqueous leaf extract of Anisomelesindica(L.) Kuntze. Advances in Bioresearch,6(1):1-5.
- M. Pithawala, R. Parmar (2014). Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation: An Overview and Present Scenario. WJPPS, 3(12):618-63
Affiliations
- Reading, Cooking and Travelling
Timeline
Bioininformatics Industrial Certification Program - Bioinformatics
Arraygen Technologies
08.2024 - 08.2025
Research assistant
wellcome sanger institute
01.2024 - Current
Junior Research Scientist
celltech lifesciences
11.2021 - 09.2023
Post Graduation Diploma - Clinical Research
Indian Institute of Clinical Research
06.2020 - 01.2021
Biology tutor
self employed
05.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Long Island University
01.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Biotechnology
C G Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology
06.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
06.2009 - 06.2012
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