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Adelina Kamberi

Tirane

Summary

Research Biologist practiced in cell-based assay development, molecular biology and genetics, as well as hospital laboratory diagnosis.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Molecular Biologist

Laboratory Networks, QSUNT
11.2020 - Current
  • Monitored or operated specialized equipment such as Real Time PCR (m2000sp and m2000rt Abbott), mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF bioMerieux )
  • Performing daily RT-PCR for hospitalized patients that are diagnosed with Hepatitis B and C.
  • Designed the above molecular laboratory experiments, oversaw execution and interpreted results.
  • Provided lectures on topics within molecular biology to medical students.
  • Managed day to day activities of lab and provided both assistance and supervision to laboratory technicians.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Molecular Biologist

University Medical Center Of Tirana "Mother Teresa"
07.2019 - 11.2020
  • Working with Real Time PCR ( (Bioneer) for hospitalized patient diagnosed with Hepatitis B, C, HIV and SARS-CoV-2.
  • Performing daily work with BioFire FilmArray MultiplexPCR system (bioMerieux) checking for virues and bacteria strains on biological fluids (blood, CSF, nasopharyngeal swab etc)
  • Designed the above molecular laboratory experiments, oversaw execution and interpreted results.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Rejsi Pharma Shpk
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Managed and completed paperwork and overall office administration operations.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
  • Preparation of the pharmaceutical drugs portfolio
  • Drug registration on the Albanian market for different foreign pharmaceutical companies (Bayer, Roche, Novartis)
  • Pharmacovigilance.

Education

Master of Science - Molecular Biology And Genetics

Univerista Degli Studi Di Pavia
Pavia, Italy
03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

University of Tirana
Tirana, Albania
07.2015

Skills

  • Molecular Virology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Microbiology
  • Immunofluorescence Assays
  • Real Time PCR
  • Conventional PCR
  • DNA Extraction
  • Mass spectrometry
  • Time Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Nucleic Acids Isolation
  • Western Blotting
  • ImageJ Fiji
  • RStudio
  • Experiment Development
  • Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
  • Automated Equipment
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • RNA Isolation Knowledge
  • ELISA Assays
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Learning Strategies
  • Microbiological Techniques
  • Protein Isolation
  • Microorganism Identification
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Cell Culturing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Devoted

Additional Information

Internships achieved

  • Institute of Molecular Genetics, IGM-CNR, Pavia, Italy Nov 2016- Oct 2019

- Molecular and Cellular lab in the Prof. Alessandra Montecucco group

- Performing experiments to investigate the DNA Damages signaling in murine neuronal cells, hippocampal and cortical ones, exposed to fatty acids ( palmitic and oleic ) as metabolic stressor, particularly analyzing the gH2AX phosphorylation using Western Blot and Immunofluorescence as the main molecular tools

-The autophagy and apoptosis of the cells were analyzed via Western Blot and quantified using ImageJ Fiji program.

- During the internship others molecular tools were used, such as IF and Confocal Immunofluorescence


  • Sapienza Universitta di Roma, Department of Molecular Medicine, Rome, Italy Sep 2023-Oct 2020

- Virology lab in the Prof. Carolina Scagnolari group

- Using different cellular and molecular techniques for gene expression analyzing in different virus groups

- Analyzation and Investigation of Interferon pathway as a innate immunity response also in hospital patients

- Cell culture, virus infection, viral titer

- Conventional Real Time PCR, dPCR

- Flow cytometry










Languages

Albanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)

References

  • Petros Karampatsis - Technical Director

     Laboratory Networks, QSUNT, Tirane, Albania

     pkarampatses@gmail.com


  • Alessandra Montecucco – Thesis supervisor
    Institute of Molecular Genetics of CNR, Pavia, Italy
    alessandra.montecucco@igm.cnr.it
  • Paolo Iadarola – Biochemistry Professor
    Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Pavia, Italy
    paolo.iadarola@unipv.it

Timeline

Molecular Biologist

Laboratory Networks, QSUNT
11.2020 - Current

Molecular Biologist

University Medical Center Of Tirana "Mother Teresa"
07.2019 - 11.2020

Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Rejsi Pharma Shpk
09.2015 - 04.2016

Master of Science - Molecular Biology And Genetics

Univerista Degli Studi Di Pavia

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

University of Tirana
Adelina Kamberi