Silvia Bovolenta
Summary
- Determined and highly motivated with more than 20 years working as Scientist within pharmaceutical industry.
- Proficient in advanced laboratory equipment use and techniques.
- Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Willingness to travel in Italy and abroad.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Scientist
Axxam S.p.A.
11.2001 - Current
- Compound profiling activity on either cell-based or biochemical assays for key drug discovery targets, both in agonist and antagonist mode.
- High level experience in many different detection methods such as fluorescence, luminescence, absorbance, calcium sensitive dyes, membrane potential sensitive dyes, genetically encoded biosensors, TR-FRET.
- Cell-based assays optimization.
- Data analysis using Genedata and Prism software.
- Preparation of final reports and data presentations to national and international clients.
- Established a reputation for exceptional problem-solving abilities, applying creative approaches to address complex scientific challenges.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues across various departments, fostering a culture of open communication and teamwork.
- Maintained detailed documentation throughout the lifecycle of projects, enabling seamless handoffs and minimizing knowledge gaps.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling dangerous or toxic substances.
Scientist
Bayer S.p.A.
01.2000 - 10.2001
- Cell-based assays configuration for high-throughput screening campaigns.
- Setting up and configuration of cell lines stably expressing genetically encoded biosensors.
Post Graduated Student
Istituto Neurologico Besta
03.1999 - 12.1999
- Characterization of nuclear genes responsible for mitochondrial diseases.
- Experience in molecular biology by using technologies such as PCR and RT-PCR, Southern blotting, Northern blotting, DNA cloning, RNA and mRNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, DNA sequencing.
Post Graduated Student
Clinica Neurologica Of Ospedale Maggiore
09.1998 - 02.1999
- Isolation and characterization of an intronic gene, 22K48, which is deleted in CATCH22 patients.
- Experience in molecular biology using technologies such as PCR and RT-PCR, Southern blotting, Northern blotting, generation on YACs cosmidic libraries, DNA cloning, RNA and mRNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, DNA sequencing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Milan "La Statale"
Milan, Italy07.1998
High School Diploma -
Scientific High School, "Istituto Leone XIII"
Milan, Italy07.1993
Skills
- Subject matter expertise
- Analytical mindset
- Critical thinking abilities
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Innovative problem-solving
- Customer-focused approach
- Technology transfer knowledge
- Results-driven focus
- Deadline adherence
- Self-driven and motivated
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Listening to music, reading and travelling.
I like listening to music, reading and travelling because they improve my personal growth.
Timeline
Principal Scientist
Axxam S.p.A.
11.2001 - Current
Scientist
Bayer S.p.A.
01.2000 - 10.2001
Post Graduated Student
Istituto Neurologico Besta
03.1999 - 12.1999
Post Graduated Student
Clinica Neurologica Of Ospedale Maggiore
09.1998 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Milan "La Statale"
High School Diploma -
Scientific High School, "Istituto Leone XIII"
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