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SILVIA CERA

Summary

DNA Lab Assistant at Kew Gardens, with five years of experience in botany and bioinformatics. Certified beekeeper with extensive expertise in training and protocol development as well as Global News Researcher.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Global News Researcher

Northstar
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducting high-volume research and screening of geopolitical and health risk factors affecting corporate travel
  • Providing strong written skills to turn research topics into news articles

DNA Lab Assistant

Kew Gardens
06.2018 - 06.2023
  • Led and performed DNA extraction, sequencing, and analysis
  • Contributed to a project focusing on the extraction of various aromatic plants and testing their antimicrobial properties against disease
  • Assisted in field expeditions to collect plants, fungi and seeds
  • Supported the implementation of the new ICMS software and led training sessions

Italian Teacher

University of Western Australia
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Facilitated interactive Italian language courses for university students, with an emphasis on conversational skills, grammar, and cultural context.

Education

MS - Natural History Collections

Southland Museum
Invercargill, New Zealand
04.2001 - /2014

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

S.I.T. University of Invercargill
Invercargill, New Zealand
04.2001 -

Skills

  • DNA Extraction
  • Specimen and Sample Preparation
  • Time Management
  • Project Management
  • Analytical and Scientific Software
  • Public Speaking
  • MS Office
  • Writing and Editing

Additional Information

SILVIA CERA

Nationality: Italian

Date and place of birth: 25/06/1982 Iglesias
Via Don Minzoni 50, Iglesias, Italy
+44 7763530191 | scera@ntmllc.com | www.linkedin.com/in/silviacera/


Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Native

Timeline

Global News Researcher

Northstar
04.2022 - Current

DNA Lab Assistant

Kew Gardens
06.2018 - 06.2023

Italian Teacher

University of Western Australia
01.2015 - 01.2017

MS - Natural History Collections

Southland Museum
04.2001 - /2014

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

S.I.T. University of Invercargill
04.2001 -

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