Matilde Giola

Biologist with hands-on experience in cell culture, microbiology, molecular biology, in vitro assays and biological sample analysis, working under sterile conditions and according to standardized procedures. Skilled in media preparation, cell culture maintenance, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and RT-qPCR, cytotoxicity assays, microscopy, microbiological and viral screening, and laboratory documentation. Precise, reliable and organized, with good manual and analytical skills, able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Teaching Assistant at University of Bologna, Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (2026-04 – Present)

• Assisted students during laboratory classes and practical sessions
• Prepared laboratory materials and experimental setups
• Helped maintain a safe, organized and efficient laboratory environment

Research Fellow at University of Bologna, Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (2024-11 – Present)

• Performed laboratory and experimental activities in biological research projects
• Prepared culture media, solutions and laboratory reagents
• Cultured and maintained cell lines under sterile conditions
• Performed cell counting, viability and cytotoxicity assays (MTT)
• Conducted DNA and RNA extraction, PCR and RT-qPCR analyses
• Performed viral and bacterial screening on biological samples
• Performed microscopy and immunohistochemical techniques
• Collected and documented experimental data and prepared scientific reports
• Followed laboratory quality, safety and biosafety procedures
• Performed routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Collaborated with researchers, technicians and students within multidisciplinary research activities
• Contributed to the AquaUP research project focused on functional compounds for aquaculture

General Services Employee at CSV Life Science Group srl (2024-10 – 2024-10)

• Performed document control, verification, and archiving
• Checked the accuracy and completeness of documentation

Collaboration at Astir Creative Technology (2024-07 – 2024-07)

• Document management
• Filing and archival organization

Curricular Internship at University of Bologna (2023-06 – 2024-03)

• Performed spatio-temporal stable isotope analyses
• Investigated the feeding ecology of Delphinus delphis
• Analyzed and interpreted experimental data using RStudio
• Conducted scientific literature research and management
• Prepared scientific reports and Master's thesis

Curricular Internship at Saturno Laboratory SRL (2021-04 – 2021-09)

• Performed environmental and food microbiological analyses
• Prepared microbiological culture media and agar plates
• Isolated, cultivated and enumerated microorganisms using culture-based techniques
• Conducted Legionella detection in water samples
• Applied laboratory quality control procedures
• Participated in laboratory accreditation and validation procedures

Master's degree in Marine Biology – University of Bologna Alma Mater Studiorum (2021 – 2024)

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences – University of Insubria (2018 – 2021)