Laboratory Experience Research Assistant (Part-time) at Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institute (2026-02 – 2026-06)
- Supported daily laboratory operations through structured clinical sample processing, handling, and documentation in compliance with established workflows.
- Coordinated sample preparation and workflow execution for long-read sequencing, ensuring adherence to protocol and quality requirements.
- Maintained organized electronic laboratory records and contributed to accurate documentation and data traceability.
- Supported smooth laboratory operations in a multidisciplinary research environment through structured sample management and coordination.
Master's Thesis Intern at Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institute (2025-11 – 2026-06)
Project: Development and characterization of an mRNA-LNP vaccine candidate against the Hepatitis D virus
- Optimized in vitro mRNA transcription, purification, and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation workflows in a pre-GMP environment to improve yield, reproducibility, and antigen expression in vitro.
- Developed and validated immunoassays for product quality assessment and stability monitoring of mRNA/LNP formulations.
- Analyzed experimental data to support iterative process optimization and improve workflow performance.
- Communicated results through presentations and collaborative discussions to support experimental planning and decision-making.
Project Intern at Division of Clinical Microbiology, Karolinska Institute (2025-09 – 2025-11)
Project: Improved molecular tools for Candida auris: DNA extraction optimization and whole genome sequencing analysis pipeline development
- Performed fungal DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation for whole genome sequencing workflows.
- Optimized nucleic acid extraction methods to improve yield, consistency, and reproducibility.
- Developed a structured bioinformatics pipeline for reproducible genomic data analysis and interpretation.
- Conducted sequencing data analysis, strain characterization, and functional interpretation linked to microbiological relevance.
- Independently managed experimental workflows and maintained structured and traceable documentation.
Research Intern at Division of Infectious Diseases, Karolinska Institute (2025-06 – 2025-08)
Project: Investigating the impact of varying linker lengths in nanobody fusions on complement activation for SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins
- Performed molecular cloning, bacterial transformation, and recombinant protein expression in E. coli.
- Conducted protein purification using affinity chromatography and size exclusion chromatography (SEC).
- Supported assay optimization and functional evaluation of recombinant proteins.
- Analyzed experimental results to assess protein functionality and experimental performance.
Biomedical Laboratory Analyst at Medical Research Institute (2020-01 – 2024-12)
- Performed PCR-based molecular diagnostics, fungal culture, microscopy, serological assays, and nucleic acid extraction in accredited clinical laboratories.
- Followed SOPs, GMP/GLP principles, and biosafety regulations in routine laboratory operations.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment including PCR systems, biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, autoclaves, and microscopes.
- Collaborated with clinicians and laboratory teams in routine diagnostics and operational improvements.
