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Chukwunonso Chuka Nnabude

CENTOGENE GmbH
Rostock
Chukwunonso Chuka Nnabude
9
years of professional experience

I am a passionate scientist with strong interest in biotechnology, drug design and pharmaceutical research. I have profound solid experience in molecular biology range from RNA to DNA extraction and quantification to gene expression and protein analysis. I have the ability to work independently and work in a team. I am always eager and curious to learn new things and further develop myself

Work History

Biological Technical Assistant

6 Months
CENTOGENE GmbH | 08.2024 - 02.2025

Preparation of DNA libraries for NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING with manual and automated methods

DNA purification, quantification and quality control using various methods e,g electrophoresis, fluorometry.

Planning and Documentation of work process in LIMS

Laboratory organization and planning according according to ISO15189

Supporting in Equipment validation and process optimization

Master Thesis Molecular Biotechnology

8 Months
Institute for Cell Biology University of Kassel | 11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Extraction and analysis of lipids by thin layer chromatography
  • Expression of the desired protein in Dictyostelium cells
  • Verification of the expressed protein by SDS and Western blot
  • Fluorescence microscope on fixed Dictyostelium cells
  • Scientific writing and report presentation

Scientific Assistant

3 Years 7 Months
World Bank supported programs in sub-Saharan Africa (NEWMAP) | 02.2020 - 09.2023
  • Monitoring and evaluation of health projects
  • Analysis and Evaluation of Data in tables and diagrams
  • Writing scientific reports Results and generating grant proposals
  • Presentation in team meeting

Research Intern (Developmental Genetics)

1 Month
Institute of Biology, University of Kassel | 01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Investigation of the MAST 1 gene in D
  • Melanogaster
  • Ligation of the MAST 1 gene with plasmid DNA vector
  • Isolation and purification of plasmid DNA
  • Point mutation of the MAST 1 gene by PCR
  • Cloning of the mutated MAST 1 gene in E
  • Coli
  • Plasmid DNA digestion using various restriction enzymes
  • Plasmid DNA size determination by agarose gel Electrophoresis

Research Intern (polymer chemistry)

7 Months
Institute of Chemistry at the University of Kassel | 12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Synthesis of phosphate polymers (silacidine analogue)
  • Phosphate determination by UV spectroscopy
  • Determination of the functional group by IR spectroscopy
  • Determination of the functional group by 1H-NMR/ 31P- NMR
  • Molecular weight determination using GPC

Research Intern (cell biology)

1 Month
Institute of Biology, University of Kassel | 08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Investigation of proteins involved in lipid metabolism in amoebae
  • Isolation and knockout of the genes encoding these proteins
  • Ligation of the mutated DNA with plasmid DNA vectors
  • Amplification of mutated DNA with PCR
  • Cloning of the mutated DNA
  • Maintenance of D
  • Discoideum cell cultures

Clinical consultant

11 Months
Drughealth Pharmaceuticals | 04.2018 - 03.2019
  • Counseling patients and maintenance of patients Data
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring and evaluation
  • Monitoring, control and sales of pharmaceutical and vaccine with 60 percent increased turn over
  • Costs and dispensing of prescriptions

Internship as a pharmacist

11 Months
University Hospital of Nnamdi Azikiwe University | 04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Compounding and dispensing of pediatric prescriptions and dosages
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring of inpatients
  • Seminars and lectures on the pathophysiological aspects of chronic diseases
  • Costs and dispensing of prescriptions

Student assistant (Bachelor thesis)

8 Months
Institute of Pharmaceutical Research | 01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Isolation and purification of endophytic fungi
  • Characterization of chemical compounds

Education

Master - Nanoscience

University of Kassel | Kassel , Germany | 07-2024

Focus: Nanobiology

Bachelor - Pharmacy

Nnamdi Azikiwe University | Awka | 09.2016

Main focus: medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacy administration

high school diploma

Shalom Academy | Nsukka | 08.2010

Main focus: Chemistry, biology and mathematics

Skills

Thin layer chromatography
RNA Isolation
PCR
cDNA Molecular Cloning
DNA Extraction and Purification
Gel and Capillary Electrophoresis
SDS-PAGE
Western Blot
Cell culture care
Primer design
Immunofluorescence
Polymer synthesis
Data analysis and documentation
Scientific writing
Pharmaceutical sales
Flurometry for DNA quantification
Quality assurance and Quality management
Teamwork

Specialknowledge

English, Mother tongue, German, Intermediate (B2) Telc certificate, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Mnova, SnapGene Software, Chemdraw

Furthertraining

  • 30/03/24, Certificate course in clinical research
  • 20/09/24, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification course
  • 02/01/24, Certification course 'Introduction to Drug Discovery and Drug development
  • 20/09/24, Good laboratory Practice (GLP) certification course

Personal Information

Marital Status: Single

Schooleducation

  • 15/05/19, 31/05/24, Master in Nanoscience, University of Kassel, Germany, Nanobiology
  • 03/10/11, 23/09/16, Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Awka, Nigeria, Medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacy administration
  • 12/09/04, 22/08/10, High School Diploma, Chemistry, biology and mathematics

Timeline

Biological Technical Assistant

CENTOGENE GmbH
08.2024 - 02.2025Read More

Master Thesis Molecular Biotechnology

Institute for Cell Biology University of Kassel
11.2023 - 07.2024Read More

Research Intern (Developmental Genetics)

Institute of Biology, University of Kassel
01.2022 - 02.2022Read More

Research Intern (polymer chemistry)

Institute of Chemistry at the University of Kassel
12.2020 - 07.2021Read More

Research Intern (cell biology)

Institute of Biology, University of Kassel
08.2020 - 09.2020Read More

Scientific Assistant

World Bank supported programs in sub-Saharan Africa (NEWMAP)
02.2020 - 09.2023Read More

Clinical consultant

Drughealth Pharmaceuticals
04.2018 - 03.2019Read More

Internship as a pharmacist

University Hospital of Nnamdi Azikiwe University
04.2017 - 03.2018Read More

Student assistant (Bachelor thesis)

Institute of Pharmaceutical Research
01.2016 - 09.2016Read More

University of Kassel

Master from Nanoscience
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Bachelor from Pharmacy
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Shalom Academy

high school diploma
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Chukwunonso Chuka Nnabude