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Chukwunonso Chuka Nnabude

Chukwunonso Chuka Nnabude

Rostock

Summary

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

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Biological Technical Assistant

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

Bachelor - Pharmacy

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka
09.2016

high school diploma -

Shalom Academy
Nsukka
08.2010

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 - 02.2025

Master Thesis Molecular Biotechnology

Institute for Cell Biology University of Kassel
11.2023 - 07.2024

Research Intern (Developmental Genetics)

Institute of Biology, University of Kassel
01.2022 - 02.2022

Research Intern (polymer chemistry)

Institute of Chemistry at the University of Kassel
12.2020 - 07.2021

Research Intern (cell biology)

Institute of Biology, University of Kassel
08.2020 - 09.2020

Scientific Assistant

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

Clinical consultant

Drughealth Pharmaceuticals
04.2018 - 03.2019

Internship as a pharmacist

University Hospital of Nnamdi Azikiwe University
04.2017 - 03.2018

Student assistant (Bachelor thesis)

Institute of Pharmaceutical Research
01.2016 - 09.2016

Master - Nanoscience

University of Kassel

Bachelor - Pharmacy

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

high school diploma -

Shalom Academy
Chukwunonso Chuka Nnabude