Linara Welte
Potomac
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Tumor Biology Master's candidate with extensive research experience in molecular biology, cancer biology, gene therapy, and analytical chemistry. Proven ability to contribute to publications, conduct laboratory analyses, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrated leadership skills through mentoring, independent research, and delivering scientific findings across academic and industry settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Breast Cancer Research Lab
09.2024 - Current
- Contribute to academic publication, cell culture, cell lysate prep, flow cytometry, and western blotting to study CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced pH changes on resistant ER+ breast cancer
- Train and mentor Master's students in Western blotting and crystal violet assays, ensuring proficiency in experimental techniques and data analysis
Teaching Assistant/Peer Research Mentor/Research Assistant
Molecular Diagnostics Lab
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated research experience in molecular biology, genetics, and biological systems to conduct DNA aptamer selections against HER2, HCVE2, and MUC5AC/MUC5B biomarkers
- Practiced effective verbal and written communication in a team environment through annual poster presentations and records of experimentation, reagents, and samples
- Annually mentored and trained 15-20 new research assistants in molecular biology techniques
Associate Scientist Intern
AstraZeneca
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned and executed 2 scouting studies concerning leachables in drug product quality and patient safety
- Filled ~400 stoppered vials and pre-filled syringes using aseptic filling process and analyzed samples independently using MFI, HPLC, and Instron
- Disseminated findings to department leadership through poster and presentation
Purification Process Sciences Intern
AstraZeneca
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Transfected and introduced adeno-associated viruses (AAV) into >100 HEK293-F mammalian cells and analyzed capsid uptake through ELISA and HPLC
- Developed new protocols for techniques including cloning, cell culture, DNA/protein extraction, and in vitro assays
- Delivered findings to colleagues through formal presentation and poster session
Education
Master’s of Science - Tumor Biology
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences: Cell Biology & Genetics
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD08.2024
Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- ÄKTA Pure
- Biological Systems
- Breast Cancer
- Cell Culture
- E Coli transformation
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent (ELISA) Assay
- Flow Cytometry
- Formulation Sciences
- HPLC
- MFI
- Molecular Biology
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- Nucleic Acid Purification
- OpenLab
- Patient Safety
- Plasmid and Primer Design
- Product Quality (QA/QC)
- (q)PCR
- TFF
- Western Blot
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Breast Cancer Research Lab
09.2024 - Current
Associate Scientist Intern
AstraZeneca
05.2023 - 08.2023
Purification Process Sciences Intern
AstraZeneca
05.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant/Peer Research Mentor/Research Assistant
Molecular Diagnostics Lab
08.2021 - 05.2024
Master’s of Science - Tumor Biology
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences: Cell Biology & Genetics
University of Maryland - College Park
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