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Berfin Uzunkaya

Genetic Engineer And Bioengineer, MSc.
Istanbul

Summary

I received an education focused on cancer research and nanotechnology. To enhance my academic background, I spent time abroad where I completed my language training and gained valuable experience in international research environments. Following graduation, I worked at a genetic diagnostics center, where I deepened my practical knowledge of molecular diagnostic processes and further developed my laboratory skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Molecular Biologist

Sapiens Genetics
İstanbul, Istanbul
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • SeqGenomize
  • Next Generation Sequencing- ARCHER NGS Technology
  • Sanger Sequencing
  • DNA/RNA isolation from tissue
  • RNA isolation from blood

Intern

Institute of Forensic Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
İstanbul, Istanbul
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Chromotography Techniques
  • GC/MS
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • DNA Isolation Techniques
  • Forensic Molecular Genetics Laboratory
  • Forensic Toxicology Laboratory
  • Forensic Microbiology Laboratory
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Forensic Psychotraumatology
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Forensic Odontology
  • Forensic Traumatology
  • The Law of Criminal Code
  • ICP/MS System
  • Genetic Identification
  • Accreditation and Quality Control of Forensic Laboratories
  • Psychoactive Substances
  • Explosive Substances

Voluntary Intern

Yeditepe University Genetic Diseases Diagnosis Center
İstanbul, Istanbul
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Cancer Research Laboratories
  • Cell Culture
  • PCR
  • Flow Cytometry

Education

MASTER'S DEGREE (MSc) - Biotechnology

Yeditepe University
İstanbul
07.2019 - 10 2022

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Genetics And Bioengineering

Yeditepe University
İstanbul
08.2014 - 7 2019

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Bioengineering

Universitat De Vic (UVic)
Barcelona
08.2017 - 2 2018

CEFR- B2 - English

EF Language Schools
Oxford
05.2016 - 8 2016

Skills

Organizational and planning skills

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Motivated

Conflict resolution

Strategic Planning

Critical thinking

Research and analytical skills

Creativity

Responsibility

Detail-Oriented

Flexibility

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Bibliographic search

PCR

Western blot

Nanoparticle synthesis processes

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/06/96
  • Nationality: Turkish

Publications

Autoimmunity and Cancer, Chapter 2: Introduction to Cancer, 2022

Communication Skills

  • Sociable person with good group working and individual working skills.
  • Interest in learning new languages and cultures, facilitating relationships with international people.
  • Took courses in Barcelona on efficient presentation techniques.
  • Attended international congresses for poster presentations (IUPAC 2019-Paris, Euroanalysis 2019-Istanbul).

Certification

Certified Training Course on the Use of Laboratory Animals

Timeline

Molecular Biologist

Sapiens Genetics
01.2023 - 06.2025

MASTER'S DEGREE (MSc) - Biotechnology

Yeditepe University
07.2019 - 10 2022

Intern

Institute of Forensic Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
07.2018 - 08.2018

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Bioengineering

Universitat De Vic (UVic)
08.2017 - 2 2018

Voluntary Intern

Yeditepe University Genetic Diseases Diagnosis Center
05.2017 - 08.2017

CEFR- B2 - English

EF Language Schools
05.2016 - 8 2016

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Genetics And Bioengineering

Yeditepe University
08.2014 - 7 2019
Berfin UzunkayaGenetic Engineer And Bioengineer, MSc.