MERVE OLTAN
Molecular Biologist and Geneticist
Gaziantep,27
Summary
Experienced in molecular biology and genetics, leading large teams of scientists in advanced research projects and routine tests. Extremely knowledgeable in overall laboratory function and maintenance. A passionate scientist dedicated to advancing my career and making meaningful contributions to the field. Strong motivation, solid work ethic, and insatiable appetite for learning drive me to excel in research and push the boundaries of genetics and molecular biology. The ultimate goal is to benefit the scientific community and society through work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Molecular Biologist and Geneticist
QIAGEN
01.2024 - Current
- Diagnosis of genetic diseases by NGS, real-time PCR, Fragment analysis, Sanger sequencing, MLPA, fragment analysis,
- Identified critical genetic variants through bioinformatics analyses that led to novel therapeutic strategies for targeted treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews that informed experimental design and facilitated hypothesis-driven research approaches.
- Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Kept accurate databases of specimens collected and stored in a repository.
Molecular Biologist and Geneticist
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Department of Medical Genetics- MST-lab
05.2020 - 01.2022
- .Both manual and automated DNA, RNA, Protein isolation from blood tissue amniotic fluid, etc
- Diagnosis of genetic diseases via different techniques such as real-time PCR, qF PCR, Sanger sequencing, MLPA, fragment analysis
- Collaborated work with cytogenetics
Intern
Acıbadem University, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Assoc. Prof. Günseli Bayram Akçapınar
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Research area: Protein Engineering Research subject: Cloning and recombinant expression of Aspergillus niger's cutinase enzyme in Pichia pastoris for enzymatic plastic degradation
- Techniques: PCR, protein extraction, cloning, protein isolation and purification, DNA isolation and purification, gel electrophoresis, and cell culture.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Genetics
Eskişehir Osmangazi University
Turkey, TurkeyBachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Genetics
T.C. Arel University
Istanbul, 3401.2019
Molecular Biology -
Umeå Universitet
Sweeden01.2018
High School Diploma -
Sermet Yalçın Anatolian High School
Diyarbakır, 2101.2013
Skills
- Cell Culture Techniques
- In vitro assays
- Microscopy techniques
- Next generation sequencing
- PCR Techniques
- Bioinformatics Analysis
- DNA Sequencing
- Chromatography Techniques
- RNA Isolation
- Real-Time PCR
- Basic Programming
- Collaborative Teamwork
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/29/95
- Nationality: Turkish
- Marital Status: Single
Additional educations and certificates
- Diagnoseq Life of Gene Company, NGS Technique Training, 1 month
- Michigan University, Programming for Everybody, 14 weeks
- Acıbadem University, Animal Experimentation, 40 hours of practical and 40 hours of theoretical training
- Istanbul Arel University, Occupational Health and Safety training, 8 hours
- TSC Career Institute, Effective Presentation Techniques Training, 2 days
- TSC Career Institute, Trademark Patent Appreciation Program, 2 days
Projects
02/2019, 08/2019, 2209 TUBITAK Project's writer and coordinator, Cloning and recombinant expression of Aspergillus niger's cutinase enzyme in Pichia pastoris for enzymatic plastic degradation.
References
- Ergül Berber, Istanbul Arel University, Prof. Dr., +90 532 432 72 38, ergulberber@arel.edu.tr
- Özlem Yalçın Çapan, Namık Kemal University, Assoc. Prof. Dr., +90 282 250 59 43, oycapan@nku.edu.tr
- Serap Arslan, Karabuk University, Asst. Prof. Dr., +90 536 548 22 91, seraparslan@karabuk.edu.tr
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Molecular Biologist and Geneticist
QIAGEN
01.2024 - Current
Molecular Biologist and Geneticist
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Department of Medical Genetics- MST-lab
05.2020 - 01.2022
Intern
Acıbadem University, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Assoc. Prof. Günseli Bayram Akçapınar
07.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Medical Genetics
Eskişehir Osmangazi University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Genetics
T.C. Arel University
Molecular Biology -
Umeå Universitet
High School Diploma -
Sermet Yalçın Anatolian High School