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Blessing Apeh TANTOH

@blessingapehtantoh

Molecular biotechnology researcher at the University of Sannio who analysed public GEO RNA-seq data to study ZnT1 promoter regulation.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking junior positions and internships in biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, clinical research, quality control and production. I’m open to relocation within Italy and abroad, and to work-related travel.

At the University of Sannio, I analysed public GEO RNA-seq data using R/Bioconductor, including DESeq2, for MSc research on transcriptional regulation of the ZnT1 gene’s promoter region.

My research trainee work included DNA and RNA extraction, PCR and RT-qPCR, alongside experiments with mammalian cell models. I also used transfection, luciferase reporter assays and confocal microscopy.

As a Clinical Research Nurse Assistant at the University of Buea & University Teaching Hospitals, I collected and processed clinical biospecimens for trials in oncology and psychiatric units, maintaining sample traceability and clinical documentation.

At FDF S.r.l. (FDF Nautica / FDF TEK), I support production across filling, assembly and packaging, carrying out routine quality checks and following work instructions and safety procedures. I’m seeking junior positions and internships in biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, clinical research, quality control and production.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Operations, Production

Current

FDF S.r.l.

Jun 2026 - Present (5 months)

Support production operations across filling, assembly and packaging within a chemical manufacturing environment. Carry out routine quality checks and ensure product conformity and consistency throughout production processes.

Production Operations Fillings Assembly Packaging Quality Checks SOP Adherence Product Compliance Traceability Workplace Safety Teamwork

Research Trainee, Molecular Biotechnology

University of Sannio

Jan 2024 - Apr 2026 (2 years 3 months)

Performed molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, RT-qPCR, primer design, and ChIP-qPCR. Analyzed public GEO RNA-seq data using R/Bioconductor as part of MSc research on transcriptional regulation of the ZnT1 gene promoter.

Clinical Research Nurse Assistant

University of Buea & University Teaching Hospitals

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Collected, processed, and handled clinical biospecimens in accordance with SOPs, maintaining sample traceability during clinical trials in oncology and psychiatric units. Maintained audit-ready clinical documentation and ensured patient data confidentiality.

Clinical Research Biospecimen Management Traceability Documentation Confidentiality Research Ethics Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MyTrial Academy

Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6(R3)), Clinical Research

Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6(R3)) certification training in progress.

University of Sannio

Master of Science, Genetics and Molecular Biotechnology

Grade: 102/110

MSc in Genetics and Molecular Biotechnology (LM-9) awarded in February 2026 with a grade of 102/110. Thesis focused on computational analysis of the ZnT1 gene promoter.