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Desalegn Birara Demis

@desalegnbirarademis

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Master's student in Health Biotechnology with laboratory and teaching experience.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I seek research or lab roles in health biotechnology with opportunities for hands-on molecular work, teaching, and collaborative research in an academically driven, supportive environment.

I am a Master's student in Health Biotechnology at the University of Calabria with hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology, microbial techniques and bioinformatics. I have served as an Assistant Lecturer at Debre Markos University where I prepared course modules and lab manuals, supervised and assessed student work, and led research on isolation and characterization of yeast from traditionally fermented injera dough.

I earned a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology with top-of-cohort honors and a gold medal, and I have completed targeted trainings in bioinformatics and DNA extraction techniques. I bring strong technical skills in molecular laboratory methods, Python programming, Microsoft Office, and a commitment to teaching, lab management and collaborative research in health biotechnology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Lecturer

Debre Markos University

Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Prepared biotechnology course modules and lab manuals, conducted research on isolation and characterization of yeast from traditionally fermented injera, and assessed and advised students while supporting department laboratory management.

Curriculum Development Molecular Biology Research Assessments Laboratory management Scientific Writing Python

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Calabria

Master of Science, Health Biotechnology

2023 -

Pursuing a Master's Degree in Health Biotechnology at the University of Calabria since September 2023, focusing on advanced biotechnology and health-related research techniques.

Debre Markos University and Bahir Dar University (collaboration)

Short Course, Molecular Biology

2022 - 2022

Activities and societies: Practical laboratory techniques in DNA extraction.

Participated in a hands-on course on extraction of DNA from E. coli conducted collaboratively by Debre Markos University and Bahir Dar University.

Armauer Hansen Research Institute

Training Certificate, Bioinformatics

2022 - 2022

Attended a short Bioinformatics training course at AHRI focusing on computational analysis relevant to biomedical research.

Debre Markos University

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: Research on isolation and characterization of yeast cells from traditionally fermented injera dough; awarded first rank and gold medal for graduating cohort.

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology covering molecular biology, immunology, microbial biotechnology, biochemistry, and laboratory techniques.