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Ksenia Smurova

@kseniasmurova

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Life Sciences Professional | Scientific Support, Research Operations & Technical Documentation

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking remote roles in scientific or technical support, customer education, research operations, scientific content and AI evaluation.

I am a life sciences professional with a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology and extensive experience in international research environments, including the University of Trento, Technion and Johns Hopkins. My work combines hands-on biomedical research with scientific writing, literature analysis, documentation, training and the coordination of laboratory activities.

I am skilled at understanding complex scientific information, identifying what matters, explaining it clearly to different audiences and helping teams solve practical problems. I have experience with cell-based research, microscopy, experimental workflows, technical documentation and communication with suppliers and collaborators. I also use AI tools to support research, writing and efficient knowledge workflows, with careful review of their outputs.

Based in Italy, I am interested in remote roles in scientific or application support, research operations, life sciences customer support, scientific content and technical documentation. I work in English (C1), Italian (C1) and Russian (native).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Plant Breeding Assistant

Current

Bloom SRL

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Supported agricultural research and cultivar development through plant phenotyping, structured field observations, and evaluation of breeding material.

Plant Phenotyping Field Observations Agricultural Research Data Collection

Current

Researcher & Scientific Affairs Consultant

Current

Independent

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Assess emerging Alzheimer's disease diagnostic approaches, including retinal imaging and biomarker technologies. Translate technical findings into clear research briefs for non-specialist stakeholders.

literature review Evidence Synthesis Technical Writer Research Operations AI Assisted Research

AI Trainer / AI Evaluator

Outlier

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Develop and evaluate AI prompts and responses, checking scientific accuracy, source quality, relevance, and clarity. Provide structured feedback to improve AI outputs.

AI Evaluation Prompt Engineering Scientific Accuracy Feedback Quality Assurance

Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Trento

Jan 2017 - Dec 2025 (8 years 11 months)

Led and supported experimental work in microbial genetics and molecular biology, interpreting results and solving protocol and instrument issues. Trained students and researchers in laboratory methods and microscopy, creating protocols and teaching materials.

Microbial Genetics Molecular Biology Microscopy Protocol Development Training Data Analysis Troubleshooting

Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Jan 2009 - Dec 2016 (7 years 11 months)

Supported scientists with microscopy setup, imaging strategy, sample preparation, data analysis, and troubleshooting. Conducted cell biology research and prepared protocols, manuscripts, and conference communications.

Microscopy Imaging Sample Preparation Data Analysis Cell Biology Technical Writer Presentation Skills