Nare Akopyan
@nareakopyan
PhD molecular biologist using PCR-based diagnostics to develop safe veterinary and biotechnology solutions.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Molecular Biologist and Biotechnologist with a PhD in Biology and more than 10 years of experience in molecular genetics, veterinary biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, toxicology, and scientific product management. I bring hands-on expertise in PCR-based diagnostics, genotoxicity assessment, biomarker analysis, and physiological evaluation of model organisms and farm animals.
I’ve developed and tested veterinary and biotechnology products—molecular diagnostic systems, feed additives, probiotics, and experimental veterinary formulations—while performing molecular-genetic, biochemical, histological, and genotoxicity analyses. I also lead scientific support and product portfolio work, collaborate with international manufacturers, and support Life Sciences technology implementation in research and veterinary applications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Professor
Razumovsky Moscow State Technical University
May 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Conducted research on molecular-genetic and biochemical mechanisms of adaptation of farm animals and model organisms to biotechnological additives and veterinary preparations. Performed feed additive/probiotic evaluations, biomarker and genotoxicity assessments (including micronucleus assay and PCR analysis), and histological and biochemical diagnostics across quail, fish models, and related aquac
Associate Professor
Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnolog
Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)
Taught molecular biology, genetics, animal pathological physiology, and fundamentals of virology, and conducted research in veterinary biotechnology, toxicology, and molecular diagnostics. Performed molecular-genetic, biochemical, histological, and genotoxicity analyses, supervised student research, and prepared publications and grant applications.
Head of Scientific Support and Marketing
Life Sciences Company
Mar 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Managed scientific support activities and coordinated life sciences product managers. Organized webinars and scientific training, collaborated with international suppliers, supported laboratory analytical instrument implementation, and developed promotional materials and product strategies.
Head of Marketing & Life Sciences
SkyGen
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Led market analysis and life sciences portfolio expansion and managed product managers and instrumentation engineers. Developed promotion strategies for new scientific brands and technologies and supported client/supplier negotiations, webinars, and instrument installation assistance.
Product Manager, Life Sciences
Chimmed
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)
Managed molecular biology and life sciences product portfolios and supported sales through presentations, sales manager teaching, and training of sales staff. Worked with clients and research laboratories on implementation of molecular technologies and participated in negotiations, conferences, and scientific congresses.
Junior Researcher
All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Husbandry
Jan 2014 - Jan 2020 (6 years)
Conducted molecular biology and biotechnology research with a focus on PCR diagnostics, toxicology studies, and histological analyses. Participated in grant-funded scientific projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Husbandry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biology
2014 - 2022
Completed a PhD in Biology with a focus on Molecular Biology at the All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Husbandry.
Russian State Agrarian University
Specialist Degree in Biology, Biology
2006 - 2012
Earned a Specialist Degree in Biology from the Russian State Agrarian University.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
Interested in hiring Nare?
You can contact Nare and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message NareGet matched with your dream remote job
Sign up now and join over 250,000+ remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
