Dr. Sara Paulillo
Angestellt, Head MSAT DSP, Lonza AG/BioAtrium AG
Visp, Schweiz
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Sara Paulillo
Bis heute 3 Jahre und 3 Monate, seit Juli 2021
Head MSAT DSP
Lonza AG/BioAtrium AG
3 Jahre und 10 Monate, Sep. 2017 - Juni 2021
MSAT Process Expert
Lonza AG
6 Jahre und 6 Monate, Jan. 2011 - Juni 2017
Researcher Nanobiotechnology
Alpha-O Peptides AG
• Investigated self-assembling peptide nanoparticles (SAPNs) as a novel platform for synthetic vaccine design against pathogens like HIV, CMV, HPV, malaria, norovirus and influenza. • Performed bacterial protein expression, conducted affinity and ion exchange purification, protein refolding and characterisation by biophysical methods (TEM, DLS, CD). Electron Microscopy Expert and Radiation Safety Officer. • Actively contributed for project and process development.
10 Monate, März 2010 - Dez. 2010
Research Officer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
• Conducted and developed upstream processes in biopharmaceuticals, mostly based on the mammalian expression platforms Sp2/0 and CHO. • Implemented media optimisation, serum free cultivation, feed and growth condition to achieve maximum biomass, designed induction protocol to increase protein expression, achieved glycosylation profile. • Extensive hands-on experience with running stirred-tank bioreactors (5-10L) and Wave bioreactors (from 5-100L).
7 Monate, Sep. 2009 - März 2010
Postdoctoral Associate
University of Lausanne
Investigated molecular mechanisms of melanoma progression. Conducted proliferation, survival, and motility assays, gene silencing and protein overexpression in mammalian cells, processed melanoma biopsies, primary cultures, 3-D cell culture, and established cell lines. Gene delivery by Lentiviral vectors. FACs analysis.
1 Jahr und 6 Monate, Juli 2007 - Dez. 2008
Postdoc Genetics and Development
ETH Zurich and University of Geneva, Switzerland
Studied regulation of asymmetric cell division in C. elegans. Identified 16 putative novel binding partners for PAR-6/PKC-3 complex. Implemented and developed large scale immunoprecipitations from C. elegans embryo lysates. Designed and performed reverse genetics experiments to knockdown gene function. Conducted DNA transformation for generating transgenic nematode strains (gene bombardment, microinjection and co-transformation) with a marker gene.
8 Monate, Nov. 2006 - Juni 2007
Postdoctoral fellow
University of Basel
Nucleoporin and its function in nuclear transport and nuclear organization: Studied putative role of nucleoporins in nuclear organization. Skills: Mammalian cell culture, transient and stable transfections, siRNA delivery, and cell cycle methods. Microinjection into mammalian cells and Xenopus oocytes nuclei. Protein expression, purification and analytical techniques. Molecular biology techniques. Confocal microscopy and transmission electron microscopy
1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Juli 2001 - Juli 2002
Research Assistant
Novartis Pharma AG
Developed automated fluorescence microscopy software and hardware: microscope components, liquid handling and staining system.
11 Monate, Aug. 2000 - Juni 2001
Project Assistant
Pharmaplan AG, Basel, Switzerland
Developed relational databases in Visual Basic, consulting project administration, notions in sterile process validation and qualification.
6 Monate, Jan. 2000 - Juni 2000
Internship in Biochemistry
Gustav Carus Institut, Niefern-Öschelbronn, BW, Germany
Developed new methods for identification of viscotoxins and triterpenes. Performed preparative and analytical high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) methods in the resolution and analysis of organic compounds, enzymatic determination and protein purification.
7 Monate, Juli 1999 - Jan. 2000
Internship in Organic Chemistry
Novartis Pharma AG (Chemical & Analytical Development), Basel, Switzerland
Synthesized COX-2 intermediates and confirmed structure by TLC, GPC, HPLC, IR, NMR, MS.
2 Jahre und 8 Monate, Juli 1992 - Feb. 1995
Quality Control Technician
Prodesa S.A., Campinas, SP, Brazil
Performed chemical analysis from residual wastewater, chemical and microbiological control on yeast fermentation processes.
2 Jahre und 6 Monate, Jan. 1990 - Juni 1992
Microbiology Lab Technician
Fundação Tropical de Pesquisas e Tecnologia “André Tosello”, Campinas, Brazil
Preserved microorganisms, performed biochemical tests for the identification of bacteria.
Ausbildung von Sara Paulillo
3 Jahre und 11 Monate, Jan. 2003 - Nov. 2006
Cell Biology
University of Basel, Switzerland
Cell Biology, molecular biology, electron microscopy, confocal microscopy, protein expression, biochemistry.
MSc Chemistry
University of Campinas, SP, Brazil
HPLC, biochemistry
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