Biotechnologist

Nunzia
Rubino

From laboratory research to innovation: serving human and animal health, agriculture and industry.

Barile · Potenza · Basilicata, Italy

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Profile

I'm a biotechnologist completing a Master's degree in Biotechnology for Medical, Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Diagnostics.

Hard-working, creative and proactive: ambitious and eager to keep growing, both professionally and personally.

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Experience

  1. – Internship

    Machine and plant operator, basic and fine chemicals

    Nutriplant s.r.l. · Lavello (PZ), Italy

    • Microbiological testing of samples: handling, processing and analysis of microbial contamination.
    • Support for laboratory activities and experimental trials on chemical machinery and plants.
    • Quality control and audits following HACCP procedures; hygiene monitoring and recording of non-conformities.
    • Drafting of and participation in agro-industrial research and development projects.
    • Assisting technical staff with the operation and maintenance of fine-chemicals plants.
  2. – Erasmus+ Traineeship

    Postgraduate traineeship

    Robert Gordon University · Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Project on the effect of microalgae extracts on lipid deposition in an in vitro model of obesity: cell culture under different conditions, lipid quantification and analysis of the expression of genes involved in redox state and in energy and lipid metabolism. Measurement of energy metabolism and mitochondrial biogenesis with an Agilent Seahorse analyser.

  3. – Curricular internship

    Cell culture management techniques

    University of Basilicata · Potenza, Italy

  4. –

    Student assistant

    University of Basilicata · Potenza, Italy

    Student support (two assignments).

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Education

  1. – present Master's degree

    Biotechnology for Medical, Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Diagnostics (LM-9)

    University of Basilicata · Potenza, Italy

  2. – Bachelor's degree

    Biotechnology (L-2)

    University of Basilicata · Potenza, Italy

    Thesis: Somatic hybridisation to obtain dual-purpose unicellular algae for use in industrial supply chains.

  3. – Diploma

    Scientific high school

    IIS Giustino Fortunato · Rionero in Vulture (PZ), Italy

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Skills

Laboratory

  • Microbiological analysis
  • Molecular biology analysis
  • PCR
  • Real-time PCR
  • Cell culture
  • Gene expression
  • Energy metabolism · Agilent Seahorse
  • Mitochondrial biogenesis
  • Microalgae

Languages

  • Italian Native
  • English B1

Certifications

  • Occupational health and safety, medium risk · 8 hours (2025)
  • Occupational health and safety · 16 hours (2019)

Volunteering

Digital Civil Service “Mezzogiorno Digitale per Integrare”

Protezione Civile Gruppo Lucano (civil protection)

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