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Reuben Sequeira

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Reuben Sequeira
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
I am a relatively recent Masters graduate with abundant experience in the biotech and chemical sectors. A solid foundation in the sciences and research has crafted me into a professional of detail with clear-cut organizational skills. I am looking to accumulate experience within the biotech, chemical, pharma and energy industries with a focus on targeting positions of leadership.
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Bachelor of Science

University of Kansas

September 2006 to June 2010
Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry

Master of Biotechnology

Texas A&M University

September 2010 to December 2011
This professional masters program provided rigorous training in the life sciences and an understanding of the biotech industry, business practices, marketing, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization.
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Production Lead

Photoprotective Technologies, Inc.
Since April 2013
Full-time
San Antonio
United States - Texas
  • Heading 80% of upstream production of melanin; entire production for Lipo Chemicals POs.
  • Assisting with downstream melanin production including quality control.
  • Maintaining production equipment, optimizing procedures and processes.
  • Analyzing melanin and blue light markets; consulting on novel product ideas and marketing.
  • Undertaking projects that strengthen IP and lead to new business development.
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  • Tutoring college and high school level students in the math, sciences and test preparation.
  • Courses: Organic chemistry, Biochemistry, College algebra, Calculus, etc.
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  • Extraction and purification of Cellobiohydrolase I (CBH-I) from corn seed
  • Optimizing lab scale process for pilot and large scale purposes
  • Standard operation and maintenance of lab procedures and supplies
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  • Optimized scalable workflow for gene knockdown using enzymatic siRNA
  • Investigated the role of proteins in nuclear RISC (RNAi) in mouse ES cells
  • Created multiple target siRNAs by way of DNA & RNA cloning process
  • Standard operation and maintenance of lab procedures and supplies
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  • Cloned, expressed and purified mutant Bt toxins
  • Prepped samples for insect bio-assays
  • Purified fusion tag proteins for crystallization purposes
  • Maintained lab supplies and surroundings
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  • Expressed and purified TTSS proteins and Shigella Phage glyco proteins
  • Crystallized proteins using screening and optimization techniques
  • Used Electron Microscopy for certain samples
  • Maintained lab supplies, surroundings. Prepared and autoclaved media
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  • Mentored and provided 24/7 assistance to residents
  • Organized programs and bulletin boards directed toward on-campus student living
  • Promoted healthy relationships among a diverse student populous
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  • Molecular Cloning
  • Protein Expression
  • Protein Purification
  • Purification
  • Western Blotting
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • PCR
  • SDS-PAGE
  • Oral presentation
  • Scientific and business writing
  • literature review
  • market research
  • business plan development
  • business pitch
  • intellectual property review
  • project consulting
  • project leadership