Reuben Sequeira
Reuben's Interactive Resume
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.
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.
Company Description
Sole manufacturer in thw world of synthetic melanin for use in eyewear and cosmetics.
Tutor
Tutor - Self Employed
January 2012
to December 2012
Freelancer
Olathe
United States - Kansas
- Tutoring college and high school level students in the math, sciences and test preparation.
- Courses: Organic chemistry, Biochemistry, College algebra, Calculus, etc.
Company website
Research Assistant
Texas A&M University - Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
September 2011
to December 2011
Part-time
College Station
United States - Texas
- 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
Detailed Description
- Results: Presented results during monthly laboratory meetings and within graduation portfolio.
Company Description
Institutional leader in bioseparations research and in the race to find bio-fuel solutions for energy independence.
Company website
Summer Intern
New England Biolabs
June 2011
to August 2011
Internship
Ipswich
United States - Massachusetts
- 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
Detailed Description
- Results: presented results of project in front of company scientists, staff and fellow interns. Additionally, project results were also presented at Texas A&M during the annual biotechnology program conference and oral exam.
Company Description
World leader in the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant and native enzymes for genomic research.
Company website
Protein Science Intern
Monsanto
June 2010
to August 2010
Internship
Chesterfield
United States - Missouri
- 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
Detailed Description
- Results: Presented project results in front of division heads, staff and other interns.
Company Description
One of the world's leader in the ag-biotechnology industry.
Company website
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Kansas - Department of Molecular Biosciences
May 2009
to May 2010
Part-time
Lawrence
United States - Kansas
- 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
Company Description
Interdisciplinary group of faculty who perform cutting edge research in a wide range of areas including biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, microbiology, virology, neurobiology, molecular, cellular and developmental biology.
Company website
Resident Assistant
University of Kansas - Department of Student Housing
August 2007
to May 2009
Full-time
Lawrence
United States - Kansas
- 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
Detailed Description
- Skills include: resolving conflicts and disputes, maintaining a drug-free environment, educating on proper alcohol use, instilling tolerance within diversity, highlighting safety as top priority, encouraging punctual classroom attendance and involvement in extracurriculars, gathering student masses, briefing student groups and peers, marketing, organizing and executing programs, leading group activities, providing frontline customer service and managing personal/academic/work time.
- Projects include: social interaction, safe sex education, alcohol/drugs/partying education, diversity programs, basketball&soccer teams, college course awareness.
Company Description
Student Housing branch of the University of Kansas
Employed in the largest dormitory at the time
800+ co-ed residents including 30+ peers and staff
Employed in the largest dormitory at the time
800+ co-ed residents including 30+ peers and staff
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