Aykaz Eremyan

Experience

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  Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS

  Apr 2013 - May 2014

  Intern

  • Conducted research for my masters thesis on Recombinant Prup3-protein (major peach allergen) production• Created a plasmid construction for heterologous expression of the Pru p 3 protein in E. coli cells as a hybrid protein His8-Trxl-Pru p 3• Obtained a hybrid protein producing strain based on the E. coli• Confirmed the authenticity, purity, and structural correspondence of the obtained recombinant protein to the natural protein by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry• Produced 5 mg of recombinant Pru p 3 for further immunological studies after isolation of the hybrid protein, cleavage of the hybrid protein, and purification of the final protein by the method of OF-HPLC Show less

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  Biotechnology lab, D.I. Ivanovsky Institute of Virology

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

  Junior research fellow

  • Led a project "Molecular genetic study of viruses of Orbivirus genus transmitted by ticks". - Developed a PCR test panel detecting different families of viruses transmitted by ticks - Screened more than 300 samples extracted from mouse brain tissue provided by the Department of the Collection of Viruses - Obtained a full-genome sequence for a previously undescribed taxon and submitted the data to the NCBI database• Poster with the results of the project won the 1st prize at "Lomonosov-2017" conference virology section• Co-authored 3 peer reviewed articles• Wet lab methods: DNA/RNA extraction from tissues and cell cultures, virus propagation in cell culture, Sanger sequencing, NGS library preparation• Bioinformatics: genome data manipulations and multiple sequence alignments with MEGA and AliView, genome de novo assembly with CLC Genomics Workbench, evolutionary model selection with ProtTest 3, phylogenetic analysis with MrBayes, phylogenetic trees visualisation with TreeGraph 2, pairwise sequence identity calculation with SDT, detection and analysis of recombination patterns with RDP4. Show less

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  Genome Engineering Lab, The Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

  May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Junior research fellow

  • Produced a plasmid-based reverse genetics system for influenza virus retrieval with various reporter proteins for influenza resistant chickens project.• Presented results at meetings and contributed to projects and experiments planning.• Co-authored 2 peer-reviewed articles.• Wet lab methods: molecular cloning, electroporation, mammalian cell cultures, microscopy.• Bioinformatics: Python basics, Bash, Pandas library, fasta/fastq/BAM formats, data manipulations, Biopython.

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  Genetico LLC

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Led the development of the "Clinical Interpretation Tool", a software designed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of data interpretation.• Achieved a 2x reduction in data analysis time per sample, ensuring a seamless processing of the raw sequencing data to clinical reports.• Initiated and oversaw the modernization of the IT infrastructure to enhance data processing capabilities.• Mentored and led a specialized team of clinical and junior bioinformaticians, emphasizing highest product quality.• Guaranteed continuous delay-free data analysis from raw data to clinical reports.• Performed bioinformatics analysis of sequencing data and ad-hoc analytics. Show less

  • Head of bioinformatics department

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Clinical bioinformatician

    Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
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  Genome research laboratory, Institute for Personalized Medicine, Endocrinology Research Center

  Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

  Head of lab

  • Ensured precise fulfillment of molecular genetic testing for 1,500+ patients from sample collection to final reports.• Pioneered and led the software development initiative, "Molecular-Genetics Laboratory IS", to streamline laboratory processes.• Oversaw a rapid expansion, boosting laboratory throughput by 460% (samples per month), achieved 2x reduction in sample turnaround time.• Set up a COVID-19 testing service, secured BSL-2 clearance from the state.• Directed a cross-functional team of 22, recruited and onboarded 15 new talents. Show less

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  BioSpark LLC

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Achieved a 150% increase in profits through strategic partnerships and new contracts with industrial and scientific entities.• Spearheaded the launch of two innovative products in the biotech realm: plant pathogen detection and biocorrosion-causing bacteria detection.• Implemented effective SOPs and quality assurance measures in the laboratory, achieving a 25% reduction in flaw rate.• Championed operational excellence, resulting in a 15% reduction in recurrent expenses.• Managed financials, secured investments, and maintained stability while effectively mitigating risks. Show less

  • CEO

    Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  • COO

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Предприниматель

  Jun 2023 - now

  Independent Consultant
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  AUMI.ai

  Oct 2023 - now

  Product Manager