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Description

Consultant in biochemistry and biotechnology, I offer my scientific and technical expertise to support companies and laboratories in their research and development projects. A specialist in protein biochemistry, I have solid experience in the expression and purification of recombinant proteins, as well as in molecular biology and structural biology.

As head of a purification platform within a leading academic institute, I also have a lab manager role, combining technical mastery with operational management. As part of my doctoral project, I am conducting cutting-edge research on the activation mechanism of the γ-TuRC protein complex, using approaches from cell biology, biochemistry, and microscopy (cryo-EM and TIRF microscopy).

My experience covers experimental design, complex data analysis, scientific publication writing, and presentation of results at international conferences. Accustomed to working in international collaboration, I support my partners on issues ranging from the optimization of experimental protocols to the structural interpretation of proteins and biological complexes.

✅ Key areas of expertise:

– Protein biochemistry & molecular biology

– Expression & purification of recombinant proteins

– Management of scientific platforms and projects

– Consulting, writing, and scientific communication

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Conversational
Dutch
Basic

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

CNRS
Assistant Engineer in Protein Biochemistry
RESEARCH
February 2016 - January 2021 (4 years and 11 months)
Montpellier, France
Member of the "Structure and functions of biomolecules by NMR" team led by Christian Roumestand and Nathalie Declerck at the Center for Structural Biochemistry in Montpellier (CNRS).

Responsible for the expression, purification, and biophysical characterization of proteins for the team.

Molecular biology: cloning, sequencing analysis.
Microbiology: protein expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, isotopic labeling for NMR and crystallography.
Cell biology: baculovirus production using Sf9 cells, transfection, work in an L2 level laboratory.
Crystallography: screening of sparse matrices, refinement, and seeding using the Mosquito liquid handling robot. Use of the Formulatrix Rock Imager robot.
Biophysical characterization: SEC-MALS, CD, TSA, and ITC.

Supervision of interns (bachelor's and master's).
Laboratory management: orders and inventory management.
Protein Biochemistry Molecular Biology Structural Biology Lab Management Teamwork
EMBL
Crystallography Platform Engineer
BIOTECH
February 2021 - February 2022 (1 year)
Grenoble, France
Member of the "High-Throughput X-ray Crystallography" laboratory

- Operator on the high-throughput crystallization platform
- Management of fragment screening campaign projects
- Research project management
- CrystalDirect technology enabling fully automated crystal mounting and processing
- Optimization of crystallization conditions
- Data collection and analysis

Platform management: orders, inventory management

Platform Management Innovation Strategy Structural Biology Scientific Project Management Teamwork
CNRS
Biochemist Engineer
RESEARCH
May 2023 - Today (3 years and 1 month)
Paris, France
Biochemistry engineer at CNRS, I am developing my own research project on exploring the activation mechanism of the γ-TuRC complex (γ-tubulin ring complex) in Drosophila melanogaster, while providing technical and scientific support to my team's projects.

I also oversee the operational management of the laboratory as a lab manager (orders, stocks, organization).
Specializing in protein biochemistry, I have in-depth expertise in the expression and purification of recombinant proteins, as well as in molecular and structural biology.
As head of the protein purification platform at the Institut Jacques Monod, I provide my expertise to other teams within the institute to help them carry out their projects.
My skills range from conducting fundamental research projects to optimizing experimental processes, and I regularly contribute to scientific dissemination through presentations and posters at international conferences.
Teamwork Project Management Cell Biology Genetic Engineering User Training