Nowshin Tabassum

Associate Scientist @ Neomorph, Inc.

About

A Biotech professional with research experience in cellular and molecular biology. Currently supporting mechanism of action studies for small molecule targeted protein degraders. BS in Biological Sciences with undergraduate research and administrative experience.

Country

United States

City

San Diego

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Immunoassays, Multiplex, Product Development, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Research, Scientific Writing, Cell Culture, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Curriculum Design, Special Education, Event Management, Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ELISA, Public Speaking, Teaching, Classroom Management, Community Outreach

Experience

Associate Scientist

Neomorph, Inc.

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Senior Research Associate

Neomorph, Inc.

2023-4 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

San Diego, California, United States

Research Associate II

Neomorph, Inc.

2021-5 - 2023-4 · 2 yrs

San Diego, California, United States

Research Associate

Bristol Myers Squibb

2019-9 - 2021-5 · 1 yr 9 mos

San Diego, CA

Provide support in early drug research and development for small molecule protein degraders Define the mechanism of action of candidate agents using hypothesis-driven approach Generate genetically modified cell lines to determine disease relevance of novel therapeutic targets Experience in lentiviral production and transduction, mammalian cell culture, western blotting, cell proliferation and cell cycle analysis using FACS and cell titer glo assays. Analyze data using prism, LiCor and flowjo

Research Associate I - Immunoassay

BioLegend

2018-2 - 2019-9 · 1 yr 8 mos

San Diego

-Product development from concept to release for LEGENDplex panels (bead-based sandwich immunoassay kits to quantify multiple soluble analytes in biological samples) -Design, optimize, and validate new immunoassay products under ISO13485 standards -New clones/antibody or technology evaluation from both In-House and outside developers -Analyze results and maintain clear and accurate documentations for GMP -Aid in manufacturing and QC of manufactured products as needed -Initiating blood draws and cell culture projects as necessary

Junior Specialist

UCI Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jafari Lab

2016-6 - 2017-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, Irvine

• Evaluating lifespan and healthspan properties of various herbal extracts • Maintaining and conducting assays on cultured cells and Drosophila melanogaster • Cell viability, regular maintenance • Assays on Drosophila melanogaster regarding lifespan, healthspan, locomotion and environmental stress

Administrative Assistant

UCI Department of Genomics and Bioinformatics

2015-6 - 2017-8 · 2 yrs 3 mos

University of California, Irvine

• Assisting financial reimbursements using UCI’s Kuali Financial System • Arranging purchasing orders and interdepartmental communications • Organizing and monitoring departmental events • Data entry, database management

Front Desk Office Assistant

Office of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Graduate Division

2014-3 - 2017-8 · 3 yrs 6 mos

University of California, Irvine

• Graduate School Admissions Coordination • Data Entry for Graduate School applications • Office Assistance in day to day financial transactions • Maintaining and updating student and faculty records

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Inlay Lab

UC Irvine School of Medicine

2015-3 - 2015-5 · 3 mos

• Tracing Hematopoietic Stem Cells to determine the site of blood formation • Antibody staining, FACS analysis • Embryo, tissue dissection and harvesting, cryosectioning • Experience handling and working with rodent models