Iasmim Mello

Product Specialist (Molecular Biology) | Leader BRG African Heritage - Brazil at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About

Currently, I work as a Specialist of Products for Molecular Biology and Sample Preparation at Thermo Fisher Scientific. My role involves identifying and developing market opportunities, implementing growth strategies, and providing technical and scientific support to clients and sales teams. With a solid background in Biomedicine, Genetics, and Biochemistry, and a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology, I have extensive experience in Molecular Biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, Sanger sequencing, and NGS. My work is focused on promoting innovative solutions that meet our clients' needs, optimizing laboratory processes, and contributing to scientific advancements in the region. With skills in project and people management, as well as strong communication and technical presentation abilities, I am committed to strengthening the company's presence in the Latin American market and driving the success of our partners. Areas of expertise: Molecular Biology, Sample Preparation, PCR, qPCR, Sequencing, Genotyping, Technical Support, Market Development, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Project Management, Strategy Implementation, Market Growth.

Experience

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific (Full-time · 4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Technical Sales Specialist III - Molecular Biology & Sample Preparation
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Analista de desenvolvimento de mercado sênior
      Sep 2024 - Jul 2025 · 11 mos

    • Market development specialist
      Jul 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • FIOCRUZ - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
    • Postdoctoral Researcher
      Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 · 5 mos

    • Doctoral Student
      Jun 2017 - Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 10 mos

      -Coordination of the study of ZIKA viral variants and their impact on viral pathogenesis; - Domain of molecular biology techniques such as: cloning, extraction, purification and analysis of DNA and RNA (NanoDrop-Thermo Fisher), conventional PCR (Sequencer ABI 3730xL- Thermo Fisher), Real-time PCR (StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR System- Applied Biosystems), sequencing by Sanger (Sanger- Sequencer ABI 3730xL-Thermo Fisher) and Next- Generetation sequencing- NGS (MiSeq-Illumina); -Extensive know-how in cell culture of both mammalian and insect cells, viral isolation and immunofluorescence imaging; - Elaboration of protocols, reports and technical presentations that led to obtaining public and / or private financing for the project;

  • Master Degree at FIOCRUZ - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
    Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    -Coordination of the study of a new vaccination platform for HIV; -Preparation of protocols, reports and technical presentations; -Domain of molecular biology techniques such as: cloning, extraction, purification and analysis of DNA and RNA (NanoDrop-Thermo Fisher), conventional PCR (Sequencer ABI 3730xL- Thermo Fisher), Real-time PCR (StepOnePlus Real-Time PCR System- Applied Biosystems), sequencing by Sanger (Sanger- Sequencer ABI 3730xL-Thermo Fisher) and Next- Generetation sequencing- NGS (MiSeq-Illumina); -Extensive know-how in cell culture of both mammalian and insect cells, viral isolation and immunofluorescence imaging; - The know-how of molecular biology and cell culture techniques already mentioned were fundamental at the time of the ZIKA epidemic in Brazil (2016), where I was able to collaborate with studies about ZIKV, culminating in the accreditation of our research group in the Zika Alliance Network. Through the results obtained in this project, we achieved financial support from public and / or private development agencies. In addition to the publication of articles in specialized literature; - Financial management of the study and purchase of necessary reagents; -