Sandeep (Ph.d.) K.
Contractor
Experience
Oct 2025 - Present
2 monthsPhiladelphia, United States
Contractor
Mercor Intelligence
- Developed training data for large language models by generating biology-focused questions that models could not resolve.
- Contributed to improving model reasoning and understanding in molecular and cellular biology.
Aug 2018 - May 2025
6 years 10 monthsGraduate Doctoral Researcher
Kent State University
- Designed and executed in vitro and in vivo studies evaluating novel small molecule degrader (PROTAC) targeting cancer-associated proteins.
- Assessed apoptosis, immune signaling and tumor survival pathways in cancer cell lines.
- Cloned genes into bacterial expression systems and purified recombinant proteins using cation exchange chromatography.
- Conducted immune cell profiling (T cells, NK cells, dendritic cells) using multicolor flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry.
- Developed and optimized cell-based assays (flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, Western blot) to measure immune responses and therapeutic efficacy in cancer models.
Summary
PhD-trained cell and molecular biologist with expertise in targeted protein degradation, assay development, drug mechanism studies, and immune regulation. Skilled in developing and troubleshooting biological assays, mammalian cell culture, in vivo mouse models, and RNA/DNA-based molecular techniques. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, scientific strategy, and clear communication in fast-paced research environments.
Languages
Hindi
NativePunjabi
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Aug 2018 - May 2025
Kent State University
Ph.D. · Cell and Molecular Biology · Kent, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University
Master of Technology · Biotechnology · Fatehgarh Sahib, India · 8.2/10
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