1. Gabrielle Shira, van Beest
Objective
To purpose a challenging career wherein I can leverage my
analytical skills, apply and develop my Biological knowledge,
interpersonal ability to succeed in competitive environment and
where hard work will be appreciated with scope for personal
development through learning & experience.
Professional experience
January-April 2015. Extension internship at Syngenta.
PPT Quality & Analytical Development, Germination and Vigor
Development department. Enkhuizen (Netherlands).
- Brassica standard usable plant test development.
July2014-January2015. Internship at Syngenta: PPT Quality &
Analytical Development, Germination and Vigor Development
department, Enkhuizen (Netherlands).
- Seed disinfection protocols development.
- Germination and vigor tests of different crops.
2010-2014. Collaboration in marine zoology unit of Cavanilles
institute of Biodiversity an Evolutionary Biology (ICBiBE)) at the
University of Valencia (Spain).
- Study of survival and behavior of parasites post-
staining.
- Study of infection pattern of parasite on fish.
- Microscopy (Confocal microscopy)
- Study of effect of parasite in fish behavior.
- Collaboration in various tasks related to the study of
larval development.
October-December 2013. Collaboration in investigation project in
molecular breeding. Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology plant
institute (IBMCP), Valencia (Spain).
Study of molecular markers for breeding melon.
- DNA extraction of melon samples
- qPCRs
- Statistical software JMP
February-October 2013. Collaboration in investigation project of
Molecular Virology of plants in IBMCP.
Study of the effect of a protein of Arabidopsis thaliana belonging to
the family of 2- dependent oxygenase oxoglutarate iron (II)
infection of alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV).
+31 634 959 324
ielashira@gmail.com
Skype: G_vanBeest
Kuipersdijk 44,
Enkhuizen
Netherlands
Driving license
I’m looking for a position
where I can improve and
become the best as I can.
- My strengths are:
- - Innovative
- - Responsible
- - Restorer
- - Empathy
- - Adaptability
- - Hardworking person
- - Enthusiastic
Hobbies/interest
Organizing activities,
reading, surfing internet,
dancing, hiking & playing
squash or any other sport.

2. - RNA extraction
- PCRs
- Gateway clonation
- Double yeast hybrid
- Westernblot & Southernblot
- SDS-PAGE
- Microscopy & Confocal microscopy
February-August 2012. Internship of 500 hours. Food chemistry and
food technology institute (IATA_CSIC), Spain.
- Participation in study of the physical and sensorial
properties of food.
- Addressing perceived sensory changes in the
formulations of low-fat cookies by using descriptive
and affective techniques.
Academic training
2012-2013. Master in molecular and cellular Biotechnology in
plants (IBMCP) at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) (Spain).
February-October 2013. Final project: Study of the effect of a protein of
Arabidopsis thaliana belonging to the family of 2- dependent oxygenase
oxoglutarate iron (II) infection of alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV).
2007-2012 Bachelor in Biology. The University of Valencia (Spain).
2005-2007 High school graduate in I.E.S Ondara (Alicante, Spain).
Others
2010-2012. Customer service
2011-2014. Instructor of children (Math’s teacher (16-18 years old)) +
(Animation Company (3-6 years old).
Skills & competences
Technical skills
- Molecular techniques introduced in each experience wherein I learned.
Software knowledge
- MS Office programs
- HOBO software
- Statistical software: JMP, SPSS & R statistics.
Languages skills
- DUTCH: Basic-Intermediate
- ENGLISH: Intermediate
- SPANISH: Native
- CATALAN: Native
Others
- Scuba diving baptism

3. References
1. Dr. Ramirez, Gustavo. Director of my internship in Syngenta for 9 months.
Syngenta, Westeinde 62, 1601 BK, Enkhuizen
TEL: +31 623 833718
e-mail: Gustavo.Ramirez@SYNGENTA.COM
2. Dr. Hagedorn , Kanok-orn. Supervisor of my intenship in Syngenta for 9
months. Syngenta, Westeinde 62, 1601 BK, Enkhuizen (Netherlands)
TEL: +31 228 36 6594
e-mail: Kanok-orn.Hagedorn@SYNGENTA.COM
3. Prof. Pallás Benet, Vicente. Director of the final project of the Master.
Molecular and cellular Biotechnology plants institute (IBMCP).
Polytechnic University of Valencia. Av. de los Naranjos s/n. 46022, Valencia
(Spain)
TEL : +34 96 387 78 56
e-mail: vpallas@ibmcp.upv.es