Hi, I’m Tanzina Akter. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology from the University of Chittagong and have hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, research assistance, and teaching biology and chemistry to high school students. I’m passionate about making science approachable and actionable through clear communication, community outreach, and collaborative projects. I’m also actively involved in volunteer organizing, research communities, and event coordination, and I enjoy balancing lab work with storytelling and visual design to convey scientific ideas to diverse audiences.

Tanzina Akter

Hi, I’m Tanzina Akter. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology from the University of Chittagong and have hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, research assistance, and teaching biology and chemistry to high school students. I’m passionate about making science approachable and actionable through clear communication, community outreach, and collaborative projects. I’m also actively involved in volunteer organizing, research communities, and event coordination, and I enjoy balancing lab work with storytelling and visual design to convey scientific ideas to diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m Tanzina Akter. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology from the University of Chittagong and have hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, research assistance, and teaching biology and chemistry to high school students. I’m passionate about making science approachable and actionable through clear communication, community outreach, and collaborative projects.
I’m also actively involved in volunteer organizing, research communities, and event coordination, and I enjoy balancing lab work with storytelling and visual design to convey scientific ideas to diverse audiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Research Member at A bex Bio Research Centre
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Active member contributing to biotechnology research initiatives.
R&D Secretary at Chittagong University Research and Higher Studies
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
R&D secretary coordinating research and higher studies activities.
Restaurant Assistant at Roma Crafted Pasta and Dessert
June 15, 2024 - November 25, 2025
Sales assistant; takes orders and serves customers.
CURHS Summer Research Internship 2 at CURHS
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Summer research internship in Biological Science.
Teaching Assistant at CURHS Teachers Wings
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Taught biology and chemistry to 11th and 12th-grade students.
Research Assistant at Disease Biology and Molecular Epidemiology Research Lab
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Handled samples, prepared and assisted in processing (NGS, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, ELISA, etc); data management and laboratory equipment management.
Front Desk Receptionist at CURHS
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Welcomed guests, performed data entry, received calls and provided information at conferences and national events.
Assistant Director of Publications and Research Associate at Community of Biotechnology
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Assisted in publications and research coordination.
Research Internship at Bangladesh Reference Institute of Chemical Measurement
December 30, 2022 - December 30, 2022
Research internship in biological sciences.
Volunteer Teacher at Rajar Aloy
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Taught kids from remote areas as part of a voluntary project.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at University of Chittagong
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at Chittagong Govt. Girls College
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Qualifications

8th Advanced hands-on training in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Clinical Biochemistry and Microbiology
January 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services