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Mickey Makhija

Work & Experience

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Associate Scientist / MLE @ Amgen

Jan 2025 — Jan 2026

Transitioned to a hybrid Computational Biology / MLE role, exploring EGNNs, Transformers, and their applications in target triage. Also performed single-cell and single-nucleus RNA-seq analyses for project deep dives.

Comp. BiologyMachine LearningEGNNTransformersscRNA-seq
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Associate Scientist @ Amgen

Jun 2023 — Jan 2025

Optimised high-throughput molecular assays for cardiometabolic disease. Automated iPSC workflows and built gene-expression data pipelines.

AutomationMolecular BiologyiPSCGene Expression
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Research Associate II, Gene Therapy @ BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Jan 2023 — Jun 2023

Scaled AAV production to 50 L bioreactors and built real-time dashboards to speed decision-making.

Gene TherapyBioreactorsAAVData Integration
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Research Associate @ Optimized Foods

Sep 2022 — Jan 2023

Created cell-cultured caviar, improving flavour, texture and yield through process optimisation.

Cell CultureProcess OptimizationFood Tech
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Research & Innovation Core Intern @ Cepheid (Danaher)

Jun 2022 — Sep 2022

Optimised sample-prep and PCR protocols for a multiplex diagnostic assay targeting emerging diseases.

DiagnosticsPCRSample Prep
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Lab Associate & Teaching Assistant @ UC Davis

Aug 2021 — Jun 2022

Taught sequencing analysis and improved student lab-report accuracy by 20%.

EducationLab TechniquesProtein Purification