Lena Bengtsson
In Vitro Assay Development Specialist
- Role
- Scientist at Renasant Bio
- Location
- Daly City, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lena Bengtsson
Experienced research scientist with a strong background in neuroscience, genome editing, and cell-based assay development, specializing in iPSC-derived neuron models, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, and multi-electrode array (MEA) screening. Proven ability to design and validate medium-throughput pharmacological and genetic assays, and to analyze transcriptomic and phenotypic data using qPCR, flow cytometry, and imaging. Skilled in molecular biology techniques including cloning and plasmid construction, with collaborative experience in cross-functional biotech teams. Demonstrated success in translating complex biological questions into scalable, data-driven experimental workflows.
Experience
Scientist
Jul 2025 — Present · Berkeley, CA, US
Education
Lund University
Film
2000 — 2001
Peralta Community College
English and Graphic Design
CCSF
Associate of Science (AS), Biotechnology
2013 — 2015
University of California, Santa Cruz
BA, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
1997 — 2002
City College of San Francisco
Foreign Language - German
2008 — 2010
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Start-Ups
- Aseptic Technique
- Dna Extraction
- Trade Shows
- Media Preparation
- Rt-Qpcr
- Fluorescence Microscopy
- Elisa
- Budgets
- Pcr
- Analysis
- Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
- Multiplex Pcr
- Project Planning
- Vendor Management
- Osha 30-Hour
- Research
- Event Management
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Restriction Digestion
- Micropipette
- Program Management
- Troubleshooting
- Event Planning
- Soldering
- Human Resources
- Protein Purification
- Gdp
- Project Management
- Network Administration
- Plasmid Isolation
- Tissue Culture
- Management
- Recombinant Dna
- Sds-Page
- Hemocytometer
- Glp
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.