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Sara B.

MSc | Molecular Biology | Bioinformatics | Translations

Biologist, Biotechnologist, and MSc in Biological Sciences, with over 8 years of hands-on laboratory experience across clinical analysis, industry, and academic research in both Brazil and the United States. Experienced in molecular biology, biotechnology, and bioinformatics projects, with a strong focus on omics data analysis, genome and transcriptome assembly, gene expression, and processing of large-scale biological datasets. Proven expertise in laboratory techniques such as PCR/RT-PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, electrophoresis, reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, quality control, and result validation, always ensuring compliance with biosafety regulations and good laboratory practices. Practical background in bioinformatics, including execution of pipelines in Linux environments, use of High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters via SSH, and process automation in Shell scripting. Skilled in Python and R for data analysis and visualization. In addition, I have professional experience with translation, interpretation, and proofreading of scientific and technical content, working Portuguese ↔ English and English ↔ Portuguese . This includes translating scientific papers, technical reports, and academic documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cross-cultural adaptation.

🇧🇷Rio de Janeiro, Brazil$12/hr100% JSS5.00 (1)Since Aug 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$162

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#120,783 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#1,443 / 4,647
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $975

Total earnings
$990

Billed in all: $1.1k

World#396,013 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#4,550 / 4,647
Per project
$330

$487 in the last 6 months

World#222,510 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#2,448 / 4,647
Projects, last 6 months
2

Across 3 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#908 / 4,647
Projects in all
3

Across 5 contracts

80% fixed20% hourly
World#304,140 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#3,039 / 4,647

Earnings, last 30 days

$1.1kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 21% in Biology

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  4. #70Biotechnology274 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #2Top 26%
  5. #129Biology626 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #6Top 21%
  6. #194Scientific Research852 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #5Top 23%
  7. #241Scientific Writing1,037 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #6Top 23%
  8. #286Portuguese987 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #137Top 29%