Dr. Marco Zalivani

https://doktorz.jimdosite.com/

Application Support & Setup Consulting
I offer expert consulting and support in the setup and optimization of robotic pipetting systems.
My services include:
Writing pipetting scripts and processes for various robotic systems, including:
Tecan Freedom EVO
Software: EVOware Standard
Software: EVOware Plus (Scheduler)

Tecan Fluent
Software: Fluent Control
Software: Fluent Control (Scheduler)

Tecan Genesis
Software: Gemini
Software: FACTS (Scheduler)

TECAN, Männedorf (CH) & Crailsheim (D)
01.1999 – 10.2024
• Project Manager at TIG (Tecan Integration Group)
08.2012 – 10.2024:
System Design & Planning & Managing customized robotic Workstations according SOP
• Sales Support and Application Support for D-A-CH
08.2009 – 07.2012:
Supporting sales and applications in Switzerland at Tecan Sales & Service, Männedorf
• Application Specialist
04.2007 – 07.2009:
Specialized in Tecan robotic workstations at Tecan Sales & Service, Männedorf
• Project Leader, Customized Solutions
08.2004 – 03.2007:
Led international application projects in Männedorf


Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (D)
07.1997:
• PhD in Biochemistry: PhD examination at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Chemistry.
Max-Planck-Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried (D)
12.1996:
• Seminar about Biological Security for Project Leader and Responsible Staff
Max-Planck-Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried (D)
11.1992 – 12.1996:
• PhD Student: Research on Research on laminin α1 mRNA and its potential cis-acting elements.
Institute of Experimental Hematology in Munich (D)
10.1990 – 10.1992:
• Scientific Research Assistant: Study of “Structure and function of growth factor genes during different steps of transformation of mouse mast cells“.
University of Bielefeld (D)
05.1990:
• Diploma in Biology
Max-Planck-Institute of Cell Biology, Ladenburg (D)
08.1988 – 03.1990:
• Diploma Work: Cloning and expression of a synthetic gene coding for the aminoterminal part human lamins A/C in Escherichia coli


Skills:
• System Setup and Scripting: Proficient in setting up systems, teaching vectors, and scripting.
• Repair / Exchange Parts of Pipeting Instruments: Trained and able to exchange Boards, Dilutors and Syringes.
• Software Proficiency: Fluent in Tecan Software including
o Fluent Control
o Fluent Control Scheduler
o Fluent Control Setup
o EVOware Standard
o EVOware Plus (Scheduler)
o Setup & Service Software
o Magellan (Raw Data and Data Reduction Reader Software)
o Customized software Framework for Device Drivers (3rd Partys)
• Liquid Handling Optimization: Expertise in adjusting and optimizing liquid handling using software parameters, gravimetric, and colorimetric procedures.

Consulting for Setup of optimal Worktable Layouts

Writing Pipeting Scripts for biological
Extraction Procedures for
Nucleic Acids and/or Proteins

Writing Pipeting Scripts for biological & chemical Assays

Run with Water for System Check

Run with real Samples and Reagents

Optimization / Adaptation of Liquid Classes
using
Parameter Settings
gravimetric Approach
colorimetric Measurements


Further Information :
Marco Zalivani, Dr. rer. nat.
CH-8708 Männedorf
Switzerland

Phone : 0041-79-819-9407 (also available via WhatsApp)
Email : drz@bluewin.ch