About
Summary
A self-motivated and enthusiastic MSc Biomedical Science graduate who is willing to expand his skills and knowledge to a further level. Have good manual dexterity skills during various work experience roles and through degree studies. Have experience of working in cGMP, ISO, GLP and GCP environments. Efficient at multi-tasking, a strong sense of responsibility, able to work under pressure and moreover an excellent independent and team worker.
Positions
Research Associate Oct 2016 -
• Performing influenza virus micro-neutralization (MN) assay for the Viral Efficacy study by testing ferret serum samples at different time points which has been treated with different vaccine formulation (Monovalent, trivalent and quadrivalent)
• Using different types of virus strains: A/Bolivia/559/2013; A/New Caledonia/20/1999; A/ Switzerland/9715293/2013; B/Phuket/3073/2013; B/Brisbane/06/2008
• Testing different control antibodies (FY1, sheep anti-Phuket and sheep anti-Brisbane) for MN assays
• Reading cytopathic effect of the virus and reporting the geometric mean of the duplicate microneutralization titers to the supervisor, in a timely manner
• Carrying out TCID50 of influenza viruses on MDCK cell line
• Extracting viral RNA and setting up qPCR for the detection of M gene in influenza virus
• Collection, disposal of hazardous substance and housekeeping in an appropriate manner
Senior Manufacturing Technician Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
• Operating 3900 DNA synthesiser for manufacturing oligonucleotides and primers
• Carrying out start up for Wave HPLC and performing various types of Elution Test
• Engaging in DNA synthesiser troubleshooting
• Calibration of reverse phase preparative HPLC, ACN dispenser machine and DNA synthesiser
• Documenting records in a timely manner in accordance to cGMP standards
• Maintaining laboratory housekeeping standards and consumable supplies
Upstream Process Operator Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
• Competent with MST egg washer and Rahme- hart waste loader machine
• Examined MST egg washer temperature storage units regularly and responded to deviations
• Completed and verified Manufacturer Production Record in accurate and timely manner
• Interacted with manufacturing scientist, engineers and quality control analyst personnel’s
• Assisted the inoculation, EM, DeBox and MSAT manual harvest department
• Adhered to cGMP standards whilst entering clean room, operating machines and cleaning procedure
Medical Laboratory Assistant Mar 2011 - Sep 2014
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospital
Blood Sciences
•Performed internal quality control on Beckman Coulter DxH800, ACL TOP 500 analyser, Alifax ESR analyser and HemoCue Haemoglobin Photometer.
• Conducted Patient Demographic Audit and Glandular Fever Screening Test.
• Introduced samples onto laboratory diagnostic machines such as: ACL TOP 500 analyser and Sediplus S200, Alifax ESR analyser and centrifuges such as: Centrifuge 702, EBA12, Beckman Spinchron centrifuge and SARMIX M 200.
• Categorised haematology and clinical biochemistry samples for analyses and also dealt with urgent samples and sorting of samples for other departments.
• Entered patient details on Telepath, scanned request forms, filled reports, reported patient results via telephone to healthcare professionals.
Haematology
• Performed equipment validation such as ACT- Diff comparison on haematology diagnostic analysers: DxH 800- Beckman Coulter and Coulter LH 500.
• Carried out shutdown and start-up, running latron primer and controls on LH500 has improved interpretation and analysis of results and awareness of discrepancies in equipment validation.
• Liaised with courier services when sending out haematology samples to different trusts and signing forms when receiving samples and completing inner hospital haematology specimen transit form.
Microbiology
• Enhanced manual dexterity skills by inoculating/streaking urine specimens into various agar plates.
• Improved hand-eye coordination by pipetting urine samples into test tubes and processing the test tubes on the diagnostic machine “IRIS”.
• Demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail by doing receipt/sorting out urine samples and processing of genital swabs, fluids and tissue broths.
Administration Clerk Jun 2009 - Nov 2013
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospital
• Developed inter-personal skills by interacting with staff, colleagues, pupils, patients and doctors.
• Scheduled appointments and ambulances, attended phone calls, filled and retrieved case notes for the out-patient clinics and managed the quality of patient records with high confidentiality.
Education
Aston University 2014 - 2015
Field of study: Biomedical Science
Degree: Masters
- MSc Biomedical Science (Upper 2:1)
- Modules included Immunology, Human Disease, Clinical & Molecular Endocrinology,Toxicology, Human Physiology, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering.
-Performed sandwich ELISA, competitive ELISA, Reverse Phase HPLC, cell passaging, Nitrite assay, SDS-PAGE, spectrophotometry, chromatography, fluorometer, MTT, DCFDA, DTNB and BCA assay.
-Dissertation project undertaken: Effect of 27-hydroxycholesterol on SHSY-5Y human neuronal cells and its relation to Alzheimer’s disease.
Liverpool John Moores University 2009 - 2013
Field of study: Biomedical Science
Degree: BSc(hons)
-BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Upper 2:1 )
-Modules included Medical and Molecular Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Histology & Toxicology, Blood, Nerves & Hormones, Haematology, Cell Biology and Genetics.
-Developed excellent practical and analytical skills by working in a laboratory with Class 2 microbial species, tissue culture proteins and DNA.
-Improved my written communication skills by successfully completing assignments, including a 9,000 word dissertation on “Comparing the Effectiveness of Mouthwashes in the Growth Inhibition of Four Microbial Species”.
-Carried out Kirby-Bauer testing, agar well diffusion, Miles & Misra, coagulase and oxidase test.
Skills
Some of the skills, I have are: team work, verbal and written communication skills, organisational skills, IT skills, manual dexterity skills, sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure and empathy.
Professional interests
I perform western and eastern dancing, singing, playing football and badminton.
Languages
Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi
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