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Certification
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AMSHALNI RATNAKUMAR

AMSHALNI RATNAKUMAR

Kandy

Summary

Dedicated and self-motivated Molecular Biologist with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in protein overexpression, purification, and molecular cloning. Skilled in bioinformatics tools and a wide range of molecular biology techniques. Seeking a PhD position to further research in molecular biology with a focus on protein biochemistry and structural biology.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Content Moderator (Advisor II)

Concentrix India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
12.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated and moderated social media content in Sinhala language.

Research Assistant

Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Osmania University
Hyderabad
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Developed protocols for heterologous protein overexpression and purification.
  • Conducted molecular cloning, bacterial transformation, DNA isolation, and analysis.

MSc Thesis Intern

Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Osmania University
Hyderabad
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Carried out overexpression and purification of a putative Nod Factor Receptor-like kinase from chickpea (Cicer arietinum).
  • Utilized chromatographic and spectrophotometric techniques for protein analysis.

Quality Control Officer

Celogen Lanka (PVT) Ltd
Kandy
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Analyzed physiochemical properties of pharmaceutical products.
  • Operated, calibrated, and troubleshot instruments including HPLC, ICP-OES, UV/VIS spectrophotometer.
  • Led a team for stability testing of pharmaceutical products.

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology

University College of Science, Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

PSG College of Arts And Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
05.2019

Skills

  • Molecular cloning techniques
  • PCR and gel electrophoresis
  • DNA and RNA isolation
  • Blotting methods
  • Bacterial transformation
  • Recombinant protein expression
  • Affinity and chromatography techniques
  • SDS-PAGE analysis
  • Spectrophotometry and HPLC
  • ICP-OES instrumentation
  • Dissolution testing apparatus
  • NCBI tools and BLAST
  • Basic sequence analysis skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Scientific writing tools

Affiliations

Sugar Cane Breeding Institute, ICAR, Veerakeralam, Coimbatore

Nov 2017

-Performed micropropagation on sugar cane plants

Horticultural Crop Research and Development Institute, Gannoruwa, Sri Lanka

June 2017

- Performed tissue culture of different horticultural plants

- Gained Practical experience in Micro propagation, Callus culture

Certification

  • Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced level courses in Bioinformatics
  • Certificate course in Professional Medical Coding
  • Online course on 'Demystifying the Brain'

Activities

  • Participant, 2nd International Conference on Integrative Biology and Applied Genetics, Osmania University
  • Participant, National Workshop on Rapid Detection of Food Pathogen, Bannariamman Institute of Technology
  • Participant, National Workshop on Mushroom Cultivation, Kongunadu College of Arts and Science

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/11/96
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan

Extracurricular Activities

Secretary, Eco Club, PSG College of Arts and Science, 2017 – 2018

Active member, Eco Club, 2018–2019

Treasurer, Hindu Society, Girls' High School, Kandy, 2014 - 2015

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Sinhala
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

  • Dr. Someswar R. Sagurthi, Assistant Professor, Osmania University, +91 7729822608, drsomeswar@osmania.ac.in
  • H.T. Bhoir, Head Quality, Celogen Lanka (PVT) Ltd, +91 7038116344, hareshwar.b@celogen.lk
  • Charitha Abayawardana, Head QC, Celogen Lanka (PVT) Ltd, +94 714399285, charitha.a@celogen.lk

Timeline

Content Moderator (Advisor II)

Concentrix India Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Osmania University
11.2022 - 03.2023

MSc Thesis Intern

Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Osmania University
01.2022 - 10.2022

Quality Control Officer

Celogen Lanka (PVT) Ltd
08.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Biotechnology

University College of Science, Osmania University

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

PSG College of Arts And Science

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