Aparajita Biswas
Research Associate
Hyderabad,IN
Summary
MSc Genetics graduate with 8 months of hands-on experience in genetic toxicology and cell culture laboratories. Skilled in mutagenicity assay - AMES test and advanced cell culture techniques. Actively seeking an opportunity with a forward-looking biotech company to apply laboratory expertise and computational skills in innovative research and development projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Associate Trainee
Vivo Biotech
Hyderabad, Telangana
03.2025 - Current
- Gained comprehensive exposure across all subfunctions in a GLP-certified cell culture facility, including formulation, analytics, documentation, and equipment handling.
- Formulation: Contributed to the development of high-yield, serum-free media formulations for the growth and optimization of various cell lines.
- Cell Culture Practices: Maintained mammalian cell lines contamination-free under strict aseptic conditions; skilled in revival, subculturing, and long-term maintenance of CHO-K1, L929 and L5178Y.
- Equipment Handling: Operated and maintained CO₂ incubators and LN₂ containers for the storage and retrieval of cryopreserved cell lines.
- Documentation: Involved in routine area monitoring, equipment/inventory management, and preparation of GMP-compliant reports and records.
- Ames test
- In vitro Micronucleus Assay
- In vitro Chromosomal aberration test
- In Vitro Cell culture techniques
- Biomolecules Isolation (DNA, RNA, Protein)
- Documentation
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Microscope Handling
Education
MSc - Genetics
MNR PG College
12.2021 - 10.2023
BSc - Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry
Gauthami Degree College
06.2018 - 11.2021
Intermediate - BiPC
Sri Chaitanya Junior Kalasala
06.2016 - 03.2018
SSC -
Gowtham Model School
06.2015 - 03.2016
Skills
In vitro cell culture techniques
Biomolecules Isolation (DNA, RNA, Protein)
Documentation
Gel Electrophoresis
Microscope Handling
Ames Test
Certification
Next Generation Sequencing, Biogrademy
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Bengali
Native
Telugu
Upper intermediate
Interests
Bioinformatics
Computer-aided drug design (CADD)
Continued learning
Keeping up with industry trends
Art and creativity
Scientific reading
Timeline
Research Associate Trainee
Vivo Biotech
03.2025 - Current
MSc - Genetics
MNR PG College
12.2021 - 10.2023
BSc - Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry
Gauthami Degree College
06.2018 - 11.2021
Intermediate - BiPC
Sri Chaitanya Junior Kalasala
06.2016 - 03.2018
SSC -
Gowtham Model School
06.2015 - 03.2016
ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECT
Thesis: Molecular Docking Studies of Quercetin with Gallbladder Cancer Genes
Conducted in-silico molecular docking to evaluate quercetin as a potential therapeutic agent against gallbladder cancer. Analysed interactions between gallbladder cancer-related proteins and quercetin, demonstrating its efficiency and therapeutic potential for drug development.