Arun Kumar S
Chennai
Summary
Trained professional with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively under pressure. Excels in managing both people and processes. Highly organized with excellent communication skills, team leadership capabilities, and expertise in biotechnology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Researcher
Trisakha Foundation -IITM Research Park
Chennai
06.2023 - Current
- Worked innovative waste-to-resource solutions, focusing on bioenergy production.
- Led proposal writing for various projects, securing funding and support.
- Coordinated project monitoring to track progress and ensure timely completion.
- Monitored program and project performance, including internal and external service providers.
- Organized health camps and managed plantation drives to enhance community health and environmental sustainability.
- Engaged stakeholders and facilitated community outreach to raise awareness and support project objectives.
- Designed, planned, created, implemented and monitored all aspects of the project.
- Prepared presentations for customers detailing project scope, progress and results.
- Consulted with clients to better understand their needs, goals requirements and determine best course of action.
- Operated laboratory equipment for project needs and assessed occupant satisfaction.
Microbiology and Molecular Technician
Janaraksha Multispeciality Hospital
Chennai
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Conduct microbiological and molecular assays in accordance with Standard Operation Procedure
- Preparation and analysis of inoculated agar plates, microscopic analysis, cell counting
- Performed real-time RT-PCR amplification of SARS-COV-2, Omicron samples
- Performed DNA and RNA extraction using Manual method and Magnetic bead separation method
- Responsible for maintaining culture lab equipment's, HVAC, and infra-structure in a qualified/ validated state
- Update and maintain controlled documents such as SOPs, standard methods and procedures
- Collect and analyze data, summarize findings in oral or written reports
- Exercise relationship building skills, proactively seeking to drive and develop departments.
Molecular Biology Technician
Premier Health Center
Chennai
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed real-time RT-PCR amplification of SARS-COV-2, Omicron, Mucormycosis and H1N1 samples
- Performed instrument, primers and reagent validations utilized in RT-PCR
- Performed DNA and RNA extraction using Manual method and Magnetic bead separation method
- Optimized and improved several biological assays, using a variety of molecular biology techniques
- Supervised and operated lab equipment and issued the final reports of the patients
- Follow standard SOPs in use of advanced lab equipment
- Interacted with superiors daily to manage individual projects, communicate results, and oversee general maintenance of lab equipment and conditions
- Maintained a steady supply of experimental specimen and provided critical technical support for the operational function of lab equipment
- Documentation and maintaining NABL records.
Education
Master of Science in Biotechnology -
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Chennai, Tamil NaduBachelor of Science in Biotechnology -
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Chennai, Tamil NaduSkills
- Project planning
- Team coordination
- KPI monitoring
- Target setting and management
- Project monitoring
- Documentation expertise
- Stakeholder relationship management
- MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Python language
- Basic knowledge in Photoshop
Laboratory skills
- Molecular techniques
- Microbial techniques
- Plant Tissue Culture
- Animal Cell Culture
- Bioinformatics - BLAST, FASTA, Clustal W, RasMol, EMBOSS, Chimera
Projects
- Mini project done in Marine sample to do DNA Barcoding with the help of Molecular and Bioinformatics tools at National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM)
- Masters project undertaken in Plant Tissue Culture technique to establish standardized protocol for Invitro development of Crotalaria juncea using shoot explants.
- Worked on Lead toxity project -Blood lead level project and Home based assessment projects in western part of tamilnadu.
- Worked on projects like marine litter management, educational programs and plantation drive.
Personal Traits
- An energetic highly motivated with able leadership skills
- A good team player
- Complex problem-solving skills.
- Willing to learn and master new technologies
- Scientific temperament and research oriented
- Punctual.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/26/1997
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Certification
Clinical Research Course- BioGrademy.
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to my knowledge.
Timeline
Researcher
Trisakha Foundation -IITM Research Park
06.2023 - Current
Microbiology and Molecular Technician
Janaraksha Multispeciality Hospital
06.2022 - 03.2023
Molecular Biology Technician
Premier Health Center
04.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science in Biotechnology -
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology -
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Clinical Research Course- BioGrademy.
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