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Harshitha K M

Harshitha K M

Research Associate
Mysore

Summary

Passionate genetics postgraduate driven to excel in Life Sciences, actively seeking an engaging role to apply expertise in scientific research and development. Dedicated to contributing significantly to projects, leveraging knowledge and skills for real-world impact. Committed to professional growth and eager to gain hands-on experience in alignment with the outlined job description.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Project Assistant

Central Sericultural Research And Training Institute
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with senior scientists on intricate silk moth research projects, ensuring timely completion within allocated budgets.
  • Streamlined research operations by managing administrative tasks, fostering efficient functioning within the institute.
  • Ensured strict adherence to project timelines and maintained rigorous quality standards for precise research outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive research on silk moth genetics, including DNA isolation, PCR, and gel electrophoresis techniques.
  • Actively contributed to experiments, supporting data collection and providing insights into marker-assisted selection methods.
  • Proficiently handled sample collection and storage while maintaining meticulous records and overseeing laboratory equipment maintenance.
  • Presented research findings in lab meetings and contributed to research publications, facilitating collaborative knowledge exchange among peers.

Project: “Development of bivoltine hybrids suitable for different regions of India

  • Evaluated and developed hybrids in favorable seasons
  • Cocoon selection, Marker analysis, breeding process through conventional and marker selection
  • Developing stabilization and maintenance of bivoltine hybrids

Education

Master of Science - Genetics And Genomics

University Mysore
Mysore
08.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. (Chemistry, Botany And Zoology)

University of Mysore
Mysore
08.2016 - 05.2019

Skills

Genomic DNA/RNA Isolation

Bacterial Cell Structure

PCR,RT PCR and qPCR

Quantification of nucleic acids

Gel Electronics

Plasmid Isolation

Restriction enzyme digestion

Primer Designing

Experience with Model Organisms: Proficient in handling diverse model organisms including mice, Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies), silkworms, and silk moths

Understanding various genetic disorders , inheritance patterns and their clinical manifestationns

Proficient in utilizing UCSC Genome Browser, Ensembl, and NCBI databases for genomic data retrieval and analysis

Hands-on experience with BWA and Bowtie for accurate sequence alignment

Proficiency in using SAM tools for efficient manipulation of sequence data

Skilled in GATK for variant discovery and analysis

Able to effectively utilize BEDTools for working with genomic intervals and annotations

Certification

Bio Informatics For Drug Discovery

Timeline

Project Assistant

Central Sericultural Research And Training Institute
08.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Genetics And Genomics

University Mysore
08.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. (Chemistry, Botany And Zoology)

University of Mysore
08.2016 - 05.2019
Harshitha K MResearch Associate