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KAVITHA P A

Therayil House, Puthuvayil Parambu, Cusat PO

Summary

Professional, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with a broad skill range and comprehensive knowledge of laboratory practices. 

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Technician

Cochin University
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.

Skilled Assistant

Kerala Agricultural University
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Isolation , screening, biochemical characterization of agriculturally important microorganisms
  • Prepare samples for microbiological testing.
  • Keep a high level of aseptic technique when working with samples.
  • Maintain reagents and media for daily sample testing.
  • Mass production of biocontrol agents and identification of beneficial micro organism
  • Well equipped in handling PCR,Microscopes , fermenter, spectrophotometer, nitrogen analyzer and sterilizing equipments

Microbiologist Trainee

Amala Institute Of Medical Science
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Perform analytical and microbial tests on products such as blood, urine, csf, faeces, sputum, and pus samples etc.
  • Tests include: VDRL, immunoassays, gram stains, plate streaking, antibiotic sensitivity.
  • Prepare samples for analysis of pathogens and other microorganisms.
  • Media Preparation for bacterial cultures.
  • Pure culture methods.
  • ELISA technique.
  • Data entry of results on official client records.
  • Customer Service.

Microbiologist - Internship

Amala Cancer Research Centre
05.2015 - 06.2015
  • Anticancerous activity of Fennugreek.

Education

Master of Science - Microbiology

Sree Narayana Guru College
Coimbatore
04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Botany

Little Flower College
Guruvayoor
04.2014

Higher Secondary - Science

Sree Krishna Higher Secondary School
Guruvayoor
03.2011

High School -

Little Flower Convent Girls Higher Secondary
Guruvayoor
03.2009

Projects

Extra Curricular

Skills

  • Working knowledge of laboratory equipment
  • Microbiological techniques
  • Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Able to thrive in solo and group projects
  • Quick learner

Timeline

Lab Technician

Cochin University
03.2023 - 06.2023

Skilled Assistant

Kerala Agricultural University
12.2016 - 03.2017

Microbiologist Trainee

Amala Institute Of Medical Science
06.2016 - 11.2016

Microbiologist - Internship

Amala Cancer Research Centre
05.2015 - 06.2015

Master of Science - Microbiology

Sree Narayana Guru College

Bachelor of Science - Botany

Little Flower College

Higher Secondary - Science

Sree Krishna Higher Secondary School

High School -

Little Flower Convent Girls Higher Secondary

Projects

Extra Curricular
KAVITHA P A