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
Coimbatore04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Little Flower College
Guruvayoor04.2014
Higher Secondary - Science
Sree Krishna Higher Secondary School
Guruvayoor03.2011
High School -
Little Flower Convent Girls Higher Secondary
Guruvayoor03.2009
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