Muhammed Basith Hafeez I
Bengaluru
Summary
I am a dedicated researcher with a robust background in molecular biology and bioinformatics, passionate about contributing to the advancement of scientific research and committed to maintaining high standards of laboratory practices and research integrity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Research Fellow
Central Research Laboratory, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
Bengaluru
06.2023 - Current
- Project-Based Research: Engaged in a research center focusing on vaccine immunogenicity and genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
- Primary Research: Concentrates on Streptococcus pneumoniae, a WHO priority pathogen.
- Specialization: Molecular biology and bioinformatics, including nucleic acid extraction, DNA library preparation, conventional & real-time PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and bioinformatics data analysis.
- Sequencing Data Analysis: Expertise in quality control, alignment, variant calling, and proficient in bioinformatics tools for sequence data analysis.
- Genomics Research Tools: Experience with Illumina MiSeq, Nanopore MinION Mk1C, QuantStudio 5, Veriti Conventional PCR, TapeStation, Qubit Flex, NanoDrop, and agarose gel electrophoresis.
- Genomic Surveillance of AMR: Management of various tasks related to monitoring and analyzing antimicrobial resistance.
- NABL Auditing: Experience in auditing according to ISO 15189:2012/2022 and ISO/IEC 19011 standards.
- Programming Languages: Proficient in R and Python.
- Activities: Involvement in Journal Club, research paper presentations, and manuscript writing.
Scientific Assistant
Anderson Diagnostics and Labs Pvt Ltd
Chennai
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Handled Infectious Samples in Molecular Genetics Department ( HIV, HCV, HSV, HBV, HPV, BK, CMV, Influenza, Covid, Adenovirus, RSV)
- Performed Nucleic Acid Extraction and RT-PCR assay.
- (Multiplexing RT-PCR kits) and RT-PCR (Qualitative and Quantitative)
- Handled MTB samples, Line probe Assay (First and Second line Drug)
- Validated results in LIMS, equipment calibration, quality indicator, inventory maintenance, and quality control. ILC QC, EQAS QC performed.
- Machines Handled: • QIA cube, Zybio, Twincubator, Bio-Rad (Conventional and RT-PCR), QuantStudio 5 (RT-PCR), Biofire.
Scientific Officer
Apollo health and lifestyle limited
CHENNAI
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Handled Infectious Samples in the Molecular Biology Department.
- Experienced in NABL auditing as per ISO 15189:2012 and ISO/IEC 19011.
- Experienced in nucleic acid extraction and RT-.PCR assay and RT- PCR (Qualitative and Quantitative)
- Experienced in ELISA, culture handling, antimicrobial susceptibility test, and routine microbiological assay.
- Validated results in LIMS and ICMR, equipment calibration, quality indicator, inventory maintenance, and ILC QCEQAS QC performed.
- Machines Handled:
- Molecular Biology- BIORAD CFX-96, Insta NX Mag96-HiMedia (automated).
- Microbiology - VITEK 2 Compact, VITROS ECiQ, Beckman Coulter - Access 2, Mispa i2, Robonik - ELISA.
Laboratory Trainee
Medall Health Care Pvt Ltd.
CHENNAI
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Diagnosed patient samples
- Experienced in nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR assay, and RT-PCR.
- Machines Handled: BIO-RAD CFX- 384, Qiagen-Rotor-Gene Q (RT-PCR), Thermo Fisher, Chemagic 360 Nucleic acid extraction- Perkin Elmer, gXtract, Maelstrom, Zybio (semi-automatic), Opentrons pipetting robot.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research
Chennai, India06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Zoology And Biotechnology
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
Chennai, India06-2018
Skills
- Nucleic acid extraction
- DNA library preparation
- Conventional & Real-time PCR
- Next generation Sequencing- Illumina Miseq, Nanopore Minion
- Bioinformatics data analysis
- Sequencing data analysis
- Genomics research
- NABL auditing
- ISO 15189:2012/2022
Internship
12/2019, 05/2020, Evaluation and selection of Bacillus species based upon enzyme activity and antibacterial activity, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Evaluating bacillus Species using Microbiology and Molecular biology techniques. This study is based on the specialized probiotic from the fermented soybean can be used as an edible probiotic for human health and submitted sequenced data in NCBI portal.
Certification
- Future learn course- Bioinformatics for biologists- Analysing and interpreting genomics datasets- 2024.
- NIDA Clinical Trials Network- GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE.
- International Lead Auditors & Laboratory Quality Management Systems Certificate Course as per ISO 15189 - 2012/2022 and ISO / IEC 19011, 2023.
- 09/2018, 09/2018, Diploma- C20 Futsal World cup C20 FUTSAL WORLD CUP- Valledupar, Colombia, played for Team India Under-21.
Affiliations
- [ 2019 ] Chennai, India. The International Conference on Recent trends in Bionanotechnology, Energy, and Environment conducted by B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India. Presented a poster.
- [ 2019 ] Pune, India. The 1st TCGA conference on ‘Multi- Omics in cancer’ Conducted by TCGA, IISER Pune and Prashanti cancer care Mission. Attended.
- [ 2018 ] Mangalore, India. The International Conference ICBR, conducted by NITTE. Attended.
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best Employer of the Year 2020-2021 in Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited.
- Awarded best sportsmen of the year by the University in 2019.
- Participated in C20 FUTSAL WORLD CUP- Valledapur, Colombia, South America. Played for Team India Under-21 Category
References
- Dr.K.L Ravi Kumar, Prof. Emeritus - Microbiology PI-Central Research Laboratory-KIMS, klravikumar@gmail.com
- Dr Marquess Raj, M.D, MBA, Zonal Technical Chief, marquess.raj@apollodagnostics.in, Apollo Diagnostics, Chennai, TN, India
- Dr Elavarashi E, MSc., PhD., Assistant Professor, elavarashi@sriramachandra.edu.in, elavarashi@gmail.com, Dept of Biotechnology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai - 600116
- Dr Kumar P MSc (Animal Biochemistry), PhD, Assistant Professor, kumar.p@sriramachandra.edu.in, drkumarperumal@gmail.com, Dept of Biotechnology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai - 600116
Timeline
Junior Research Fellow
Central Research Laboratory, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
06.2023 - Current
Scientific Assistant
Anderson Diagnostics and Labs Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 06.2023
Scientific Officer
Apollo health and lifestyle limited
09.2020 - 03.2022
Laboratory Trainee
Medall Health Care Pvt Ltd.
07.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Zoology And Biotechnology
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
- Future learn course- Bioinformatics for biologists- Analysing and interpreting genomics datasets- 2024.
- NIDA Clinical Trials Network- GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE.
- International Lead Auditors & Laboratory Quality Management Systems Certificate Course as per ISO 15189 - 2012/2022 and ISO / IEC 19011, 2023.
- 09/2018, 09/2018, Diploma- C20 Futsal World cup C20 FUTSAL WORLD CUP- Valledupar, Colombia, played for Team India Under-21.
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