RAJANI RAJAN
KOTTAYAM
Summary
A hardworking, motivated individual with excellent communication skills and well organized with a strong attention to detail and time management. Energetic, team-player who takes pride in quality of work. Looking for an opportunity to begin a new career while contributing to the success of the business.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
JUNIOR SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT
CENTRAL LABORATORY, KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Well versed in microbiological analysis of water and wastewater using MPN / Membrane filtration method based on IS/APHA METHOD
- Culturing and maintenance of microorganisms as per ATCC/NCIM /NTCC regulatory protocols
- Assemble microbiology laboratory research and stock all equipment and supplies, write SOPs and work instructions for test methods
- Maintain laboratory equipment including calibration of applicable equipment’s
- Perform cultural methods for the detection and isolation / identification of microorganisms
- Microbiological Analysis of water using Membrane filtration method
- Specific ions analysis using flame photometer and Specific ion meter.
ASSISTANT SCIENTIST
CENTRAL LABORATORY, KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Experience in handling sophisticated instruments like Gas Chromatograph Mass- Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatograph, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, UV- Spectrophotometer, Autotitrator, Specific-ion meter, Flame photometer
- Trained in ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Well versed in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
- Analyze scientific data and perform quality control checks
- Active participation in NABL Accreditation Assessment Audits
- Culturing and maintenance of microorganisms as per ATCC/NCIM /NTCC regulatory protocols
- Knowledge of the heavy metals, pesticides and in the physic- chemical analysis of water, wastewater and sludge as per APHA Method.
POST GRADUATE SCIENTIFIC APPRENTICE
CENTRAL LABORATORY, KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Analysis of heavy metals in water, wastewater and in sludge using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
- Experience in the physical and chemical analysis of water and wastewater
- Microbiological analysis of water and wastewater.
RESEARCH SCHOLAR
TROPICAL INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES
08.2009 - 11.2014
- Experience in DNA and RNA Isolation, PCR, SDS-PAGE/ Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
- Microbial Identification, Antibiotic sensitivity tests, Immunological assays- agglutination and precipitation tests
- Biodegradation of plastics by fungi - A preliminary study
- PVC (poly-vinyl chloride) degrading fungi from dumping yard soil
- Biodegradation of PET (polyethylene – terephthalate) using Mucor ramossimus
- Biodegradation of natural rubber using Aspergillus niger
- Comparative studies on biodegradation of LDPE and HDPE using Aspergillus niger
- Maintenance of microorganisms as per ATCC/ NCIM /NTCC regulatory protocols
- Experience in enrichment culturing studies
- Experience in solid and submerged fermentation studies.
LECTURER
ST. THOMAS COLLEGE, PALA
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Lectured on theory classes in bacteriology, industrial microbiology, immunology, food microbiology, medical microbiology and environmental microbiology
- Lectured on theory cell and molecular biology, cytology and biotechnology
- Conducted practical classes for both microbiology and biotechnology students.
Education
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE -
School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
01.2005
POST GRADUATE DEGREE -
School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
01.2003
UNDER-GRADUATE DEGREE -
Devaswom Board College, Thalayolaparambu, Kottayam
01.2001
Skills
- Proficient in Windows 11 Operating System with knowledge in Microsoft Office programs Applications Software: WQMS (Water Quality Monitoring System), AQMS (Air Quality Monitoring System) Hardware Machines: Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatograph, GCMS
- Environmental Monitoring
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Quality Control
- Microscopic Analysis
- Staff Training
- Aseptic procedures
- Bacterial Inoculation
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Laboratory Assistants Supervision
- Experimental Procedures
Awards
M.Phil third rank holder from M G University, Kottayam.
Publications
- PVC degrading fungi from dumping yard soil, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, Vol.13, (4), 2011, 609-611
- Checklist of microfungi in kerala, India, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, Vol.13, (4), 2011, 651-658
- Microfungal diversity in Kerala, India: A preliminary report, Proc. of the International conference on Global Warming, Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Secular Spirituality, 2010
Training
- Two months training on “Recent Advances in BioTechnology” conducted by MSMETI, Ettumanoor on 17 Dec - 30 Jan.2010.
- Workshop on students Projects conducted by Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences at CMS College, Kottayam on 22nd August 2009
- Workshop on students Projects conducted by Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences at CMS College, Kottayam on 18th September 2010
- Four day workshop on DNA Isolation Techniques, conducted by Dept of Biotechnology, M.G University, Kottayam on 08-12 September 2002.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the particulars mentioned above are true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
JUNIOR SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT
CENTRAL LABORATORY, KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
10.2018 - 02.2022
ASSISTANT SCIENTIST
CENTRAL LABORATORY, KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
12.2017 - 10.2018
POST GRADUATE SCIENTIFIC APPRENTICE
CENTRAL LABORATORY, KERALA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
11.2014 - 11.2017
RESEARCH SCHOLAR
TROPICAL INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES
08.2009 - 11.2014
LECTURER
ST. THOMAS COLLEGE, PALA
08.2008 - 08.2009
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE -
School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
POST GRADUATE DEGREE -
School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
UNDER-GRADUATE DEGREE -
Devaswom Board College, Thalayolaparambu, Kottayam
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