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Work History
Education
Skills
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Training Conducted
Papers Presented
Poster Presented
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Major Techniques Expertised
Personal Information
Major Responsibilities
Certificate Of Achievement
Sequence Submissions
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Training
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STEPHY THOMAS

Thrissur

Summary

To be associated with a research institute to utilize skill, knowledge and experience to reach in a challenging position and be a part in fulfilling its goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Mannuthy, Thrissur
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
  • Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Mannuthy, Thrissur
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Mannuthy, Thrissur
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Mannuthy, Thrissur
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Mannuthy, Thrissur
10.2020 - 3 2021
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output

Project Fellow

KSCSTE Project
Mannuthy, Thrissur
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Ensured timely completion of deliverables through effective delegation and prioritization

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Mannuthy, Thrissur
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Mannuthy, Thrissur
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Mannuthy, Thrissur
02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities

Senior Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Spices Research
Marikunnu, Kozhikode
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Applied theories and methods of life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Mannuthy, Thrissur
09.2012 - 02.2015
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals
  • Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures

Education

Msc. General Biotechnology - Biotechnology

St. Joseph's College
Irinjalakuda, India
07.2010 - 07.2012

Bsc. Biotechnology - Biotechnology

Srikrishna Arts And Science College
Coimbatore, India
07.2007 - 07.2010

Plus-Two - Science

St. Paul's C.E.G.H.S.S.
Kuriachira, India
07.2005 - 03.2007

S.S.L.C -

St. Paul's C.E.G.H.S.S.
Kuriachira, India
06.1993 - 03.2005

Skills

MS OFFICE, INTERNETundefined

Phone Numbers

  • 9745499334, India
  • 97991983, Oman

Training Conducted

Conducted practical sessions in hands on training in School of Applied Animal Production and Biotechnology, KVASU, Thrissur.

Papers Presented

  • Presented paper in National level seminar in Government Arts College, Coimbatore on “WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY OF Achyranthes aspera”.
  • Presented paper in intercollegiate students' seminar in Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on “HERBAL PLANTS”.
  • Presented paper in Karunya University on “ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF SPICE EXTRACTS AGAINST FOOD RELATED PATHOGEN.
  • Presented paper in Hindusthan Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on “PLASTICS-A NEVER ENDING SOLUTION”.

Poster Presented

  • Presented poster in National Level Conference in Srikrishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on “NEW COMPOUND FOR LIVER CANCER”.
  • Participated in poster presentation in International Level Conference, ISAG 34th XI'AN 2014 on “A novel PCR RFLP for detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in exon1 of GPR54 in goats (Capra hircus).

Extra Skills

Diploma in Medical Biotechnology.

Major Techniques Expertised

  • Tissue Culture techniques like Media preparation, Media sterilization, Culturing of explants and subculturing.
  • Molecular Biology Techniques like DNA and RNA isolation, PCR-RFLP, C-dna synthesis, PAGE, SDS-PAGE, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and RT-PCR.
  • Pure Culture and Staining techniques in Microbiology.
  • Bio-informatics Techniques like primer designing, BLAST Analysis, Sequence Analysis, Sequence Submission, SNP detection.

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: L6556093
  • Father's Name: K. D. Thomas
  • Mother's Name: Jancy Thomas
  • Husband's Name: Sunu Antony
  • Date of Birth: 03/27/1989
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Major Responsibilities

  • Assists with academic research.
  • Teaching and handling practical sessions.
  • Assists with the editing and preparation of manuscripts.
  • Assists with duties related to the documentation, interpretation of data and Statistical Analysis.
  • Supervises undergraduate /post graduate(B.VSc/M.VSc) students working on assigned research projects.

Certificate Of Achievement

  • Won Third prize in Bioquiz competition in NCBPS '10 organized by Department of Biosciences, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore and Consortium Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore.
  • Third best paper in 12th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress conducted at Thiruvanathapuram during 14th and 15th November, 2020 for the paper “Breed genetic traceability for Malabari Goats of kerala using single nucleotide polymorphism markers”.
  • Letter of appreciation awarded by KERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES(KUHS), Thrissur for successfully handling practical sessions during the Two-day Seminar cum Workshop on ‘Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques, Bioinformatics Tools and Animal Ethics in Health Science Research' held on 29th & 30th January,2020.

Sequence Submissions

  • G protein coupled receptor of exon 1 of Malabari Goat with accession number KF533109.1. Its protein accession number is AHA93092.1.
  • G protein coupled receptor of exon 1of Attapady Black with accession number KF533108.1. Its protein accession number is AHA93091.1.
  • Growth Hormone of exon 2 and 3 of Attapady black with accession number KC789517.1. Its protein accession number is AG059017.1.

Publications

  • Novel PCR-RFLP for detecting single nucleotide polymorphism in exon 1 of GPR54 gene and its association with age at first kidding in goats’ in Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 85(9): 1056-1058, September 2015 as short communication.
  • Genetic diversity analysis of cattle genetic groups of Kerala state using microsatellite data in Animal Biotechnology journal 2021, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
  • SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN NEWS PAPER ‘Vilwadri cattle established as genetically divergent’- an article published in ‘THE HINDU’.

Training

  • Participated in National Level Conference on Bio revolution-A Promising Strategy in Srikrishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
  • Participated in Regional Students Meet on Life Sciences in Srikrishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore held as a part of SOULS MEET 08.
  • Participated in Seminar on Clinical Research and Clinical Data Management conducted by MIR IFCR at Kochi.
  • Participated in the State Level Seminar on Nanotechnology, Dietary Factors in Cancer and Bioremediation in Presentation College of Applied Sciences, Puthenvelikkara.
  • Participated in Seminar on Research and Carrier Options in Biotechnology at UniBiosys Biotech Research labs.
  • One day training programme on Mushroom Cultivation held at the Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore.
  • Plant Tissue Culture-Techniques and Applications” conducted at CPBMB, KAU, Vellanikkara for two weeks.
  • Workshop on Fundamentals of Drug Discovery Process and Clinical Research held at Srikrishna Arts and Science College for two days.
  • Five-day training programme on HACCP Concepts held at the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, India.
  • Five day online workshop on ‘Bioinformatics for Beginners’ conducted by The Institute of Biotechnological Research, Thiruvanathapuram , Kerala, India.
  • One day online training on ‘Molecular Docking using Autodock’ conducted by The Institute of Biotechnological Research, Thiruvanathapuram , Kerala, India.
  • One day online workshop on ‘RNA Seq Data Analysis’ conducted by The Institute of Biotechnological Research, Thiruvanathapuram , Kerala, India.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
12.2023 - 03.2024

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
07.2022 - 08.2022

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
10.2021 - 10.2021

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
04.2021 - 08.2021

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
10.2020 - 3 2021

Project Fellow

KSCSTE Project
05.2019 - 07.2020

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
10.2018 - 03.2019

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
05.2018 - 08.2018

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
02.2018 - 03.2018

Senior Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Spices Research
02.2015 - 06.2015

Research Assistant

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
09.2012 - 02.2015

Msc. General Biotechnology - Biotechnology

St. Joseph's College
07.2010 - 07.2012

Bsc. Biotechnology - Biotechnology

Srikrishna Arts And Science College
07.2007 - 07.2010

Plus-Two - Science

St. Paul's C.E.G.H.S.S.
07.2005 - 03.2007

S.S.L.C -

St. Paul's C.E.G.H.S.S.
06.1993 - 03.2005
STEPHY THOMAS