Abarna Kamaraj
Dudley,UK
Summary
Laboratory professional with expertise in management, experiment planning, and medical microbiology. Skilled in biotechnology, genetic engineering, and industrial microbiology. Proficient in project coordination, research analysis, and regulatory compliance. Experienced with advanced equipment like autoclaves, centrifuges, and PCR technology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Medical Laboratory Technician
Dravidian Speciality Hospital
Pattukkottai
2021.11 - 2024.01
- Assist physicians with diagnosing and treating illnesses by leading clinical testing and specimen analysis, including preparing analysis, and labelling media, specimens, and samples. Expedite experiments by monitoring laboratory supplies and sterilising lab areas and equipment/supplies using an autoclave while preparing orders for low-stock items.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Ensured reliability and validity of test results by recording control values from technical instruments.
- Prevented degradation of chemical and biological materials through careful storage techniques.
- Improved quality control within the laboratory by implementing standard laboratory tests along with measurement controls.
- Facilitated treatment planning by analysing laboratory findings, checking the accuracy of the results, evaluating patients' data, preparing data reports, and signing off on the release of information requests.
Laboratory Intern
Sadhavisam Hospital
Pattukkottai
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Streamlined day-to-day lab activities, including maintenance of equipment and disposal of contaminated waste and sharp objects as per safety guidelines. Measured acidity/alkalinity of liquids by using and calibrating pH metre. Prevented spoilage of stored items by recording fridge temperature as per SOPs.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Boosted efficiency of ongoing experiments by sterilising equipment and supplies using an autoclave.
- Achieved optimum equipment performance and functioning through timely cleaning and maintenance.
Laboratory Technician
Aavin Chilling Centre
Pattukkottai
2021.03 - 2021.07
- Offered support for laboratory activities, including processing samples methodically, maintaining equipment, conducting sample failure analysis, and recording findings. Ensured seamless functioning of lab equipment by servicing and cleaning according to manufacturing instructions.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Eliminated specimen contamination by complying with strict laboratory hygiene rules/procedures.
- Spearheaded ongoing projects by modifying laboratory techniques and fulfilling the needs of different projects.
Education
Master of Science - Antimicrobial Resistance
Coventry University
Coventry 2024.09 - 2025.08
Master of Science - Microbiology
Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College
Trichy 2019.06 - 2021.04
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College
Trichy 2016.06 - 2019.04
High School Diploma -
Annai Terasa Biomedical Training And Research Centre
Trichy 2017.06 - 2018.05
HSC -
Laurel Higher Secondary School
Pattukkottai 2015.06 - 2016.04
SSC - undefined
ST. Francis Xavier's High School
Anaikkadu 2013.06 - 2014.04
Skills
- Laboratory management
- Experiment planning and monitoring
- Reagent and sample preparation
- Medical microbiology
- Biotechnology and genetic engineering
- Industrial and environmental microbiology
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Clinical diagnostics
- Laboratory testing
- Project coordination
- Research and analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Software proficiency: MS Office Suite Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) ImageJ EMR system Bioinformatics tools
- Lab equipment: Autoclave Centrifuge Spectrophotometers Thermal cyclers Microplate readers PCR technology Biofertilizer technology
- Lab procedures: DNA/RNA extraction and purification PCR techniques Cell culture and aseptic techniques Microscopy Spectrophotometry Immunoassays and flow cytometry Biohazard waste handling and safety protocols
Languages
English – Bilingual
Tamil – Native
Key Project
Project Research Advisor to Dr Gaetano Del Gaudio 05/2025 – 08/2025, Investigation of the potential Antimicrobial activity of different plant extracts against candida species., Project Research Advisor to Dr A. Raja, PhD. 01/2021 – 03/2021, Spearheaded ongoing project under Mrs. G. Subhashini, M.Sc., M.Phil, SET, NET, and PhD: Biopotential of Papaversomniferum L Seeds and the screening of valuable pharmaceutical compounds.
Co-Curricular Activities
Club Member | EXNORA – Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College, Trichy 2017 – 2019 Facilitated club activities, including vermicomposting and mushroom cultivation. Assistant Professor (K. Chitradevi, PhD) | Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College, Trichy 2016 – 2017 Provided support for the Azolla Cultivation initiative by collaborating with team members. Club Member | EXNORA – Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College, Trichy 2017 – 2019 Facilitated club activities, including vermicomposting and mushroom cultivation. Assistant Professor (K. Chitradevi, PhD) | Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College, Trichy 2016 – 2017 Provided support for the Azolla Cultivation initiative by collaborating with team members.
Timeline
Master of Science - Antimicrobial Resistance
Coventry University
2024.09 - 2025.08
Medical Laboratory Technician
Dravidian Speciality Hospital
2021.11 - 2024.01
Laboratory Intern
Sadhavisam Hospital
2021.07 - 2021.11
Laboratory Technician
Aavin Chilling Centre
2021.03 - 2021.07
Master of Science - Microbiology
Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College
2019.06 - 2021.04
High School Diploma -
Annai Terasa Biomedical Training And Research Centre
2017.06 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Shrimathi Indira Gandhi College
2016.06 - 2019.04
HSC -
Laurel Higher Secondary School
2015.06 - 2016.04
SSC - undefined
ST. Francis Xavier's High School
2013.06 - 2014.04