AISWARYA ANILKUMAR
Molecular Cell Biology Graduate
Summary
Scholarship student with a Master's in Molecular Cell Biology with hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and a strong foundation in molecular biology and cell culture. Adept at conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to research projects. Detail-oriented and collaborative team player seeking a challenging role as a Lab Technician, Lab Assistant, or Trainee to apply theoretical knowledge and gain practical skills in a dynamic biotech environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Production Operative
Greencore
03.2023 - 11.2023
· Operated production machinery, ensuring efficient and accurate assembly ofsandwich products in a fast-paced food production environment.
· Implemented quality control measures to maintain high product standards, adhering to company guidelines and safety protocols.
· Collaborated with team members to meet production targets, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills in a dynamic sandwich factory setting.
Oligo Production Trainee
Merck-Sigma Aldrich
08.2022 - 12.2022
· Proficient in oligonucleotide production monitoring, reporting issues and validations.
· Demonstrated expertise in nucleotide concentration measurement, oligo purification, utilization of tecan system for purification with adherence to SOP.
Laboratory Technician Trainee
Radiant Research Services
08.2021 - 10.2021
· Experienced in various molecular biology methods and laboratory procedures,including DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, and other molecular biology tools.
· Proficient in culture maintenance, colony identification, Gram staining, and bacterial culture techniques, highlighting a comprehensive skill set in microbiological practice.
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Cell Biology
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, United Kingdom 01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology
Visvesvaraya Technological University (Acharya Institute of Technology)
India 03.2019 - 08.2022
Skills
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - Sanger Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Mammalian cell culture and maintenance (primary and secondary cell lines), DNA synthesis, Western Blotting, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, SDS PAGE, Immunofluorescence Media Preparation, Autoclaving, Stock Preparation
Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology
MTT, trypan blue, Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Immunochemistry, Cell-Based Assays Quality assurance procedures, Quality Control
Bioinformatics, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Minitab, Graphpad prism
Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practices
Language Skills - English (Advanced), Malayalam (Advanced), Tamil (Intermediate), Kannada (Intermediate)
Certification
Molecular Cloning
Accomplishments
- Earned distinction for MSc project, demonstrating doxorubicin's toxicity in cardiac and muscular cells with 95% statistical confidence, reducing cell viability by up to 60% at 1µM concentration, and identifying 3 key cellular pathways affected by the drug.
- Best project award of the Department of Biotechnology in Techno Sava- a final year project presentation from Acharya institute of technology.
- Certified in Molecular Biology Techniques - Merck Sigma Aldrich.
- Certified in Bioinformatics introductory tools- Rapture Biotech.
Publications
Aiswarya K Anilkumar, Dr. Shilpa Sivasankar et al, A review on Thread Based Biosensor and its Applications focusing on diagnosis- Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 13, 2, 104-118, 2022
Timeline
Molecular Cloning
07-2024
Introduction to Good clinical practice from NIHR
05-2024
Production Operative
Greencore
03.2023 - 11.2023
Oligo Production Trainee
Merck-Sigma Aldrich
08.2022 - 12.2022
Laboratory Technician Trainee
Radiant Research Services
08.2021 - 10.2021
Bacterial genomes I: From DNA to protein Function using Bioinformatics
04-2021
Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate and B-cell function authorized by RICE University
06-2020
Understanding cancer metastasis from Johns Hopkins university
05-2020
The Science of Stem Cells
05-2020
Master of Science - Molecular Cell Biology
Nottingham Trent University
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology
Visvesvaraya Technological University (Acharya Institute of Technology)
03.2019 - 08.2022