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Amalendu Saaya

London,United Kingdom

Summary

A committed and enthusiastic postgraduate in Applied Food Safety and Quality Management. I am passionate and determined to build a career in Food Safety and Quality Management. Looking for an opportunity to contribute what I have studied, and I believe that my theoretical knowledge and analytical skills would aid me to reach new frontiers in scientific career. I am also interested in Microbiology, Agriculture, and related areas.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Teaching assistant

Reeson Education
LONDON
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
  • Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.

Healthcare assistant (Part-Time)

We Guard Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
  • Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
  • Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.

Education

Masters of Science - Applied Food Safety and Quality Management

University of Greenwich
United Kingdom
09.2022 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Microbiology

Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kerala, India
12.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Botany

Nirmala College affiliated to MG University
Kerala, India
07.2017 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Digital Skills: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Social Media, Slack (Virtual Chat Rooms Events), Google ( Google Meet, Google Docs, Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Site), Google scholar Bioinformatics, Microsoft office
  • Laboratory Skills: SCS live Modular respirometer, Penetrometer, Colourimetry, Refractometer, Micropipette, Weighing balance, pH meter, Centrifuge (Standard and High speed), Microscopes, Biosafety cabinet (BSL-2), UV/Vis spectrophotometer, PCR, RT q-PCR, Cryostat, Microtome, Biochemistry, Chromatography, Isolation of DNA and, RNA, Clinical Biochemistry, and immunological assay, Microbiology, Sterilization techniques, Isolation and Identification of bacteria and fungi, Staining techniques, Culture techniques and maintenance of microbial cultures, Microbial inoculation of plants, Molecular Biology PCR, RT-qPCR, Agarose gel electrophoresis, Gel extraction, Molecular cloning SDS-PAGE,
  • Analytical Skills: Problem solving, Logical reasoning, Research, Creativity, Critical thinking
  • Leadership Skills: Communication, Decision making, Teamwork, Planning, Time Management
  • Food quality management systems
  • Food Law Code of Practice knowledge
  • Food safety management
  • HACCP legislation proficiency
  • Bacteriology knowledge
  • Quality management
  • ISO 9001
  • Traceability

Languages

English
Fluent

Certification

HACCP Level 3 for food manufacturing

ISO 9001 2015 Quality management system auditor

Timeline

Teaching assistant

Reeson Education
12.2023 - Current

Masters of Science - Applied Food Safety and Quality Management

University of Greenwich
09.2022 - 10.2023

Healthcare assistant (Part-Time)

We Guard Healthcare
01.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Microbiology

Cochin University of Science and Technology
12.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Botany

Nirmala College affiliated to MG University
07.2017 - 05.2020
Amalendu Saaya