ANNA ANTONY
Bristol,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented life science professional graduated from the University of Bristol with ~5 years of experience in wet lab operations, laboratory management, and team leadership. Currently serving as Section Head, leading daily lab operations, optimizing workflows, and ensuring high-quality, reliable results. Proven ability to manage teams, maintain compliance, and drive efficiency in fast-paced work environments. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and leadership skills in a challenging role with greater responsibility.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Section Head (Microbiology - Technical)
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
Bristol
2025.08 - 2026.04
- Lead and coordinate daily microbiology laboratory operations for team of 14, including workload planning, weekend cover, and acting as primary point of contact.
- Oversee microbiological testing and confirmatory analysis using biochemical assays, serology, Gram staining, and microscopy.
- Ensure compliance with quality management system and UKAS standards, preparing internal, external (UKAS and RSA), and customer audits.
- Dealing with technical customer queries, suites set-up, approval of results and management of out-of-specification (OOS) results
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
- Act as primary contact for technical queries and customer communication, supporting laboratory operations and setup.
- Manage staffing, including rota planning, approval of overtime and holidays/sickness.
- Lead recruitment processes, including interviews, inductions, and return-to-work interviews.
- Deliver staff training, competency assessments, and performance reviews to maintain high technical standards.
- Organise and lead departmental meetings, ensuring effective communication and team performance.
Team Leader (Microbiology - Technical)
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
Bristol
2024.12 - 2025.08
- Supervised Microbiology staff, sample flow, testing prioritisation, and turnaround times in busy environment.
- Supported UKAS, RSA, internal, and external audits.
- Trained junior analysts in microbiological testing, enumeration and pathogen detection methods.
- Served as Key Holder, responsible for laboratory closure.
- Maintained data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with quality management systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory quality, efficiency, and compliance
Quality Control Technician
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
Bristol
2024.02 - 2024.12
- Performed QC microbiological testing, media QC and method QC.
- Supported IQC (Internal Quality Control) and EQA (External Quality Assessment).
- Conducted validation of culture media including DRBC, DG18, MLGA, BP, and CFC plates.
- Maintained QC microbial strains and reference organisms.
- Documented QC results using LIMS and maintained proforma.
- Investigated quality issues to identify root causes and raise appropriate corrective action.
Senior Laboratory Analyst
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
Bristol
2023.04 - 2024.01
- Performed microbiological testing for pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria, Legionella, E. coli, Staphylococcus etc.
- Conducted confirmatory test using biochemical assays, serology, Gram staining, and microscopy.
- Maintained laboratory proforma and entered result using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Approved test results and issued out-of-specification (OOS) reports to clients
Laboratory Technician
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
Bristol
2021.11 - 2022.11
- Performed routine microbiological testing in ISO 17025-accredited laboratory environment.
- Prepared and processed samples using weighing, serial dilutions, and plating techniques.
- Conducted microbial culturing and enumeration of indicator organisms under QC protocols.
- Maintained strict adherence to SOPs, GLP, and contamination control procedures.
Laboratory Scientist (intern)
Invivo Healthcare
Bristol
2022.06 - 2022.09
- Processed clinical samples for microbiome and host biomarker analysis, including receipt, sterilization, and preparation.
- Performed routine laboratory techniques including DNA/protein extraction, ELISA, and PCR.
- Managed sample registration and tracking using LIMS, ensuring data accuracy and traceability.
- Maintained compliance with COSHH regulations, GLP standards, and laboratory SOPs.
Research student
Bristol Heart Institute- University of Bristol
Bristol
2021.09 - 2022.08
- Investigated genetic determinants of blood cell count using Immortalized megakaryocyte cell line (imMKCL) as model for genetic thrombocytopenia using CRISPR Cas 9 gene editing.
- Characterized blood platelet production in wild-type and CRISPR/Cas 9 gene-edited imMKCLs using flow cytometry.
- Derived platelets from stable immortalized megakaryocyte progenitor cell lines previously produced from pluripotent stem cell-derived hematopoietic progenitors.
- Bioinformatic repositories were used to design CRISPR-Cas9 approach in editing ITGA2B for inherited thrombocytopenia in imMKCL.
Research Intern
CellKraft Biotech Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
2019.12 - 2020.03
- Received hands-on training in mammalian cell culture in line with GLP and SOP.
- Completed research project on Anti-cancer study of silver nano-particles on MCF 7 breast cancer cell lines
- Published findings as first author in peer-reviewed journal - International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences Research
University of Bristol
Bristol 2021.09 - 2022.09
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Christ University
India 2018.06 - 2020.11
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology
Christ University
India 2015.06 - 2018.04
Skills
- Microbiology & Laboratory Techniques
- Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Operational & Leadership Skills
- Critical thinking and Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Scientific documentation
Certification
- Bristol Plus Award (06/2022)
- Unleash Your Potential: Sustainable Futures, University of Bristol (2022)
- Workshop on MTT Assay, Biozeen Biotech company, Bangalore (08/2019)
Accomplishments
- Presented research paper on the impact of heavy metal stress on andrographolide biosynthesis in Andrographis paniculata at an International conference, Garden City University (09/2019).
- Presented poster on heavy metal stress and biosynthetic pathways in medicinal plants at the ILSE National Conference, Christ University (02/2019)
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Antony, A., Shrivastav, N., Dubey, S., & Acharya, A. (2021). Apoptosis inducing effect of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Magnolia champaca leaf extract on MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, 13(3), 14–18. https://doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2021v13i3.42083
- Antony, A., & Nagella, P. (2020). Effect of heavy metals on the andrographolide content, phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of the medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 32(11), 2748–2752.
- Antony, A., & Nagella, P. (2020). Heavy metal stress influence the andrographolide content, phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of Andrographis paniculata. Plant Science Today, 8(2), 324–330.
Timeline
Section Head (Microbiology - Technical)
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
2025.08 - 2026.04
Team Leader (Microbiology - Technical)
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
2024.12 - 2025.08
Quality Control Technician
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
2024.02 - 2024.12
Senior Laboratory Analyst
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
2023.04 - 2024.01
Laboratory Scientist (intern)
Invivo Healthcare
2022.06 - 2022.09
Laboratory Technician
One Scientific Ltd – A Tentamus Company
2021.11 - 2022.11
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences Research
University of Bristol
2021.09 - 2022.09
Research student
Bristol Heart Institute- University of Bristol
2021.09 - 2022.08
Research Intern
CellKraft Biotech Pvt. Ltd
2019.12 - 2020.03
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Christ University
2018.06 - 2020.11
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology
Christ University
2015.06 - 2018.04