FRANCIS XAVIER BERNAD
Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Microbiology Analyst position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Microbiology Graduate
Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2022 - Current
- Selective isolation of microorganisms from different samples
- Identification and characterisation of microorganisms using staining, light microscopy and biochemical assay methods
- Cloning and expression of DNA using E.coli
- Purification, verification and screening of recombinant protein using Affinity column filtration, SDS-PAGE, Crystallization and UV Spectrometer Enzymatic Activity Assay.
- Gene annotation and construction of phylogenetic tree using BLAST and MEGAX gene sequence alignment and processing tools.
- Viewed and compared genomic content.
- Interpreted research findings and summarised data into reports.
- Designed and optimised assays.
Senior Chemical Analyst
Advanced Laboratory Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2015 - 03.2022
- Monitoring day-to-day activities of the laboratory & managing a team of xx people
- Scheduling and assigning the sample testing and ensuring that the results are shared on time and correctly
- Conducting regular in-house training of the employees in order to ensure efficient flow of work
- Adhering to ISO 17025 for maintaining Quality Control Systems and other related documents
- Ensuring the health and safety of the employees as well as the lab
Chemical Analyst
Al Hoty Stanger Laboratory
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
03.2012 - 11.2015
- Conducted chemical testing of various types of samples such as Drinking Water, Waste Water, Food, Soil, fertilizers, and Construction Materials as per controlled standard methods & SOPs.
- Maintained the quality standards as per ISO 17025 & ISO 9001.
Education
M.S - Microbiology
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.2022 -
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Bharathiar University
India 07.2006 - 04.2009
B.Sc - Biotechnology
University of Kerala
India 07.2003 - 04.2006
Skills
- Microbiology techniques
- Safety Management
- Sample Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Reporting & Documentation
- Process Enhancement
- Liaison & Coordination
- Customer Management
- Computer Skills (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
M.S - Microbiology
Northumbria University
09.2022 -
Microbiology Graduate
Northumbria University
09.2022 - Current
Senior Chemical Analyst
Advanced Laboratory Centre
11.2015 - 03.2022
Chemical Analyst
Al Hoty Stanger Laboratory
03.2012 - 11.2015
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Bharathiar University
07.2006 - 04.2009
B.Sc - Biotechnology
University of Kerala
07.2003 - 04.2006
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