India Bhaskaran
Ilford,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic Molecular Biologist with over three years of hands-on experience in laboratory settings, significantly contributing to health services. Expertise in delivering accurate and timely results while adhering to rigorous safety and quality standards. Proficient in laboratory techniques and methodologies essential for biomedical research. Committed to advancing professional skills and knowledge in the field, aiming to leverage experience to drive impactful scientific discoveries in a challenging role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Molecular Biologist
Health Services Laboratories
London
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Harmony Test- Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing of private and NHS samples
- VeriSeq NIPT Solution v2 (Illumina) - NGS based screening test for genetic abnormalities
- Allplex HPV28 DNA assay testing via Real-Time PCR, identification of various high and low risk HPV subtypes associated with cancer
- Experience using programmes like LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), Tableau and Microsoft office 365
- Sample reception involving unpacking and entry of patient data onto the system
- Providing comprehensive support for clinics via phone calls and emails
- Experience using various types of machinery such as QiaSymphony for DNA extraction, QuantStudio6 for Real-Time PCR and liquid handling robots like Tecan and Hamilton
- Carry put quality checks of robots and conducting test to ensure optimum performance
- Critical role in the Verification and smooth running of the Illumina Assay as well as quality control checks
- Writing up and reviewing standard operating procedures, production of Q-Cards and reviewing documentation
- Harmony Test- Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing of private and NHS samples
- VeriSeq NIPT Solution v2 (Illumina) - NGS based screening test for genetic abnormalities
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Health Services Laboratories
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Handling COVID 19 samples during the peak of pandemic, filing and processing, using Direct, Hologic and Smologic methods
- Expressing dry and wet swabs into virus transport medium ready for PCR
- Filing cervical fluid samples, prenatal blood samples and filing cytology slides
- Safe practice of waste disposal
- Scanning documents and checking PDF reports
Science Technician
St. Mark's West Essex Catholic School
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Set up and carry out core practical experiments for years 7 to A-level students
- Organising books and coordinating spreadsheet list of all books being distributed
- Ensuring chemical store cupboard is stocked up, correctly labelled with the corresponding hazard symbol
- Producing a stock various chemical including acids and alkalis for upcoming lessons
- Producing spreadsheets and documents of stock and its location within the department
- Liaising with teachers in how they prefer each experiment to be carried out
- Assisting teachers with exam papers
- Working alongside other technicians as well as students and teachers to ensure smooth running day
- Being able to conduct multiple tasks and dealing with sudden changes and deadlines
- Certified to carry out lateral flow tests for COVID-19 during peak of pandemic and assisting in set up of test site within school and testing various year groups
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Greenwich
Essex 09.2016 - 07.2019
A-Levels - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Barking Abbey Sixth Form College
Ilford, RedbridgeSkills
- Time-management
- Data analysis
- Molecular Biology
- Team work
- Organised with attention to detail
- Communication adaptability
- Windows proficient
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Timeline
Molecular Biologist
Health Services Laboratories
01.2022 - 03.2025
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Health Services Laboratories
06.2021 - 12.2022
Science Technician
St. Mark's West Essex Catholic School
03.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Greenwich
09.2016 - 07.2019
A-Levels - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Barking Abbey Sixth Form College
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