Kavyashree Nair
High Wycombe,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Investigative Forensic Microscopist with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in investigative microscopy, foreign body analysis, and trace evidence examination. Proficient in utilizing various microscopy techniques, including light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), to analyze and interpret complex forensic samples. Demonstrated expertise in identifying and classifying materials, assisting in foreign body investigations. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills such as GCMS, LCMS combined with a meticulous attention to detail. Proven ability to deliver accurate and reliable results within strict timelines. A proactive team player with excellent communication skills, committed to utilizing forensic expertise to uphold justice and contribute to the advancement of forensic science.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
INVESTIGATIVE MICROSCOPIST
Premier Foods
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
05.2023 - Current
- perform microscopic examinations of specimens using a variety of specialized microscopes, such as light microscopes, electron microscopes and FTIR
- responsible for preparing samples for analysis, which may involve fixing, staining, sectioning, or coating specimens to enhance visibility and contrast under the microscope.
- examine the microstructure of materials to assess their properties, defects, and composition.
- to identify and characterize foreign contaminants in food products, drugs, or consumer goods. It ensures compliance with safety regulations and standards, protecting consumers from potential health hazards.
- foreign body analysis is employed to inspect products for any unintended foreign materials or particles that could affect the quality, safety, or performance of the final product.
- Knowledgeable in various instruments used in forensics such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray microanalysis (EDS/EDX).
- Trained in writing short, concise reports for clients with a turnover of 3 days.
Lab Technician
Intertek
Derby, Derbyshire
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Ensured all samples were stored correctly and clearly labelled
- Monitored the condition and performance of test equipment to ensure excellent working order and identify reactive and preventative maintenance needs.
- Fast and accurate pipetting of samples into accurate media plants.
- Responsible for environmental swabs from clients such as restaurants ,food companies.
- Preparation of media, pouring and drying and incubate them in specific temperature.
- Sample receiving and sample registration accurately
- Knowledgeable in working ELISA machine and interpreting the accurate results.
- Culture of bacteria, streaking and subculturing of bacteria such as Listeria and Salmonella.
Education
Masters - FORENSIC SCIENCE
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelors - BIOTECHNOLOGY
St. Josephs College
India 06.2018 - 05.2021
Skills
- Excellent use of different types of microscopes such as compound microscope, investigative and oil immersion microscopes
- Use of complex instruments such as Fourier Transform Infrared, Scanning Electron Microscope and X-ray microanalysis
- Preparation of slides and staining to understand the deposits on the foreign body
- Interpreting results from SEM and analyzing them accurately
- Writing short concise reports with an average turnover of 3 days per sample
- Problem solving and attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand the laboratory SOPs
- Trained to use micropipettes, weighing scales, centrifuge, rotator
- Aspirator, drying station, vortex mixer, TLC, GC-MS, LC-MS through
- Extensive lab training in academic life
- Extensive research ability through doing research proposals, dissertations and major projects
- Proficiency in MS word, excel, PowerPoint, access, etc through university
- Strong communication skills and good level of confidence, public speaking
- Leadership roles gained through university and workplace
- Great level of knowledge in science through attending webinars
- Coursework certificate courses and international seminars
Languages
Hindi
Native language
English
Fluent
A1
Timeline
INVESTIGATIVE MICROSCOPIST
Premier Foods
05.2023 - Current
Lab Technician
Intertek
11.2022 - 05.2023
Masters - FORENSIC SCIENCE
Nottingham Trent University
09.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelors - BIOTECHNOLOGY
St. Josephs College
06.2018 - 05.2021
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