MIDHILA T S
Oxford
Summary
Dedicated Animal Technician with experience in rodent husbandry, welfare monitoring, germ-free isolator facilities and CNS behavioural studies within regulated research environments. Skilled in colony management, mammalian cell culture and SOP-compliant laboratory procedures, with additional training in COSHH and animal welfare standards. I was trained in Schedule 1 carbon dioxide euthanasia and cervical dislocation, committed to maintaining a strong Culture of Care for animals and colleagues while ensuring high standards of animal welfare, Good Laboratory Practice, Health and Safety, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Animal Technician (Contract)
BMS – Kennedy Germ Free Unit
Oxford
2026.04 - 2026.07
- Work within a germ-free isolator facility following strict aseptic, containment and biosecurity procedures
- Perform rodent welfare monitoring, animal husbandry, colony management and weaning procedures
- Conduct isolator monitoring and validate sterilisation processes using autoclave confirmation checks
- Manage movement of sterile stock, consumables and equipment in and out of isolators
- Trained in Schedule 1 carbon dioxide euthanasia and cervical dislocation
- Handle hazardous chemicals for the disinfection of germ-free isolators in accordance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Health and Safety procedures
- Maintain accurate records and support researchers within a regulated research environment
- Organise daily workload independently while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and facility compliance
Animal Technician (Contract)
BMS – Centre for Human Genetics
Oxford
2025.12 - 2026.04
- Performed rodent health checks, welfare assessments, animal husbandry and colony management
- Reported animal welfare concerns to NACWO and senior technical staff
- Maintained accurate colony and experimental records using MCMS and Microsoft Excel
- Processed and recorded animal and colony data accurately in accordance with facility protocols
- Performed dissection of deceased animal specimens according to researcher and study requirements
- Worked in accordance with Home Office regulations, SOPs and animal welfare legislation
- Supported researchers and technical staff within a fast-paced animal research facility
Mammalian Cell Culture Trainee
BioGrad Education
Liverpool
2025.11
- Performed mammalian cell culture using the C2C12 mouse myoblast cell line
- Carried out thawing, maintenance, passaging and cryopreservation procedures
- Maintained aseptic technique in a Class II biosafety cabinet and performed mycoplasma testing by PCR
- Exposure to PBMC isolation, SOP writing, GLP/GxP and COSHH procedures
Junior Molecular Biologist
Dianova Laboratories
India
2021.08 - 2022.07
- Worked in a COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory performing RNA extraction and RT-PCR testing on clinical samples
- Performed ELISA, antigen testing and immunohistochemistry (IHC) following regulated laboratory procedures
- Maintained accurate documentation, biosafety and quality standards under ISO 15189 and SOP-compliant laboratory practices
Animal Biotechnology Laboratory Experience
Bharathiar University
India
2020.06 - 2021.01
- Conducted CNS behavioural and pharmacological studies using mice, rabbits and small laboratory rodents
- Performed hot plate, tail-flick, open-field, rota-rod and dark-box behavioural assays
- Administered compounds via IP, SC, IM, IV and oral routes following approved protocols
- Supported animal handling, welfare monitoring and accurate data recording under SOP-regulated protocols
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Salford
2023.01 - 2024.05
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bharathiar University
2019.07 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Calicut
2016.07 - 2019.07
Skills
- Rodent husbandry & welfare monitoring
- Colony management
- Germ-free isolator techniques
- CNS behavioural studies
- Mammalian cell culture
- Aseptic technique
- SOP, GLP & GxP compliance
- COSHH procedures
- MCMS & Microsoft Excel
- RT-PCR, ELISA & IHC
- Workload organisation
- Attention to detail
PUBLICATION
- Micropropagation of Musa acuminata using soil as substrate
International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences | DOI: 10.22192/ijarbs
Timeline
Animal Technician (Contract)
BMS – Kennedy Germ Free Unit
2026.04 - 2026.07
Animal Technician (Contract)
BMS – Centre for Human Genetics
2025.12 - 2026.04
Mammalian Cell Culture Trainee
BioGrad Education
2025.11
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Salford
2023.01 - 2024.05
Junior Molecular Biologist
Dianova Laboratories
2021.08 - 2022.07
Animal Biotechnology Laboratory Experience
Bharathiar University
2020.06 - 2021.01
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bharathiar University
2019.07 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Calicut
2016.07 - 2019.07