Raji Kochukunnel Rajan
Belfast
Summary
Recent graduate in Drug design and Discovery with foundational knowledge in Chemistry and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Master of Science ; BIOCHEMISTRY , DRUG DESIGN & DISCOVERY
2
2
Years of Healthcare Professional experience (part-time)
Work History
Summer Intern
Bright Network
London
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Participated in skill sessions with Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Forvis Mazars, IBM, and BT Group, enhancing proficiency in finance, consulting, and professional services
- Delivered real-world consulting solutions, showcasing advanced analytical, problem-solving, and client interaction skills.
- Enhanced project outcomes by addressing complex client needs and presenting data-driven recommendations.
Research Assistant
Instructional Farm- Kerala Agricultural University
Thrissur
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Led comprehensive research studies on the inflorescence sap of 25 different coconut varieties in Kerala, identifying key biochemical properties that contributed to a 15% increase in the state plan project's overall success rate.
- Performed wet chemical analysis in compliance with SOP and GLP/GMP guidelines
- Analyzed and interpreted data from over 100 food product samples weekly, providing comprehensive reports to the department head, and maintaining consistent research output in alignment with departmental goals.
Research Intern
IIUCNN, M.G University
Kottayam
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Drove cross-functional team efforts to enhance synthesis protocols for highly fluorescent gold nanoclusters (GFNCs) using biomolecules, achieving a 40% reduction in production time and significantly improving process scalability.
- Conducted comprehensive biocompatibility and cytotoxicity studies on blood and normal cell lines, showcasing superior photo stability and biocompatibility for bio sensing applications, resulting in a 20% increase in product efficiency
- Organized and presented research posters at national conferences, engaging with over 200 members of the scientific community and facilitating discussions on innovative findings
Education
Master of Science - Drug Design and Discovery
The University of Salford
Salford, Manchester, UK07.2023
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Mar Athanasius College of Arts & Science
Kerala, India08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Newman College Affiliated To M. G University
Thodupuzha, Kerala, India04.2017
Skills
- Analytical Chemistry
- Bioassay
- NMR, UV-Visible, and mass spectrometry
- HPLC
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Drug design and discovery
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Animal and Plant cell culture
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Power BI Desktop
- Report Writing
- Project Planning
- Quantitative Research
- Regulatory Compliance
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Laboratory safety protocols
Link
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajirajanlinkedn
Projects
- Postgraduate Thesis : 2-Phenyl-N-[(1S)-1-phenylethyl] acetamide, a novel lead for the treatment of drug resistant malaria - University of Salford-Jan 2023 - May 2023
- Client focused Project - Risk assessment on the use of Pro and Prebiotics to treat IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) – University of Salford & University of Keele - Jan 2022 - May 2022
- Undergraduate Project - Synthesis and FTIR characterization of metal chelating ligands enriched polyaniline matrix to remove heavy metal Thesis toxicity from aqueous solutions - Newman College - Oct 2016 – Mar 2017
Certification
- Agile Project Management by Microsoft Project – issued by Project Management Institute - 2024
- Excel- managing and analyzing data - LinkedIn - 2024
- Learning Microsoft 365 (office 365) - LinkedIn – 2022
- R Essential Training – Wrangling and Visualizing Data – Issued by LinkedIn Learning – 2024
- Data visualization for data analysis and analytic 2020 - Issued by NASBA
- Mass Spectrometry job stimulation by Thermo Fischer Scientific - 2023
- Power BI desktop - issued by DataCamp - 2024
Reference
- Reference available upon request
Affiliations
- Associate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Timeline
Summer Intern
Bright Network
06.2024 - 07.2024
Research Assistant
Instructional Farm- Kerala Agricultural University
09.2020 - 12.2021
Research Intern
IIUCNN, M.G University
04.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Drug Design and Discovery
The University of Salford
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Mar Athanasius College of Arts & Science
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Newman College Affiliated To M. G University
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