Urvashiba Chudasama
Derby,DER
Summary
Biotechnology and microbiology postgraduate with strong laboratory experience in microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and GMP-compliant operations. Skilled in aseptic techniques, microbial culture, molecular biology assays (PCR, ELISA, Western blot), and quality control processes. Experienced in both academic and applied research environments, with a proven ability to document results accurately and adhere to ISO standards. Motivated to contribute to microbiological testing, quality assurance, and routine laboratory support in a regulated environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Experience
Loughborough University
MSc Dissertation – Loughborough University, UK, Leicestershire
2023.12 - 2025.01
- Optimised bacteriophage purification and concentration workflows using TFF.
- Evaluated 20+ filtration conditions and process parameters to improve recovery, reproducibility, and downstream processing performance.
- Developed understanding of bioprocessing approaches for therapeutic phage applications.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
LJ University
Gujarat, INDIA
2020.01 - 2022.08
- Performed microbiological testing including Gram staining, microbial culture, and antibiotic sensitivity.
- Carried out PCR, DNA extraction, ELISA, and Western blot for diagnostic and quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness and equipment in GMP-compliant BSL-2 environments.
- Assisted in reagent preparation, inventory tracking, and laboratory housekeeping.
- Documented all experiments and maintained accurate records using LIMS.
- Supported troubleshooting and method optimization projects.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Loughborough University
UK 2023.09 - 2025.01
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Gujarat University
India 2021.08 - 2023.04
Skills
- DNA/RNA Extraction
- Plasmid Isolation
- Bacterial Transformation
- Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
- Microbial Identification
- Tangential Flow Filtration
- Downstream Processing
- Bioprocess Development
- Process Optimisation
- ISO15189 / ISO13485 Standards
- SOP Development and Protocol Optimisation
Timeline
Research Experience
Loughborough University
2023.12 - 2025.01
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Loughborough University
2023.09 - 2025.01
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Gujarat University
2021.08 - 2023.04
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
LJ University
2020.01 - 2022.08