Viswanathan Swaminathan

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St. John’s NL, A1B 1K7

709-***-****

acz7ze@r.postjobfree.com

Highlight of Qualifications

An Industry Certified BioReadyTM Candidate for the position of Research Assistant, which indicates that I have the capabilities and skills to work as a Research Assistant, or a related position, in Canada

Two full years of research experience performing independent laboratory experiments in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology

Hands-on experience with a broad range of biological disciplines

Experience in performing various laboratory techniques such as cell culture, tissue processing and sectioning, cell counting, cell isolation, cell based assays, FACS analysis, RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, flow cytometry, microscopy and imaging analysis

Highly skilled in performing primary cell culture work

Experience with imaging and assay development

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and OpenOffice for data management

Proven research and writing skills as indicated by six publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals

Strong interpersonal and communication skills as demonstrated during lab meetings and in teaching assistantships

Highly self-motivated and flexible work ethics

Willingness to relocate at short notice

Education

Master of Science in Biochemistry Aug. 2015 – Aug. 2017 (Anticipated)

Memorial University of Newfoundland,

St. John’s, NL

Skills & Abilities

Research/Analytical Skills

Experience in designing, developing and executing assays, and in generation and analysis of data and reports

Skilled in evaluating potential new assays, including carrying out independent assays and application development

Ability to execute all aspects of a study including the preparation of the study protocol based on service agreements and SOPs

Experience in collating, analyzing and auditing data independently, and in identifying abnormal or unexpected trends

Proven ability to assist in literature searches and in development of a study design

Skilled in evaluating and performing independent research projects to assess new assays

Interpersonal/Communication Skills

Skilled in summarizing research findings with guidance from supervisor

Proven ability to prepare and present summarized data at R&D data meetings, including conclusions and future plans, as directed by supervisor

Ability to perform literature reviews and discuss relevance to product design with supervisor and other team members

Skilled in identifying areas of improvement in lab functions and effectively communicating them to the supervisor

Effectively validated protocols and reports and communicated them with members of the lab

Teamwork/Leadership Skills

Experience in contributing to the development of cell biology-related assays and services, in collaboration with other departments and projects

Experience in training junior staff on the various laboratory protocols within the department

Assisted in preparation of technical documentation and cell stock information for cell culture

Assisted during protocol testing and methodology testing

Provided technical support in lab safety procedures

Documented ability to multi-task and work well in a team

Administration/Computer Skills

Ability to independently manage designated lab responsibilities in carrying out studies

Skilled in facilitating the generation of study reports

Experience in assisting in inventory maintenance, ordering and maintenance of laboratory equipment

Ability to assist in preparing technical documentation for product line and provide technical support for quality control as needed

Ability to assist with department operations such as filing reports and data entry as requested

Ability to use Microsoft Office and OpenOffice

Proficient in R and Minitab for statistical analysis of data

Skilled in using ImageJ, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Laboratory/Instrument Skills

Certified by the Public Health Agency of Canada to handle and dispose Bio hazardous wastes

Highly Skilled in performing Cell Culture, DNA/RNA Isolation, RT-PCR & qRT-PCR, Agarose gel electrophoresis, Mycoplasma test, Histology analysis, Fluorescent assays, Absorbance based assays, siRNA transfections, FACS, Mouse handling and tissue harvest, Autoclaving, Handling Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Nitrogen Containers

Experience in handling a wide range of instruments such as Biosafety Cabinet, FACSCalibur Flow Cytometer, Micro & Macro Centrifuges, Eppendorf PCR & RealPlex2 qRT-PCR Machine, Agilent Diode Array Spectrophotometer, Nanodrop Spectrophotometer, BioTek Microplate Reader and Axio Imager A1 Microscope.

Ability to understand and use new instrumentation

Publications

1.Hogan AM, Swaminathan V, Pallegar NK, Christian SL (2016). Nile Red and 2-NBDG Are Incompatible for the Simultaneous Detection of Lipid and Glucose Accumulation. International Journal of Spectroscopy; Volume 2016, 8 pages.

2.Swaminathan V, Srinivasan P, Prabhu S (2015). Adenoviruses in Gene Therapy- A Review. Bioengineering and Bioscience; 3: 1 (1-5).

3.Swaminathan V and Prabhu S (2014). A Review on Biomedical Properties of the Antioxidant Luteolin. Annals of Plant Sciences; 3: 4 (674-685).

4.Swaminathan V, Kumar VN, Srinivasan P, Prabhu S (2013). Nanoparticle Mediated Drug Delivery Systems. Research Journal of Engineering and Technology; 4: 4 (295-299).

5.Swaminathan V, Santhosh K, Sivanandham M, Karpagam N (2013). A Review of Immunopotentiating Plants of the Orients. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; 2: 5 (3538-3553).

6.Swaminathan V, Prabhu S, Karpagam N (2013). Biochemical and in silico Clotting activity of Latex from Asclepias curassavica.L. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences; 4: 4 (542 – 552).

Work Experience

Demonstrator

Introduction to Biochemistry Jan. 2017 – Apr. 2017

Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University

Nucleic Acid Biochemistry Sept. 2016 – Dec. 2016

Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University

Introduction to Molecular Biology and Genetics Jan. 2016 – Apr. 2016

Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University

Interests/Achievements

BioReadyTM Research Assistant Jan. 2017

Online trainee, Public Health Agency of Canada Sept. 2015 – Dec. 2015

References

Available upon request.

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