Quality Control Specimen Processing

KIRUTHIKA KANDASAMY

HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey ****0 747-***-****

**********@*****.*** **********@*****.**.**

o7 years of progressive technical and functional experience specializing in analysis, design and development of assays and testing of enzymes, microbial infections on plants and animals, Quality Control and Quality Analysis with a strong background on Biotech related Technologies and Quality control of manufacturing industry with a Master of philosophy in Biotechnology.

oSpecialized knowledge in AAS, HPLC, UV SPEC, INFRA RED for used to determine the concentration of DNA, RNA or protein.

o2 years of hands on technical and teaching experience in biotech lab, assist in preparation of SOP (standard operating procedure), perform validation experiments.

oExpertise in media preparation, sterility testing, specimen processing, endotoxin testing, media optimization, optimization of analytical methods, sterilization of media, validation of equipment, molecular techniques, monitoring, change control, deviations, CAPAs, BMR and BPR and documentation for internal record and external audit purposes.

oPassionate, Self-motivated, Positive attitude, Quick learner, multitasking, highly organized. Problem Solving, good communication skills, strong technical writing skills and critical thinking abilities. Report Health and Safety incidents, skilled at managing interactions with a wide array of personality types with complete professionalism and courtesy in resolving personal and technical issues. Efficient time management and multitasking. Well-versed in enforcing laboratory safety to cultivate safe and productive work environments with a knowledge of GLP following company policies and SOPs ensuring the company’s safety. Knowledge of ISO standards, WHMIS, USP, and excellent in cGMP. Proficiency in computer software programs (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook).

EDUCATION

Master of Philosophy Biotechnology 05/2010 Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.

Master of science Biotechnology 05/2008 Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.

Bachelor of Science Biotechnology 05/2006 Maharaja college for women, Erode.

CERTIFICATE COURSE

ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROPHOTOMETER. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.

HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.

UV VISIBLE DOUBLE BEAM SPECTROMETER. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.

TRANSFORM INFRARED SPECTROPHOTOMETER. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.

Multi-tasking

Situational Adaptability

Technical communications

Forward thinking

Project management

Effective Listening

Fast learner

Problem solving

Operates in level II biosafety lab. Operated in laminar airflow hood.

Pipetting, Aseptic technique, Chromatography procedures, Florescence microscopy

DNA isolation and purification, Plasmid transformation and recombination procedures

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer

High Performance Liquid Chromatography

UV Visible Double Beam Spectrometer

Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer

PCR, Protein structure visualization, Restriction digestion

Gel Electrophoresis DNA, RNA, and Proteins, ELISA and Western Blotting

Basic Molecular biology techniques, Basic Microbiology Techniques, Plant tissue culture techniques

Safe handling of common laboratory animals, In Vivo- Animal handling, Breeding, Dissection and Immunization, Immunological tests. Flow cytometry, cytokines, chemokine and cell-based assays.

Bioinformatics online tools and techniques, Protein docking

Lab setting

Paint manufacturing technique.

Viscosity and drawdown.

WORK HISTORY

Robertet, Inc. Mount Olive, New Jersey Currently working

Assistant Lab tech

Perform organoleptic evaluations to render as disposition.

Perform Specific Gravity, FTIR, Refractive Index, Optical Rotation and GC.

Maintain Lab Management system. Recording and reporting analytical results. Updating various other systems as per procedure.

Investigates non-conformances. Compiles and analyzes test information to determine root causes and corrective actions.

Ability to provide information or documentation when requested i.e., Specifications, Certificate of Analysis

Maintain laboratory. Required to clean and organize work area.

Maintain lab equipment. Validate instruments as required by procedure and ensure that instruments are routinely cleaned.

Understand and execute all necessary requirements for ISO 9001

Remain accountable for all defined responsibilities as defined by ISO 9001 process flows.

BENJAMIN AND MOORE Flanders, New Jersey. 08/2022 to 04/2023

LAB TECH

Manufacturing small scale paints and checking the quality of paints using a variety of techniques.

Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and maintain supplies inventory levels.

Maintains current knowledge of quality guidelines and regulations (GxP).

Participated in laboratory investigations, technology transfer, validations, and R&D projects.

Responsible for performing routine and specialized analytical/compendia testing of raw materials in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsible for working in a team atmosphere and meeting the needs of internal, as well as external customers.

Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

OPERON BIOTECH 01/2012 to 12/2016

BIOTECHNOLOGIST CHENNAI, TAMILNADU

Perform raw material, intermediate, final product testing; and soil testing for enzymes: Bioburden and Endotoxin tests. Support all non-routine testing such as validations and any other required studies. Document results clearly and accurately. supporting the industry with full-spectrum soil testing for crop production. From determining nutrient content and soil composition to other characteristics such as acidity and salinity. Interpret results by comparing them against appropriate specifications and/or requirements.

Collect water samples from various water and wastewater sites.

Pipetting, Aseptic Technique.

Collection of DNA, RNA samples from microbes, maintain the cell culture.

Maintain, adjust, and clean laboratory equipment.

Analyze sample testing data and submit findings to applicable health and water quality departments.

Perform environmental monitoring (viable and non-viable).

Perform bioburden, endotoxin and growth promotion tests.

Knowledge on microbiology and testing, principles, theories, practices and methodology to align with current procedures and Pharmacopoeias.

Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and maintain supplies inventory levels.

Maintains current knowledge of quality guidelines and regulations (GxP).

Participated in laboratory investigations, technology transfer, validations and R&D projects.

Responsible for performing routine and specialized analytical/compendia testing of raw materials in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsible for working in a team atmosphere and meeting the needs of internal, as well as external customers.

Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

ASSISTANT LECTURER 06/2011 to 11/2011

KONGU COLLEGE KARUR, TAMILNADU

Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Distinguished record of ongoing research, teaching, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor

Participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

Develop strategies for programmatic development of sleep and circadian sciences and serve as a resource for UA COM-P faculty seeking to develop inter-disciplinary sleep research initiatives and respond to emerging opportunities.

Cultivate research partnerships with other University partners and affiliates and UAHS units and with academic and nonacademic research entities outside the University.

ASSISTANT LECTURER 06/2010 to 04/2011

SFR SIVAKASI, TAMILNADU

Teaching undergraduate courses including majors’ introductory biology, genetics, microbiology, and courses in specialty. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; summer teaching opportunities are also available.

Teach courses in introductory biology, core curriculum (non-majors), and upper division and graduate courses in area of specialization.

Engage undergraduates and graduates in research.

Teach introductory biology courses, and contribute to the core curriculum and upper division courses in area of specialization (e.g., field-based herpetology and vertebrate biology) Statement of research and plans

OPERON BIOTECH 06/2007 to 12/2007

BCIL CHENNAI, TAMILNADU

Serve as a hands-on technician performing molecular biology assays, including DNA isolation, DNA sequencing, PCR amplification, protein purification and Western blots.

Assist with protocol development, design and review; verification and validation of medication safety; recruitment of study participants; administration of informed consents; sample and study document preparation; and data collection, interpretation and analysis.

Provide accurate statistical analysis of clinical data and prepare thorough reports in accordance with internal guidelines and federal regulations.

Sudha Hospitals, ERODE.

Monitor and analyze microbial cultures and samples using specialist computer software and a range of identification methods and clinical trials. Identifying fungal, parasitic, viral and bacterial infections. testing the strength and virulence of microbes. Using a variety of biochemical and molecular methods to determine organisms that cause infection. Collaborating and liaising with healthcare professionals and industrial or clinical colleagues. Recording, analyzing and interpreting data writing research papers, reports, and reviews. Undertaking work aimed at helping to prevent the spread of infections within hospital. carrying out research into specific diseases

Central Sericulture Research And Training Institute, Mysore.

Isolation and purification of mulberry plants DNA, finding the disease of silkworm, collecting DNA from silkworms and mulberry plants by using PCR and electrophoresis methods in biotech tools and techniques as per laboratory SOP, Gmp regulations and laboratory safety rules in performing all laboratory functions.

BIOTECH INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAMME, DELHI. PRODUCTION OF XYLANASE FROM BACILLUS SPS

PAPER PUBLICATION

“Pseudomonas fluorescens is an Effective Probiotic against Fish-Pathogenic Vibrio sp” on international Journal of

Biological Technology (2010):1(2):118-123. “ISSN: 0976 – 4313, www.gbtrp.com.”

“Isolation and Polymerization of DNA from Mulberry Plant”-Central Sericulture Research and Training Institute, Mysore.

“Studies on Extracellular Lipase Production by Pencillium citrinum from Petroleum Contaminated Soil”- University of Madras, CAS in Botany, Guindy, Chennai.

“Production of Xylanase Enzyme from Bacillus sps”- Operon Biotech Pvt Ltd, Ticel Biopark, Chennai.

“In vitro Organogenesis from Stem Derived Callus of Pedalium murex” - Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.

“Improvement of Black Gram Plant Escalation by Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria Bacillus in Rice Field

Soil”- The Standard Fireworks College for Women, Sivakasi.

1.National seminar on “Current Biotechnology & Microbiology Research-2007”- “GENOTYPIC

DIFFERENTATION ON RAPD MARKERS”.

2.National seminar on “Recent Trends in Applied microbiology-2007”- “STUDIES ON INTEGRATED EFFECT OF RHIZOBIUM ON EXTHASSAK”.

3.National seminar on “Recent Advances in Modern Biology-2007”- “TRANSGENIC PLANTS”.

4.State level Seminar on “Recent Trends in Microbiology”- “PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION OF XYLANASE ENZYME IN INDUSTRY LEVEL”.

5.State level Seminar on “Recent Trends in Microbiology”- “PSEUDOMONAS FLUORESCENS IS AN EFFECTIVE PROBIOTIC AGAINST FISH-PATHOGENIC VIBRIO SP”.

6.Participated a conference on Environmental Monitoring and Sustainable (EMSUD 2011) and Presented a Paper “STUDIES ON EXTRACELLULAR LIPASE PRODUCTION BY PENICILLIUM CITRINUM FROM PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SOIL”.

1.Workshop on “BIOENGINEERING”.

2.Workshop on “TECHNIQUES IN IMMUNOLOGY”.

REFERENCE

Dr.C.Ravinder Singh Chief Scientist, Research & Innovation

Aakash Green Research Pvt. Ltd., Business Bay,

Dubai, U.A.E.

Ph- +91-960**-*****

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