DIKSHA KAUR

Phone: 437-***-**** Email: adydm8@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dikshakaurofficial Address: 45 Railroad St, #2107, Brampton, ON - L6X 1G4, Canada SUMMARY

Highly skilled and dedicated biotechnology professional with 5.5 years of experience in Research and Development, process engineering, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry & plant-tissue culture. Seeking a challenging role in the Industrial Biotech, Healthcare Biotech or AgriBiotech where I can utilize my expertise to drive innovation, deliver high-quality results, and contribute to the advancement of research and development.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Product Research & Development, Molecular Techniques, PCR, Electrophoresis, Microbiology Techniques, Bacteria Culture, Cell Culture, Biochemistry Techniques, SDS-PAGE, Spectrophotometer, Enzyme/Protein Extraction, Plant Tissue Culture Techniques, Product Formulations, Bioinformatics Tools. OTHER SKILLS

Leadership, Team Management, Hands on Training to Interns, Documentation Organizational ability, Troubleshooting Skills, Excellent Analytical Skills, Market Research, Critical Writing, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Presentations & academic conferences, Self-motivated and super passionate about biotechnology and innovation. EXPERIENCE (5.5+ YEARS)

1. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST (Kxeta Health, Chandigarh, India) Industrial Biotech – Experience 1.5 Years – [Jan 2022 – May 2023]

Primarily work on Research & Development of Innovative Health Supplements at Kxeta Health

Responsible for formulation of new products, processing techniques, third party testing, compliance, complete nutrition profile & product approval with FDA.

Worked with 150+ ingredients, including enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics & sweeteners. Evaluate different ingredients for their functionality, nutritional value, and sensory attributes, and optimize their use to achieve desired product characteristics.

Conducted research on novel food ingredients, emerging technologies, and biotechnological processes applicable to Vegan Protein Powder, such as Analysis of functional properties of proteins, applications of enzymes, etc.

Implemented Quality Control protocols and developed assays to assess protein content, composition, and purity. Conducted risk assessments, monitor manufacturing processes for Raw Materials, Pre-mixtures & Final Products.

Assisted in optimization of manufacturing processes for Pea Protein Isolate such as Protein Extraction, Separation, Ultrafiltration, Precipitation & Purification.

Also Launched a new Product under Kxeta Health named “Berries + Detox '' containing Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother (10% Acetic Acid), enzymes, prebiotics, probiotics, etc.

Responsible for maintaining compliance with India FSSAI, Canada Health, USA FDA, GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, import & export docs.

Collaborating with other team members, stakeholders, and clients. 2. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (Indian Council of Agriculture Research-Indian Institute of Maize Research, India)

AgriBiotech – Experience 3+ Years – [Nov 2018 - Oct 2021]

As a Research Assistant at ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana, I worked on a project focused on Rapid estimation of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) to increase farmer remuneration.

Responsibilities included fieldwork, collecting and analyzing maize samples for QPM estimation, and ensuring data accuracy. Developed a comprehensive database to streamline data collection, improving efficiency and facilitating reliable results.

Conducted research on “Developing assays for improving protein quality in maize”.

Designed and conducted experiments involving molecular techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), gel electrophoresis, gene cloning, and sequencing.

Performed microbial culturing, isolation, and identification using techniques like streaking, plating, and microscopy.

Analyzed and interpreted data obtained from experiments, including the use of bioinformatics tools for sequence analysis.

Assisted in the development and optimization of molecular assays & biochemical assays for the detection and quantification of specific molecules or enzymatic activities and for specific research objectives.

Conducted protein isolation, purification, and characterization using techniques like SDS-PAGE

(Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis), Western blotting, and enzyme assays.

Maintained and managed lab equipment, reagents, plant genetic resources, tissue culture collections and supplies necessary for biochemical experiments.

Contributed to the preparation of research reports, scientific publications, and presentations.

Analyzed experimental data, including statistical analysis of the results, interpretation of the data, and presentation of the findings in written and oral formats.

Collaborated with other researchers and stakeholders to carry out research projects and share findings.

Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards related to laboratory work.

Responsible for maintaining accurate records of experimental procedures, protocols, and results.

Actively participated in workshops and seminars, staying updated with advancements in agricultural research and contributing to the dissemination of project findings.

Provided training to research interns and oversaw the management of the research team. 3. RESEARCH ASSISTANT (School of Biotechnology, Punjab Agriculture University, India) AgriBiotech – Experience 1+ Years – [Nov 2014- Oct 2015]

Performed aseptic techniques for the culture, maintenance, and propagation of plant cells, tissues, and organs.

Developed and optimized protocols for plant tissue culture, including media preparation, sterilization, and growth conditions.

Conducted various experiments involving plant transformation, regeneration, and genetic engineering.

Monitoring and evaluating plant growth and development in tissue culture systems. Collecting and analyzing data related to plant tissue culture experiments.

Involved in conducting laboratory techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and phenotypic characterization of plant materials.

EDUCATION

2016-2018 Masters of Biotechnology Panjab University, Chandigarh 89.08% 2013-2016 Bachelors of Biotechnology Panjab University, Chandigarh 78.70% PATENTS

An Indian Patent Application has been filed for the Research done on Project- “Rapid Estimation of QPM for increased farmer remuneration” to the Indian Patent Office. The Reference number is Re: Indian Patent Application: 202*********.

Identified Nitrogen-Fixing Microbial strain while working on Project- “Bacterial diversity analysis of rice-wheat and maize-wheat Cropping systems.” Following are the GenBank accession numbers for the seven sequences of nitrogen-fixing microbial stains submitted to NCBI:

■ SUB116394221_1382 OP249498

■ SUB11945177 2 OP247564

■ SUB11945177 3 OP247565

■ SUB11945177 4 OP247566

■ SUB11945177 5 OP247567

■ SUB11945177 6 OP247568

■ SUB11945177 7 OP247569

PUBLICATIONS

Chapter 9 “Benefits and Biohazards of Microbial Recombinants” is Published in book Microbial Diversity, Interventions and Scope pp:123-134 on 26th June,2020 by publisher Springer, Singapore.

Research paper entitled “Genome Annotation of Uncharacterized Protein in Corynebacterium diphtheria” has been published in volume 7 issue 10 October, 2018 pp: 44-50 in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR).

AWARDS

Gold Medalist and merit list holder at Panjab University in M.Sc. biotechnology session 2018

1st Rank among all colleges of Panjab University in M.Sc. Biotechnology in 2018

Bagged scholarship from Panjab University in 2019 REFERENCES

● Karan Dev – Head of R&D, Kxeta Health, Chandigarh, India, adydm8@r.postjobfree.com

● Dr. Alla Singh – Sr Scientist, ICAR-IIMR, PAU Campus, Ludhiana, adydm8@r.postjobfree.com

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