Microbiologist

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Jenney Rodrigues

Career Objective

To emulate myself to a field of Life Science where I can utilize and develop my expertise and skills, coupled with my knowledge and understanding of Microbiology, to progress into a prominent Microbiologist, so as to discover newer and newer scientific findings for my personal and organizational success.

I seek a meaningful and rewarding position as a Microbiologist thereby facilitating me to perform better while managing and developing my research activities and responsibilities.

Microbiological Proficiency

• Microbiological techniques: Microscopy and staining Techniques, Bacterial growth curve, Biochemical identification of microbes, Selective Isolation of different microbes from various sources including clinical samples, Enumeration of microbes, Biofilm production and quantification, Quality Control studies of different media and reagents.

• Instruments worked with: Autoclave, Centrifuges, Colorimeters, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Nanospectrophotometer, pH meter, Lab scale Fermenter, Lyophilizer, Colony Counter, Laminar Air Flow, Shakers, Electrophoresis unit especially Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis(PFGE), Thermal Cycler, Gel Documentation system and ELIZA Plate Reader.

• Molecular Biological Techniques: Genomic DNA and RNA Extraction from microbes, Plasmid Isolation, Ligation, Transformation, PCR-Virulence, Serotyping and RAPD, Restriction and Ligation, PFGE.

• Immunological Techniques: Agglutination, Precipitation, Blood Grouping and counts, Blood sugar and Cholesterol estimation, WIDAL and VDRL, serogrouping and Brucella Dot ELIZA.

• Biochemical and Analytical Techniques: Protein purification & estimation, Bioassay of antibiotics and Vitamins, Chromatography and Antimicrobial activity.

Work Experience

• Worked at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Dona Paula in Dr. Chandralata Raghukumar’s Marine Biotechnology laboratory for 2 weeks doing analysis of water samples (2006)

• Worked as a lecturer at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa Goa, Microbiology Department for 2 years, from 2006-2008. Lectured and conducted laboratory experiments in Microbiology, for the under graduates students of Microbiology and Biotechnology.

• Worked as a Junior Research Fellow (Microbiologist) in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Complex for Goa at the Animal Science Department, Public Health Section under the guidance of Dr. S.B. Barbuddhe, Senior Research Scientist on a prestigious Project ‘’InGeLis’ - Indo-German Consortium for Epidemiology and Comparative Genomics of Listeria’ for 2 years 2008-2010; ‘InGeLis’: is a project funded by the Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India and the International bureau of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

• Worked as an Assistant Professor at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa Goa, in the Microbiology Department for the academic year, 2010-2011. Taught theory papers as well as conducted laboratory experiments in Microbiology for the first and second year undergraduate students. Besides, taught environmental studies for the second semester to the students of the F.Y. B.A. and B.Com.

• Worked as an Assistant Professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa Goa, Department of Microbiology for the academic year 2010-2011. Taught a paper in Food Microbiology for Masters of Science degree in dietetics and food service management Course.

Project Undertaken

Practical Project on “Acne” 2003-2004 (Final Year Degree (B. Sc. Microbiology))

Project Guide for

1. Third Year Degree Theory Project on “Oral Microbial Infections” 2006-2007.

2. Third Year Degree Theory Project on “Listeria: not gone, not forgotten” 2007- 2008.

3. Third Year Degree Practical Project on “Study on Enzyme producing Microorganisms from Mangrove Soil” 2007-2008

Career Achievements and Scientific contributions

• Core Member of the ‘InGeLis’ team that successfully created a fully functional India’s first ever web based Listerial Database (www.icargoa.res.in/ilcd)

• Designed a virulence PCR based Listeria diagnostic kit

• Trained and conducted practical sessions for various students as well as veterinarian doctors from various Universities in India on microbiological and molecular biology techniques.

• Ph.D. research on ‘Isolation and Characterization of Listeria from seafood and hypersaline environments’ - July 2010 - July 2011

Seminars Participated

• State Level Seminar on “Internationalization of Higher Education” held in St Xavier’s College in Association with H.R. College, Mumbai on 14th November 2006.

• State Level Workshop on “Mentoring Practices in Higher Education” held in St. Xavier’s College in Association with All India Association for Christian Higher Education, New Delhi, on 29th November 2006.

• Regional Seminar on “Marine Microbial Interactions” held by the Dept. of Microbiology at Goa University on the 1st-2nd March 2007.

• Faculty Enrichment program on the topic “GeneratioNext: Issues and Challenges” held at St. Xavier’s College on 30th -31st March 2007.

• “Faculty Enrichment program on the topic “Adolescence and its implications” held at St. Xavier’s College on 17th -18thMarch 2008

• 20th Indian Convention of Food Scientist and Technologists held at NIMHANS Bengaluru on 21st-23rd December 2009.

• XVII International Symposium on Problems of Listeriosis (ISOPOL) held at Porto Portugal on 5th -8th May 2010.

• Seminar on “Biodiversity: a Goan Perspective” held on 4th September 2010 at ICAR Research complex for Goa, Old Goa.

Seminar Organized

• State Level Seminar on “Sugar after 40” held in St. Xavier’s College organized by the Dept. of Microbiology and Biotechnology in Association with Vrundavan Hospital and Research Center on 28th November 2006.

• National seminar on “Recent Advances in the Discovery and use of Bioactive Molecules” held at NIO Goa organized by the School of Biosciences –St. Xavier’s college in Association with NIO on the 7th and 8th of March 2008.

• National Symposium on “Microbial Diversity and its applications in Health, Agriculture and Industry” held on 4th-5th March 2011 at ICAR Research complex for Goa, Old Goa.

Scientific Publications

• Author of Poster Paper entitled “Prevalence of Listeria species in seafood processing industry and markets in Goa” at 20th Indian Convention of Food Scientist and Technologist, 21st-23rd December 2009, Bengaluru.

• Author of Poster Paper entitled “Characterization of Listeria isolated from seafood” 17th International Symposium on Problems of Listeriosis, 5th-8th May 2010, Porto Portugal.

• Co-author Paper entitled “Incidence and genetic variability of Listeria species from three milk processing plants” Food Control Volume 22, Issue 12, December 2011, Pages 1900-1904.

Strengths and Key Skills

• Hardworking, perseverance, enthusiasm and determination to achieve goals are my qualities ensured in a task. I also possess a blend of logic, judgment, observation and creativity. I do have the ability to work under pressure.

• Leadership, Organizing ability and Effective Communication: Aldona Parish Youth President in the year 2002-2003 and vice president in the year 2005-2006 and also organize get – together events, Compere for Local Events.

• Creativity with Scientific Outlook: Designed a model of Municipal Water Treatment Plant for ‘Xavier Utsav 2003’ at St. Xavier’s College-Mapusa (2003-2004), Department of Microbiology.

Professional Qualification(s)

Examination Subject& University Year of Passing Percentage and Class

M. Sc. Microbiology Goa April 2006 A+ (3rd State Rank) (65.38%)

B. Sc. Microbiology Goa April 2004 Distinction (75%)

Educational Qualification(s)

Examination Subject& Board Year of Passing Percentage and Class H.S.S.C.E Science, Goa March 2001 First Class (63%)

S.S.C.E Goa March 1999 First Class (67%)

Awards and Honors

• St. Xavier’s College Management Prize 2002-2003 for obtaining a Distinction at Second year Bachelors level in Microbiology.

• St. Xavier’s College Management Prize 2003-2004 for obtaining a Distinction at Third year Bachelors level in Microbiology.

• Third Rank at the M.Sc. Microbiology examination conducted by Goa University, April 2006.

Personal Profile

Date of Birth: 1st January 1983

Sex: Female

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Indian

Linguistic Proficiency: English, Hindi, Konkani

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