BINDU MURALIDHAR
**** * ********* ******, *******, IL - 60616
**********@*****.**.**
OBJECTIVE
Seeking full time job opportunities, where my skills and responsible work ethic will add value to the enterprise.
EDUCATION
Master of Biology - Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL May 2012
Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology - PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India July 2008
SKILLS
• Genomic and Plasmid DNA isolation, DNA/RNA extraction, Genotyping using PCR, SDS Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blot, Aseptic Cell culture and sampling techniques
• Familiar with Laminar air flow working conditions, sterilization, autoclave and media preparation techniques with GLP
• Mouse lung tissue extraction and preservation
• Protein structure prediction tools like Rasmol, Cn3D, genome sequencing using BLAST and FASTA, MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL April 2012-Present
Lab Assistant in Biological Sciences Division
• Conduct DNA/RNA isolation and genotyping using PCR, Gel Electrophoresis & Western analysis adhering to GLP.
• Carry out mice dissection, tissue fixation, and processing of samples following GLP/cGMP.
• Record experimental data, maintain updated lab notebook.
Syngene International Limited – A Biocon Company, Bangalore, India July 2008-Dec 2008
Packing Material Analyst intern in Quality Control Department
• Evaluated quality of active drug ingredient.
• Assisted in data recording, reviewing documents and daily calibration of equipment.
• Performed variety of administrative duties including data entry, data verification & computer work.
PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India Jan 2008-June 2008
Student Assistant in Department of Biotechnology
• Assisted professor in preparing course materials & presentation slides for all lecture sessions during the semester.
• Worked in project involving cloning of LecA gene from Pseudomonas aeruginosa using pET28 vector and successfully obtained desired clones.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL Aug 2011-May 2012
Internet Lab Developer at IIT Online Technical Services
• Worked on producing lecture videos by editing recorded sessions from DVD’s, syncing presentation slides using Accordent Presenter Plus software, making PDF files using Adobe Acrobat reader, which is finally uploaded on to the server for students to view.
Hewlett-Packard Global Soft Limited, Bangalore, India Jan 2009- July 2009
Technical Support Engineer – Level One
• Provided online technical assistance to overseas business end users, by efficient use of knowledge database to resolve issues like bad network connectivity.
• Assistance and guidance for new network set up.
• Installation/repair of programs and applications with the help of live computer control, general computer hardware/software assistance.
• Raised tickets for important issues requiring immediate assistance as high priority.