Medical Technologist

Deepthi Rajan

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Profile

Objective Seeking a Research associate position with a Biotechnology firm / Research laboratory with an opportunity for professional growth and skills development and to bring great value by delivering quality results to the organization.

Availability From June, 2010

Key Skills

Proficient with a vast array of instruments, their concepts and technologies, including:

PCR machines pH meter Colony counters U.V spectrophotometer

Gel Doc

HPLC Autoclave

BOD incubators Microscopy

Electronic balance Colorimeter

Centrifuge

Education

2007 to 2009 Master in Biotechnology (March 2009)

Mahatma Gandhi University, Ernakulum, Kerala, India

2004 to 2007 Bachelor in Biotechnology (March 2007)

University of Calicut, Thrissur, Kerala, India

2003 to 2004

2002 Higher secondary- “ Central Board of Secondary Education”

S.N Vidya Bhavan, Chentrappinni, Kerala, India.

S.S.L.C- “ Central Board of Secondary Education”

S.N Vidya Bhavan, Chentrappinni, Kerala, India.

Personal Skills

• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving and stream lining complex work processes.

• Excellent practical and editorial skills with very strong theoretical background in life sciences.

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.

• Proven relationship builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills, strong multitasking and leadership qualities and capability to adjust with the changing timelines.

• Preparation of data reports in clinical trials, problem solving ability and enthusiastic

• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.

Technical Proficiency

• Molecular Biology and protein techniques: Plasmid and genomic DNA and mRNA isolation, DNA sample collection in clinical trials and their analysis in large volumes, ICFs study. Western blotting, standard and real time PCR, RFLP, protein isolation, purification and estimation, primer creation, SDS PAGE.

• Cell culture: Handled different explants culture in plant tissue culture laboratory.

• Chromatography: Gel filtration chromatography, thin layer and paper chromatography, column chromatography.

• Immunological techniques: ELISA, immunodiffusion, cell and immune assays, electrophoresis techniques, handled various therapeutic kits, performed tests on immunoantiserums and antibodies, western blot, antibody sensitivity tests, enzyme immobilization, cell counting methods, blood grouping.

• Genetics: works on Drosophila melanogaster and their ability to mate with other flies producing mutations.

• Microbiology: Microbial media preparation and sterilization, maintenance of microbial stock culture, microbial staining techniques, isolation of pure culture, and isolation of cell clones.

• Biochemistry: Knowledge on major cellular constituents and their metabolism using spectrophotometer to obtain the spectrum of different solutions, QA/QC experiences.

• Estimation: Quantitative estimation of RNA, DNA and protein by biochemical methods.

Work Experience

TRINITY INSTITUTE FOR Performed and guided a group on a Molecular Biology based

BIOTECH RESEARCH, Tripunitura, Cochin project-“Detection of CryIA and CryIIA genes from soil isolated

strains of Bacillus thuringiensis and assessment of its insecticidal

activities on lepidopteron group of insects”.

KERALA AGRICULTURE UNIVERSTITY Classification and characterization of banana varieties of Kerala

(KAU), TRISSUR, KERALA. using Molecular Markers.

Cataloging of Cashew germplasm in Kerala using Molecular

Markers and digitalizing its morphological data.

Standardized in vitro pollination techniques for seeds set in ginger,

turmeric and kaempferia.

CENTER FOR CELLULLAR AND Molecular genetic analysis of megasporogenesis in Arabidopsis

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, Hyderabad AP thaliana: the role of DYAD gene and use of enhancer trap and gene

trap lines of Arabidopsis to study gametogenesis.

Mechanism of homeotic gene regulation in Drosophila.

SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION: Protein tyrosine phosphorylation in the

cell nucleus.

AMALA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL Invitro immunization of human lymphocytes. Experiments with

SCIENCES, THRISSUR, KERALA hybridoma production using lymphnode cells of a cancer patient.

Experiments to induce animals immune system to respond to weak

antigen.

CENTRAL MARINE FISHERIES RESEARCH Molecular characterization of the saline and anoxia tolerant genes.

INSTITUTE (CMFRI), Kochi, Kerala Understanding novel genes that might be involved in imparting

stress tolerance.

Computer Skills

Post graduation diploma in computer applications from St.Mary’s College, Thrissur, Kerala, India

• MS Word

• MS Power point

• MS Excel

• Java

• C, C++

• Visual Basics

National Seminars and Symposia Attended

• “Genetic engineering of plant genomes” at St.Joseph’s College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India.

• “Modern science and technology in India” at St.Mary’s College, Thrissur, Kerala, India.

Volunteer experience

Presently a regular volunteer in El Presby – Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital, Puerto rico. Actively working for the welfare of the patients like

• Ensured the quality control of laboratory functions through hands-on training of personnel in areas including bacteriology, chemistry, and immunology, as well as involved in staff communication, equipment personality.

• Assisting patients and their families at our information desk.

• Providing directional assistance to patients and escorting them through the hospital.

• Service in the pediatrics, maternity, medicine and surgery departments.

• Helping the coworkers with complete dedication on systematic billing, computer and clerical skills.

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