Malavika B
EDUCATION
Amity University Uttar Pradesh – UP, India October 2022- June 2024
Amity Institute of virology and immunology –
Master of Science in Medical Microbiology
CGPA: 9.34/10.00
Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies, SME- Kottayam, Kerala July 2016- March 2021
(affiliated by Mahatma Gandhi University)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience
(NIMHANS- Institute of National Importance) – Project Intern; Bangalore, Karnataka- INDIA. January 2024 – June 2024
▪ Project and Training on Medical Lab and Clinical Samples
▪ Training on MALDI-TOF, Vitek-2, Nephelometer, MGIT, BAC-TEC, Fluorescent Microscope, Medical Sample Processing like CSF, Brain Abscess Pus, Bone Flap, Brain Tissue etc.
▪ Project: Comparison of Two Phenotypic Methods for the Detection of Carbapenemase Production in Escherichia coli in Clinical Samples.
▪ Under the Guidance of Prof H.B Veena Kumari, HOD of Neuromicrobiology NIMHANS
Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI-Delhi University) – Trainee; Delhi – INDIA.
June 2023-July 2023
▪ Virology Unit Training on Virology Techniques
▪ Hands-on Experience and Training on Virological Techniques like Egg Embryo Inoculation, RT-PCR, MTT Assay, Cell Culture, Virus Propagation, Virus Infection, Immunofluorescence Assay, Plasmid Isolation, Conventional PCR, SDS Page, Western Blotting.
Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology – Project Noida, UP- INDIA September 2023 – November 2023
▪ Project on Collection of Water Sample from Flood Areas and Isolating and Identifying the Microbial Diversity in Flood Water throughout the Delhi Flood Areas, Under the Guidance of Dr. Somnath S Pai
Believers Church Medical College Hospital – Intern; Thiruvalla, Kerala- INDIA April 2019 – May 2019 and June 2021 – August 2021
▪ Experience in Microbiology Department and Molecular Laboratory
▪ Experience in COVID-19 Sample Collection and Detection – TRUENAT, GENEXPERT, ID NOW
Al Salama Diagnostic Centre – Trainee; Malappuram, Kerala- INDIA Sept 2021 – Dec 2021
▪ Laboratory Diagnosis of SARSCOV-2 using Real-Time RT PCR Assay
▪ Well Experienced in Sample Collection, Processing, Isolation of Viral RNA and Molecular Detection
▪ Aware of Maintaining a Molecular Lab
Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute (AHRI) – Intern; Thiruvananthapuram- INDIA May – June 2017
▪ Experience in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, and Blood Bank Departments
Certifications
▪ Delegate of Immunocon 50 at AIIMS Delhi
▪ Delegate of 6th International Conference on Inborn Immunity Error – Foundation for Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases – FPID
▪ Introduction to Professional Scientific Communication – IIT Kanpur & NPTEL
▪ Neuroimmuno Conference – AIVI and AINN
▪ Jun 2019 – Inter University Seminar Program
▪ Hepatitis C Awareness Program
▪ AIDS and Other STD’s Awareness Program
▪ Hosted and Volunteered Hepatitis B Vaccination Camp at CPAS, Kottayam
▪ Participation Certificate in National Symposium on “One Health for a Pandemic Free Future” (ICAR)
Achievements
▪ First Rank Holder in MSc. Medical Microbiology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh(AUUP)
SKILLS
MTT Assay, Pipetting, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Mammalian Cell Culture, Virus Propagation, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Sample Management, Quality Control, Clinical Microbiological Techniques, Clinical Sample Processing, MALDI-TOF MS, Vitek 2, MGIT, Fluorescent Microscope, Serological Techniques, TRUENAT, GENEXPERT, ID NOW
Language
English, Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit (Basics), German (Basics)
References
- Dr. Priyanka Sharma
Asst. Prof Amity University
Contact: +91 [Phone Hidden]
Email: [Email Hidden] - Dr. Shweta Saraswat
Asst. Prof Amity University
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Cover Letter:
Dear HR manager,
I am writing to express my keen interest in the Clinical Research Associate position at Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd, as advertised on LinkedIn. With a strong academic foundation and a diverse range of practical experiences, I am confident I possess the skills and dedication to excel in this role and contribute significantly to your team’s success. My experience encompasses a comprehensive range of microbiological techniques and analyses. My tenure at NIMHANS, VPCI, and Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology provided me with a robust theoretical and practical understanding of microbiological principles. Additionally, my roles at Believers Church Medical College Hospital and Al Salama Diagnostic Centre offered invaluable hands-on experience in clinical microbiology, including COVID-19 diagnostics, sample processing, and molecular techniques. These experiences have cultivated my ability to deliver accurate and timely results while adhering to stringent quality standards in fast-paced environments. My technical proficiency includes expertise in MALDI-TOF MS, Vitek 2, MGIT, fluorescent microscopy, serological techniques, TRUENAT, GENEXPERT, ID NOW, MTT assay, pipetting, agarose gel electrophoresis, mammalian cell culture, virus propagation, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sample management, quality control, and clinical microbiological techniques. This skill set, coupled with my experience in clinical sample processing, positions me as a strong candidate for this role. I am eager to apply my skills and knowledge for the Institution. I have attached my resume for your review, which provides further details of my qualifications and experiences. Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and expertise can contribute to your team’s objectives.
Sincerely,
Malavika B
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