Summary

Satakshi Thakur is a dedicated microbiologist with a strong background in research. Seeking opportunities in the pharmaceutical or industrial sector to utilize scientific knowledge and skills for continued growth and contribution.

Professional Experience

Microbiologist

• Patanjali Natural Coloroma Pvt. Ltd. – Haridwar, India

Responsibilities: Quality Control testing (microbial parameters) of herbal extracts, Maintenance of aseptic area by environmental and personal monitoring, antibiotic assays, microbial culturing. Formulation of antimicrobial preservative with natural compounds (as a part of R&D team).

• Eastern Healthcare – Haridwar, India

Responsibilities: Quality Control testing of pharmaceutical products (as per Indian and United States Pharmacoepia), daily water testing, handling of cultures.

Education

M.Sc. in Microbiology

Lady Brabourne College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

2020-2022, CGPA: 6.8

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology

T.H.K Jain College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

2017-2020, Percentage: 75.37%

Higher Secondary (CISCE)

Central Modern school, Kolkata, India

2015-17, Percentage: 79.25%

Secondary (CISCE)

Jogamaya Memorial Institute, Kolkata, India

2013-15, Percentage: 81%

Research Experience & Projects

Project work

Mini Review Author: A mini review on the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm effect of thymoquinone on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species co-authored with Dr. Prosun Tribedi and Dr. Poulomi Chakraborty.

Research work

Formulation of an antimicrobial agent at Patanjali Natural Coloroma Pvt. Ltd., primarily composed of nisin and essential oils.

Laboratory Skills

• Microbiology: Microbial Limit test, DNA/RNA extraction, subculturing, Staining, Antibiotic sensitivity assay, MIC, IMViC test, MPN test.
• Molecular Biology & Biotech: PCR, Gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Blotting techniques, Chromatographic techniques.
• Instruments Handled: UV spectrophotometer, Autoclave, Incubators, Laminar Air Flow, Biosafety cabinet, Colony Counter, Centrifuge, Digital analytical balance, pH meter, Turbidity Meter, Dissolution apparatus, Disintegration test apparatus, Sonicator, Fumigator.

Technical Skills

• Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bioinformatics: Basic tools for sequence analysis and molecular modeling

Key Strengths

• Strong academic foundation with research inclination.
• Fast learner and resilient under pressure.
• Team player with critical thinking and scientific approach.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Languages Known

English, Hindi, and Bengali.

Skills: microbiology, research, quality control, laboratory, molecular biology, biotechnology, MS Office, bioinformatics

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Cover Letter:

I am a quality control Microbiologist with 2.5 years of experience in pharmaceutical and FMCG sector. With a sound knowledge of cGMP and GLP I can work well in this industry.