About Me
Motivated MSc Biotechnology graduate with a strong academic record, consistently recognized for excellence in studies. Experienced in computational biology through internships and college projects. Seeking a role utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills in a biotechnology company.
Education
Master of Science in Biotechnology | St. Mary’s College, Thrissur | University of Calicut | Result: 81%
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology | Mercy College, Palakkad | University of Calicut | Result: [hidden]
Higher Secondary | Biology with Multimedia and Web Technology | CBSE | Result: 85%
Projects
Undergraduate Project: A comparative study on antibacterial activity, phytochemical analysis, and total phenolic content of whole leaf extracts of Psidium guajava and Ocimum tenuiflorum plant | 2022
Postgraduate Project: Evaluation of Biofilm Inhibition Property of Microbially Fabricated Copper Nanoparticles against Staphylococcus aureus | 2024
Internships and Course Works
Summer Internship: Computational Biology at Bversity | 2023
NIH Course: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research | 2024-2025
NPTEL Course: Food Safety and Quality Control | Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India | 2021
Alison Courses: Good Clinical Practice, Quality Assurance Techniques and Methodologies | 2024
G-TEC Course: Computer Education on Web Design and Development | 2018
Skills
Soft Skills: Excellent attention to details, Decision making, Problem solving, Written and verbal communication, Teamwork, Negotiation, Adaptability, Critical thinking
Languages: English (Fluent), Malayalam (Native), Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Software Proficiency: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Python, MySQL, Web development
Laboratory Skills: ELISA, RIA, PCR, Antimicrobial assays, Phytochemistry, Chromatography, Biochemistry
Quality Assurance/Control: QA/QC, GMP, GLP, GCP, SOP
Regulatory Knowledge: Compliance with regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA)
Bioinformatics Skills: Primer designing, NGS Sequencing, BLAST, Molecular docking
Achievements
University 1st Rank Holder in BSc Biotechnology | 2022
University 3rd Rank Holder in MSc Biotechnology | 2024
Chief Minister’s Student Excellence Award for meritorious aggregate achievement in UG | 2022 | Kerala
UG and PG Class Topper
Certificate in Paper Presentation: IGNITE Paper presentation competition on Analytical methods to identify microplastics on surgical facemasks and study of microbial degradation of microplastics | 2023
V Aswathi
20/372 NVS Raju House Kalvakkulam, Palakkad 678001, Kerala, India
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Cover Letter:
Respected Hiring Manager,
I hope you are doing well. I am V Aswathi, a recent postgraduate in Biotechnology. I’m interested in applying for a genome analyst position within your organization. I have an excellent academic record, securing the first rank in my BSc program and the third rank in my MSc program at my university. Additionally, I have completed an internship in computational biology, which helped me strengthen my analytical and data interpretation skills.
My background has provided me with experience in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), human genetics, and genome sequencing. I am skilled in quality control (QC) analysis of NGS data, variant interpretation (NGS/Sanger sequencing), and generating test reports. Having worked in computational biology, I can bridge laboratory work with bioinformatics, ensuring a comprehensive approach to data analysis.
Please find my resume attached for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
V Aswathi