Microbiologist Seeking to Revolutionize the Pharmaceutical Industry with Groundbreaking Research

Summary

Objective: I am seeking a role in pharmaceutical or industrial sector that allows me to use my scientific knowledge and skills. Being a microbiologist, I aspire to dedicate myself in the field of research in upcoming years.

Professional Experience

Microbiologist

• Patanjali Natural Coloroma Pvt. Ltd. – Haridwar, India
  September 2023-March 2025
  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
  November 2022-September 2023
  Responsibilities: Quality Control testing of pharmaceutical products (according to 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: an attempt to explore the mechanism. Co-authors: Dr. Prosun Tribedi, Dr. Poulomi Chakraborty
• Research Work: Worked at Patanjali Natural Coloroma Pvt. Ltd. for the formulation of an antimicrobial agent that mainly consisted of nisin (a natural peptide from lactobacillus spp.) and essential oils (rosemary, lavender, clove bud)

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 modelling

Key Strength

• 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, Quality Control Testing, Research, Laboratory Techniques, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Software Proficiency, Communication Skills, Teamwork

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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.