Niranjan M
Summary: As a Biotechnology graduate with a passion for bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing, seeking to apply expertise in wet and dry lab techniques, data analysis, and scientific software to cutting-edge genomic research; committed to contributing innovative, sustainable solutions in healthcare and positively impacting industry and society. Adaptable, multilingual, and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to research excellence in regenerative medicine, genetics, and immunology.
Professional Experience
LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Molecular Genetics Executive
Responsibilities:
- Performed DNA and RNA extraction from various sample types using manual and automated methods, ensuring quality control with Nanodrop, Qubit, and Gel Electrophoresis.
- Conducted quantitative PCR, Y Chromosome Microdeletion assays, and MLPA for gene expression analysis and chromosomal aneuploidy detection, operating advanced genetic analyzers with precision.
- Documented experimental data in Excel and Batch Production Records (BPR), adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
StemCyte India Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Customer Delight Executive
Responsibilities:
- Collaborated with gynecologists to discuss advancements in stem cell technology and generate leads, fostering professional relationships.
- Guided preservation plans for stem cells, ensuring optimal storage strategies and seamless communication between patients and laboratories.
- Managed client enrollment, payment collection, and agreement signing, while maintaining CRM systems and generating Service and Agreement Reports (SAR).
Educational Background
MSc Hons Biotechnology
CGPA: 7.86
BSc Biotechnology
Percentage: 74%
12th (PCMB)
Percentage: 83%
10th
CGPA: 9.8
Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Jul 2021 – May 2023
Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore
Jul 2018 – May 2021
State Board of Kerala
Jun 2017 – May 2018
Central Board of Secondary Examination
Jun 2015 – May 2016
Trainings & Internships
Rajiv Gandhi Centre of Biotechnology
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Project Intern – Bioinformatics facility
Skills:
- Proficient in Linux/UNIX (Ubuntu) environments, remote machine management (SSH), and programming in Python and R for bioinformatics workflows.
- Skilled in NGS data analysis, including quality control, pre-processing, and visualization using tools like SeqMonk, IGV, and R (e.g., ggplots, volcano plots, scatterplots)
- Worked on HUSH complex-mediated immune response to retroelement invasion, utilizing RNA-seq and CUT&RUN pipelines with tools like Bowtie2, HISAT2, MACS2, SAMtools, Bedtools, and DeepTools.
Eminent Biosciences
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Aug 2024
Feb 2024- Sep 2024
Ahalia Hospitals
Palakkad, Kerala, India
June – July 2022
Responsibilities:
- Isolated DNA from clinical samples and performed PCR to amplify coding and non-coding regions, ensuring accuracy for downstream analyses.
- Conducted Sanger sequencing for DNA sequence determination; designed and validated primers to improve PCR efficiency and specificity.
- Annotated genes and performed bioinformatics analyses to interpret sequencing data, utilizing diverse tools and databases to understand gene functions and detect genetic variations.
Rapture Biotech
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
May 2019
Feb 2024- Sep 2024
Responsibilities:
- Synthesized silver and copper nanoparticles using chemical reduction and green synthesis.
- Characterized their size, shape, and crystalline structure using UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, SEM, and XRD13.
- Applied bioinformatics tools and databases to analyze genetic and protein data, employing sequence alignment and structural modeling techniques to understand biological functions.
Certifications & Skills
- Gel electrophoresis
- DNA/RNA extraction
- PCR
- Genetic analyzer
- RNA-seq analysis
- Primer design
- Gene mapper
- Bio-Python
- Bioinformatics & Data analysis
- Linux Ubuntu environments
- Shell scripting
- R programming, Python
- Sequence alignment
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