SARATH KUMAR R – Unlocking the Secrets of Plant-Microbe Interactions for a Greener Tomorrow

SARATH KUMAR R

Summary:
A passionate biotechnology professional with expertise in plant-microbe interactions, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, and microbiological techniques. Experienced in conducting scientific experiments, strain validation, and molecular biology techniques, with a strong foundation in plant biotechnology and genetic engineering. Now seeking an opportunity in life science industry roles where I can apply my expertise in biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular biology to drive innovation and contribute to impactful research.

Education:

Secondary School leaving certificate (class 10)
Jawahar Matric Higher Secondary School, Neyveli.
2015-2016
Percentage: [hidden]

Higher Secondary Certificate (class 12)
Jawahar Matric Higher Secondary School, Neyveli.
2017-2018
Percentage: [hidden]

[hidden] Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology
Loyola College, Chennai.
2018-2021
Percentage: 74%

[hidden] Biotechnology
Bharathiar University
2022- 2024
Percentage: 70%

Experience:

Project Associate | National Centre for Biological Science
August 2024 – March 2025
– Worked in a project studying tripartite interaction between plant pathogen Fusarium oxysporum, endophyte Trichoderma, Tomato plants.
– Involved in a project aiming to find interactome of fungal effector in host plant tomato.

Internship Experience:

Summer Intern | ICAR – SBI (Sugarcane Breeding Institute)
May 2023 – June 2023
– Worked on research project “Cryopreservation of Saccharum spontaneum” learning cryopreservation techniques and micropropagation of sugarcane using apical meristem.

Summer Intern | NLC India CARD (Centre for Applied Research and Development)
June 2023
– Worked in microbiological lab learning techniques for preservation of microorganisms and operating biotechnological equipment like fermenter, Scanning electron microscope.

Subject matter expert | Contexto
December 2022 – February 2023
– Resolved doubts in physics, chemistry, biology.
– Addressed 25 doubts daily.

Tutor | Winner’s Tuition centre (Coimbatore)
October 2023 – March 2024
– Taught science (chemistry and biology) for Tamil Nadu state board students from class 6 to 12

Volunteer experience:

Content writer | Biopatrika
June 2023 – January 2024
– Created more than 20 blog posts for Biopatrika’s LinkedIn newsletter Scifocus

Content Expert | Project Insulin
July 2023 – March 2024
– Produced contents and designs for Project Insulin’s social media pages

Certifications and Courses:

1. Cell culture technologies, NPTEL.
2. Programming for everybody (Getting started with python), Coursera.

Skills:

Content Writing, Canva Designing, MS PowerPoint, MS Word.

Wet Lab Skills:
Molecular cloning, Agarose gel electrophoresis, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Plant tissue culture techniques (MS media preparation, Micropropagation), Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, GUS expression analysis, Plant genomic DNA isolation, Plasmid Isolation, BLAST, Primer Designing.

Project:

As part of Master’s curriculum, completed dissertation titled “Agrobacterium-mediated in-planta transformation of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) with AtMYB12 Gene.

Languages known:

Tamil, English

Keywords: Plant-Microbe Interactions, Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology.

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Cover Letter:

I am excited to apply for the Genome analyst at MedGenome Labs. With a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Bharathiar University and hands-on experience in research, I am confident that my background aligns well with the responsibilities of this role.
As a **Project Associate** at the **National Centre for Biological Sciences**, I have gained extensive experience in **Molecular cloning, polymerase chain reaction, and other molecular biology techniques like DNA isolation, Plasmid isolation, RNA isolation, [hidden] transformation and data analysis**.
I am excited to apply my biotechnology research expertise to further MedGenome’s mission of advancing scientific knowledge. Please find my attached CV for your review, I welcome the opportunity to discuss in detail how my skills and experience can benefit your team.
Thank you for your time and consideration