VIJAYAN DURAIRAJ

[hidden] & PhD in Microbiology

Biotech Research Scientist

Contact Details

Current address: BTM layout, Bengaluru, INDIA.

Permanent address: #81, Ponnalagi amman kovil Street, Patharakudi (Post), Karaikudi (Taluk), Tamil Nadu, INDIA – 630307

Summary

Skilled scientific researcher with over 10 years of experience. Worked on more than 20 projects related to microbial valued products of industrial and social interests. Currently seeking opportunities in Biotech, clinical, or FMCG.

Experience

• Lead Microbiologist / Ossus Biorenewables Pvt. Ltd / Bengaluru, India / Jun 2023 – Dec. 2024
• Independent Consultant / Freelance / Thiruvananthapuram, India / June 2021 – May 2023
• National Post Doctoral Fellow / NIIST (CSIR) / Thiruvananthapuram, India / Mar 2019 – Mar 2021
• Research Associate / IIT – Guwahati / Guwahati, India / Oct. 2016 – April 2018
• Research Associate / Korea Institute of Energy Research / Daejeon, South Korea / Nov. 2014 – Nov. 2015

Key Skills

• Sterilization and cultivation operation – Aseptic techniques, media and reagent preparation
• Cell culture (Bacteria, Yeast and Algae)
• Strain Improvement – Molecular Taxonomy and Microbial genome analysis
• Techniques – Microbiological, chromatography, Spectroscopy, Coulter counter
• Upstream production – Biomass Production (lab & pilot scale) design and operation of bioreactors
• Downstream processing – Protein, lipids, Carbohydrate, Pigments, and Green Hydrogen
• Proposal writing for grant – Work planning, execution, data analysis
• Leadership – Project and team management, good communication
• Bioinformatics and Computational software – Sigma plot, CLC BIO, SPSS Statistics, Microsoft Office

Education

• DOCTORATE (PhD) IN MICROBIOLOGY – 2010 – 2015 – Bharathidasan University, INDIA (Highly commended)
• MASTERS ([hidden]) IN MICROBIOLOGY – 2007 – 2009 – Bharathidasan University, INDIA (First class with Distinction)

Accomplishments

• R & D experience: 10+ years
• Award: ICAR – National Eligibility Test (NET)
• Research Grant awarded: [hidden] million INR
• Journal articles: 8; Patents: 1; Book Chapters: 2
• Citation: 460+; H-Index: 6
• GenBank Accessions: 109

Certifications

• Basic microbiology
• Introduction to Algae
• Algae Biotechnology
• Introduction to Genomic Technologies
• WGS of bacterial genomes
• Python for Genomic Data Science

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Cover Letter:

Hi,

I’m introducing myself as a experienced microbiologist with a strong background in research.

Recently, I led a team in microbiology at Ossus Biorenewables Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, INDIA.

Currently I’m exploring a long term permanent opportunities in the clinical / Pharma / FMCG field.

I am committed to continuous learning and embracing innovative technologies for mutual growth.

For more information about my background, please review my resume and detailed CV.

Should you need any additional details, feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best Regards,
D. Vijayan, [hidden]