VIVEK VIJAY
Date of Birth: [hidden]
Passionate, enthusiast, and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research in the field of molecular virology and cell biology. Excels in accepting challenging opportunities for research work in molecular virology and cell biology that offer new skills, conducive work conditions, and personal growth.
Experience
| Year | Position | Employer | Name of Project |
| June 2024-Present | Project Associate II | Institute of Advanced Virology, Thiruvananthapuram | Viral Bio assay facility (Vbaf) for recombinant antibody generation and pseudo virion-based services for vaccine responses and therapeutic evaluation. |
| January 2023-June 2024 | Project Associate I | Institute of Advanced Virology, Thiruvananthapuram | Development of broad-spectrum host-directed antivirals against emerging viruses. |
| January 2022-January 2023 | Laboratory Technician | Institute of Advanced Virology, Thiruvananthapuram | Laboratory establishment and management, Ordering and maintenance of instruments and consumables. |
| August 2019-January 2022 | Project Technician III | ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Kerala Unit, Alappuzha | Establishment of a network of laboratories for managing epidemics and national calamities. |
| June 2019-August 2019 | Apprentice Microbiology | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram | Culturing of microorganisms, media preparation, microscopy, antibiotic susceptibility testing, sterilization of culture wares. |
Skills and Expertise
- Virology: BSL-2 & BSL-3, Virus culturing and isolation, Development of pseudo viruses, Virus neutralization assay, PRNT
- Cell Biology: Animal cell culture, Cell based assay development, plasmid transfection in mammalian cells, stable cell generation
- Molecular Techniques: Nucleic acid isolation, PCR, qRT-PCR, AGE, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, Sanger sequencing, sequence analysis, BLAST, Cloning, Transformation, Plasmid isolation
- Instrument Expertise: Biolayer interferometer, fluorescent microscopy, RT-PCR, PCR
Strength
Can work as part of a team or independently. Possesses professional qualities, meets deadlines within the allocated timeframe, a quick learner, highly motivated for learning new techniques.
General Skills
GLP, trained for biosafety and biosecurity, proficient in MS Office, good English speaking and writing skills, adept in laboratory management, maintenance, ordering of stocks, and record-keeping.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | University | Marks |
| 2016-2018 | Master of Science | Microbiology | Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala | [hidden] |
| 2013-2016 | Bachelor of Science | Botany and Biotechnology | University of Kerala | [hidden] |
Publications
- Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala state, India amidst of COVID19 pandemic.
Co-author: Frontiers in Public Health, doi: [hidden] - Bachelors’ Dissertation: Isolation of antibiotic-resistant genes in Escherichia coli of commercial chicken samples of Cochin, Kerala. (Unibiosys Research Labs, Kochi, Kerala)
- Masters’ Dissertation: Molecular detection of enteric adenoviruses in diarrheal stool samples from children below five years of age. (ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai)
References
- Dr. E Sreekumar – Scientist F, Director, Institute of Advanced Virology, Thiruvananthapuram, [hidden]
- Dr. B Anukumar – Scientist F, Office in-charge, ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Kerala Unit, [hidden]
- Dr. Rajesh Kumar – Assistant Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, [hidden]
Skills
Virology, Cell Biology, Molecular Techniques, BSL-2, BSL-3, Virus culturing, Virus isolation, PCR, qRT-PCR, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, Cell culture, Plasmid transfection, Laboratory management, MS Office, English proficiency, Record keeping
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Cover Letter:
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Dear sir/madam,
I am a postgraduate in Microbiology and have experience of five years in various national research laboratories in India. During my career, I have earned skills in cell culture techniques, Virology Techniques and Molecular Biology Techniques from major research laboratories.
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