Master of Drug Discovery and Development -
Victoria University of Wellington
07-2025
ANAMIKA AJAYAKUMAR
Hamilton,New Zealand
Summary
Methodical and technically trained science graduate with strong hands-on laboratory, research, and processing experience in regulated environments. Demonstrated expertise in SOP adherence, safety compliance, accurate weighing and preparation of materials, sterile and contamination-controlled workflows, and detailed documentation. Experienced in enzymatic processing, analytical techniques, and equipment operation within academic and research laboratories. Brings additional customer service and operations experience demonstrating reliability, physical capability, and performance under pressure. Highly motivated to contribute to laboratory, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments through precision, safety, and teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Kerala
03-2023
Skills
- Strict adherence to SOPs
- Safety procedures
- Controlled workflows
- Accurate weighing
- Measuring
- Preparing
- Labelling of materials
- Chemical material handling
- Biological material handling
- Sterility awareness
- Contamination control
- Clean work practices
- Documentation accuracy
- Routine task observation
- Inspections
- Equipment checks
- Consistency in repetitive tasks
- Manual handling
- Standing work
- Sample preparation
- Processing
- Analytical workflows
- Enzymatic digestion
- Protein extraction
- Keratin processing
- Buffer preparation
- Solution preparation
- Centrifugation
- Filtration
- Freeze-drying
- Drying processes
- UV-Vis spectroscopy
- HPLC interpretation
- NMR interpretation
- Experimental planning
- Troubleshooting
- Workflow optimisation
- Accurate recording
- Preparation of structured reports
- Organised data management
- Understanding of regulated environments
- Controlled processes
- Strong analytical thinking
- Identification of inconsistencies
- Clear verbal communication
- Written communication
- Effective collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Reliable under pressure
- Professional under pressure
- Proactive safety approach
- Hazard identification
Affiliations
Customer Service & Operations Support, Communicated professionally with a high volume of customers, ensuring clarity and service quality, Followed workplace safety, hygiene, and cleanliness procedures consistently, Completed repetitive operational tasks with accuracy and efficiency, Demonstrated reliability, physical capability, and ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments
Laboratory Research Experience
- Ferrier Research Institute (Te Kāuru), Wellington, New Zealand, Master's Thesis Research Student - Keratin Bioconversion, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, Performed enzymatic digestion and processing of keratin-rich materials using centrifugation, filtration, drying, freeze-drying, and chemical treatment techniques, Followed strict SOP-style protocols, GLP principles, and laboratory safety standards when handling chemical and biological samples, Weighed, measured, labelled, and prepared materials with high accuracy, ensuring reproducibility and compliance, Maintained detailed laboratory records, documenting procedures, deviations, and results directly transferable to batch records and production logbooks, Operated laboratory equipment including centrifuges, water baths, heating systems, and freeze driers, conducting routine operational checks, Identified workflow inefficiencies and contributed improvement suggestions, Managed independent experimental tasks while collaborating closely with supervisors
- Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, Coursework Laboratory Training - Drug Discovery, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, Completed advanced coursework in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and drug development, Studied analytical instrumentation and bioprocessing concepts with practical laboratory exposure, Developed scientific writing, reporting, and data interpretation skills, Followed GLP, safety procedures, and laboratory protocols during academic practical work
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Drug Discovery and Development -
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Kerala