Kokilavani Krishnamoorthi
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
Professional scientist with strong skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and maintaining lab equipment. Known for effective team collaboration and delivering reliable results. Adaptable and dependable in dynamic environments. Proficient in adhering to safety protocols and conducting precise experiments.
Experienced with laboratory protocols and maintaining clean and efficient work environment. Utilizes skills in sample preparation and data analysis to support research objectives. Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and accuracy
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
R.J Hill Laboratories
02.2025 - Current
- Managed sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
Junior Research Associate
Farcast Biosciences India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Ex vivo culturing of cancer patient tissue for drug testing -Targeted therapy, Immunotherapy & Chemotherapy
- Cryopreservation and revival of various tumor tissues
- Flowcytometry – Profiling of immune cells using 14 color panel
- RNA & DNA isolation and PCR
- Analysis using Graphpad Prism and Flowjo
- Internal data presentation and review meeting
Research Associate / Technician
Farcast Biosciences India Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Isolation of PBMC and profiling of various immune cells using flowcytometry
- Cryopreservation and revival of PBMC
- Culturing of PBMC and checking functionality of immune cells using AntiCD3+IL2 and LPS stimulation
- Mammalian Cell culture – “BHK 21” and “HeLa” Cell line, cell migration assay, karyotyping, giemsa staining, functional design of Bioreactor and fermentor, cell revival, growth curve analysis, and media formulation
Junior Research Fellow
PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, India
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Project Title: "Microfluidic device-based instrument for screening breast cancer using miRNA detection from the serum"
- RT-qPCR: Profiling of miRNA isolated from serum in Breast cancer patients using PCR
- Product Development: Microfluidics-based device manufactured by Molbio in collaboration with an industrial partner (Bigtec Labs, Bangalore).
- MiRNA expression: Recorded the fluorescence value using a laser scriber-based device for miRNA-21 and miRNA-195 as a combination biomarker.
- The molecular beacon probe hybridization technique was performed using a point-of-care device designed for breast cancer screening and also in a microplate reader.
- Gathered data from a patient who has strong pathological reports as well as cancer-affected individuals with proper counseling.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
PSG College of Arts and Science
01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
KSR College of Arts and Science
01.2017
Skills
- Cell Culture: Ex vivo culture (3D model), tissue explant generation, PBMC isolation, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Flow cytometry: 14 color Flow cytometry
- Imaging: imaging using a fluorescent microscope
- Molecular Biology: Nucleic acid (DNA, RNA) extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, molecular hybridization, RFLP, SDS-PAGE, STR
- Biochemical and Analytical Techniques: Phytochemical analysis, HPLC, chromatography, enzyme assays protein purification, and differential centrifugation
- Microbiology and cell culture: microbial plating, bacterial staining, antibiotic sensitivity assays, and different inoculation methods
- Software Tools: Data management and analysis include Excel, GraphPad Prism, mini tab, origin, SPSS, FlowJo, basics of Anaconda and Qpath
- Skilled in using instruments for experimental analysis
Timeline
Lab Assistant
R.J Hill Laboratories
02.2025 - Current
Junior Research Associate
Farcast Biosciences India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 06.2024
Research Associate / Technician
Farcast Biosciences India Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - 06.2023
Junior Research Fellow
PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, India
09.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
KSR College of Arts and Science
Master of Science - Biochemistry
PSG College of Arts and Science
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