Kalyani Madhukumar

Microbiologist with a BSc in Biotechnology and 2+ years' hands-on experience performing microbiological testing within a GMP-aligned, ISO 17025-accredited laboratory. Strong grounding in aseptic technique, pathogen detection, and quality-system documentation. Comfortable working to strict laboratory protocols with high attention to detail, and looking to bring this discipline to a GMP/NATA-accredited laboratory role in Australia.

Microbiology & Food Analyst - Microsearch Laboratory Ltd (ISO 17025-accredited) - United Kingdom

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Performed microbiological testing on food and environmental samples in a GMP-aligned, ISO 17025-accredited laboratory, following strict aseptic technique
• Conducted pathogen and indicator organism testing using standard culture-based and rapid methods, ensuring accurate, audit-ready results
• Operated and maintained laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, GC-MS, and ELISA platforms for chemical and immunoassay analysis
• Logged and tracked samples and results through LIMS, maintaining full traceability from receipt to reporting
• Worked within GLP, quality systems, supporting internal audits and maintaining documentation to accreditation standard
• Collaborated with quality and technical teams to troubleshoot anomalous results and support continuous improvement of test methods
• Experience in spread platting, sampling, pipetting, pouring, caeca

Healthcare Assistant - Circle 365 Recruitment - United Kingdom

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Delivered patient-facing care requiring accuracy, hygiene compliance, and adherence to strict procedural protocols — directly transferable to laboratory sample handling and QC discipline
• Maintained detailed, accurate records under time pressure in a regulated care environment

Customer Service Advisor - Teleperformance - United Kingdom

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Built strong communication and problem-solving skills, resolving customer queries accurately and efficiently within service-level targets

MSc - Forensic Biology - University of Huddersfield (2021-01 - 2023-12)

BSc - Biotechnology - Malankara Catholic College (2017-01 - 2020-12)