Anjani Vekaria

MSc Microbiology graduate with hands-on wet-lab research experience in molecular and cellular biology, including SDS-PAGE, Western blotting and assay development, alongside clinical laboratory experience in haematology and urinalysis testing. Comfortable following SOPs, maintaining accurate records, and working with precision under time pressure. Seeking to bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a rigorous approach to quality and safety to a Laboratory Technician, QC/QA Assistant or Research Assistant role.

Bookkeeping Accountant at Audley Construction Services Limited (2025-06 – Present)

• Maintain accurate financial and administrative records, ensuring high attention to detail and consistency in documentation — directly transferable to laboratory record-keeping and data integrity standards
• Reconcile transactions and resolve queries by working methodically and cross-checking data

Pharmacy Assistant at Good Aim Limited (City Pharmacy) (2024-03 – 2025-01)

• Handled over-the-counter medications and patient enquiries, maintaining patient confidentiality in a regulated retail healthcare environment
• Maintained accurate stock rotation and product records

Retail Assistant at Nisa Local / POL Food City Ltd (2023-12 – 2025-05)

• Managed stock control, deliveries and accurate transaction processing in a fast-paced environment

Store Assistant at Store (2022-01 – 2023-05)

• Supported daily store operations, customer service and stock organisation

Research Project - MSc Dissertation at Birkbeck, University of London (2024 – 2025)

• Developed and led a research project developing an assay to probe the effects of cancer-causing mutations on a key component of the canonical NF-κB signalling pathway
• Applied molecular and cellular biology techniques including SDS-PAGE and Western blotting to analyse experimental results
• Recorded, analysed and interpreted experimental data, and presented findings in a written dissertation

Research Project - BSc Dissertation at Tolani College of Arts and Science, India (2022 – 2023)

• Investigated the antibacterial effects of medicinal plant extracts against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
• Applied aseptic technique and standard microbiological methods to prepare and test bacterial cultures

Laboratory Intern at Riddhi Laboratory (2022-08 – 2022-11)

• Assisted in routine clinical laboratory testing, including Complete Blood Count (CBC) and urinalysis
• Prepared, labelled and handled patient specimens in line with laboratory procedures
• Gained practical experience using automated haematology and biochemistry analysers under supervision
• Maintained accurate laboratory records and supported documentation of test results
• Followed laboratory safety procedures and assisted in maintaining a clean, organised laboratory environment

MSc in Microbiology – Birkbeck, University of London (2023 – 2025)

BSc in Microbiology – Tolani College of Arts and Science (2020 – 2023)

Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology – Kutch University (2020 – 2023)