Biomedical Assisstant
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I am a dedicated microbiology lab technician with a Master's in Biomedical Science and extensive experience in microbiology techniques. My expertise includes streaking agar plates, bacterial identification, and antibiotic sensitivity testing. I am currently contributing to the microbiology department at University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire through Your World Health Care Agency.
I excel in team environments and am eager to leverage my skills for delivering high-quality laboratory services.
University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire (NHS)
May 2024 - Present
December 2023 - Present
2021 - October 2023
2016 - 2020
University of East London, 2020 - 2022
Andhra University, 2005 - 2008
Microbiology & Molecular Techniques:
Genome Extraction, PCR, Electrophoresis, Plate Streaking, Slide Preparation, Microscopy, Biochemical Tests.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Data Entry and Analysis, GraphPad Prism.
Strong interpersonal skills, effective communicator, and adept at working under pressure with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities.
Date of Birth: 12 April 1988
Languages Known: Telugu, Hindi, English
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE -NHS
Currently working at UHCW through your world health care agency in microbiology department as a biomedical associate from May 2024 to till date
Lab Med Expert Diagnostic Laboratory (London, UK) (Dec 2023-till date)
Intensive Microbiology trainee.
Thorough knowledge of specimen reception by Checking samples against request forms, addressing discrepancies, and entering them into LIMS.
Collects and processes the samples (e.g. urine, wound swabs, genital swabs, sputum) on appropriate agars like UTR investigation on chromogenic plates, wound swabs using staph/strep agar or blood agar, Genital swabs for the isolation of candida,
Performs gram staining and the relevant biochemical tests to find out the disease-causing bacterial species.
Rapid bacterial identification techniques using the Analytical Profile Index (API) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST).
MRSA screening, Reading and Interpreting of plates.
Daily, Weekly and monthly maintenance of VITEK and other lab equipment.
Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
NHS (Scotland- New Craigs and Raigmore Hospital) (England-Epsom hospitals)
(2021-2023october) While pursuing my master's.
Health care assistant at NHS
Monitors the VITALS of the patients by checking BP, Pulse, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained and updated Records of patients daily.
Helps and assists patients with food, personal care, and other day-to-day activities.
Working on busy wards helped me to support other team members by sharing the job for the smooth running of the shift.
I even helped nurses dispense medication to ease their work.
REDDY LABORATORIES (HYDERABAD, INDIA) (2016-2020)
Collection, Evaluation, and Processing of samples
Prioritize the samples according to the user requirements.
Dealt with damaged/leaking samples.
Prevented cross-contamination by sanitizing utensils and surfaces.
Evaluate culture for quality assurance.
Received and processed stock using an inventory management system.
Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimize team operations.
Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.
Decontamination and disposal of waste
(Sept 2020- 2022): MSc in Biomedical Science, from the University of East London
(2005- 2008): BSc Microbiology, from Andhra University, Secured 67%
(2003- 2005): Intermediate, Sri Chaitanya Junior College, Vijayawada, Secured 77%
(2003): Tenth standard, Vidya residential English medium school, secured 77%
MICROBIOLOGY & MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES:
Genome Extraction,
PCR,
Plate streaking,
Slide preparation,
Microscopy,
Biochemical tests,
Microsoft Office Suite, Data entry and analysis, graph pad prism.
Self-motivated,
Good Communication,
Interpersonal skills,
Excellent Time Management skills,
Ability to Work Under Pressure,
Critical Thinking,
Leadership Qualities,
Reliability,
Date of Birth: 12 April 1988
Languages Known: Telugu, Hindi, English
