Akhila Aravind

Dedicated and detail-oriented Msc.

General

Microbiologist with one year of experience in a hospital microbiology laboratory. Skilled in clinical specimen processing, microbial culture, Gram staining, bacterial identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), and laboratory quality control. Seeking a Microbiologist position in a reputed hospital where I can contribute to accurate diagnosis, infection control, and quality patient care.

Microbiologist - SUT Hospital - Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram

(2022-12 - 2023-12)

• Processed clinical specimens including blood, urine, sputum, stool, pus, and body fluids.
• Performed Gram staining and microscopic examination.
• Prepared culture media and carried out microbial culture and isolation.
• Assisted in bacterial identification using biochemical methods.
• Performed Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST) according to standard laboratory protocols.
• Maintained laboratory quality control records and documentation.
• Followed biosafety guidelines, infection control practices, and biomedical waste management procedures.
• Operated laboratory equipment including autoclave, incubator, centrifuge, and biosafety cabinet.

Quality controller - MILMA Diary - Kollam

(2019-08 - 2019-10)

• Microbiological Screening: Brush up on MBRT (Methylene Blue Reduction Test) to judge microbial load, standard plate counts, and coliform testing.
• Contaminant Safety: Understand the limits and screening protocols for Antibiotic residues and Aflatoxin M1.

M.s.c - Microbiology - St. Mary's College, Thiruvalla (2016-08 - 2018-06)

B.S.C - Microbiology - S.N. Women's College, Kollam (2013-08 - 2016-04)