Anna Vilgi

MSc Microbiology graduate with nearly 2 years of hands-on experience in agricultural, food, and laboratory microbiology. Skilled in microbial isolation, biochemical characterization, PCR, and quality control testing. Experienced in HACCP-based food safety practices, laboratory documentation, and biosafety protocols. Seeking opportunities in quality control, quality assurance, clinical diagnostics, or food safety roles.

Research Assistant at Kerala Agricultural University (2024-02 – Present)

• Isolated, cultured, and identified beneficial microbes for use in biofertilizers and biocontrol applications.
• Performed biochemical characterization of microbial isolates
• Maintained laboratory records and prepared research reports
• Ensured compliance with biosafety and laboratory protocols while handling microbial cultures and reagents.
• Collaborated with faculty and research teams in data collection, statistical analysis, and presentation of findings.
• Provided technical support in greenhouse and field trials to evaluate the effectiveness of microbial inoculants.
• Conducted Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) analysis
• Pure culture maintenance of bacterial, fungal, and actinomycete isolates

Biochemistry and Immunology trainee at Poly Clinic (2025-02 – 2025-02)

Short-term Training

• Gained hands-on experience in immunological diagnostic techniques.
• Performed Anti-Nuclear Protein (ANP) profiling, ELISA, EIA, and ANA IF.
• Conducted Sweat Chloride test and Zinc analysis for diagnostic applications.
• Developed skills in sample preparation, assay optimization, and result interpretation.

Microbiologist Intern at Poly Clinic (2024-01 – 2024-02)

• Gained hands-on experience in culturing clinical specimens, including urine, blood, sputum, and pus, for microbial analysis.
• Performed serological tests such as Widal, VDRL, and RPR to diagnose bacterial infections.
• Developed proficiency in media preparation for bacterial culture, ensuring optimal growth conditions.
• Conducted blood grouping procedures to determine ABO and RhD blood types.
• Executed Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) staining techniques for the detection of mycobacteria in urine samples.
• Ensured adherence to quality assurance protocols in microbiological testing to maintain accuracy and reliability.

Quality Controller Trainee at ABAD Fisheries (2023-10 – 2023-11)

• Assisted in HACCP-based quality control practices in seafood processing units.
• Monitored hygiene and sanitation conditions during processing, handling, and storage.
• Supported microbiological sampling and basic testing of seafood and processing water.
• Maintained quality control records, checklists, and documentation for internal monitoring.

Dairy Microbiology Intern at Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Technology, KVASU (2022-04 – 2022-04)

• Isolated lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from milk and dairy samples.
• Prepared shrikhand and studied fermentation using starter cultures.
• Observed industrial-scale production of yogurt, ice cream, milk peda, and milk powder.

MSc in Microbiology – St Mary's college (2021 – 2023)

Medical Laboratory Technology (VHSE – +2 Level) in Medical Laboratory Technology – Government model girls VHSE & HSS Thrissur (2015-08 – 2018-03)