Arya K R

M.Sc. Microbiology candidate (84.7%) with 18+ months of hands-on experience across industrial dairy, environmental water quality, clinical, and fisheries microbiology. Proficient in microbial isolation & identification, bacteriological QC testing, HACCP implementation, GLP-compliant documentation, and molecular biology techniques.

Skilled in standard plate count, MPN, membrane filtration, Gram staining, biochemical profiling (IMViC, TSI, catalase, oxidase), antibiotic susceptibility testing, and UV-Visible spectrophotometry. Seeking a laboratory, QC/QA, or research role in food safety, pharmaceutical, water, or biotech sectors.

Dairy Microbiology Intern - KSE Limited - Thrissur, Kerala

(2025-05)

• Performed microbiological QC testing on dairy samples (raw milk, pasteurized milk, by-products) in a cGMP-compliant industrial laboratory using standard plate count, coliform testing, and physico-chemical analysis per FSSAI/IS standards.
• Monitored Critical Control Points (CCPs) per HACCP framework; prepared and sterilized culture media (nutrient agar, MacConkey agar, VRBA) and maintained aseptic laboratory conditions.

Bacteriologist Trainee - Kerala Water Authority – QC Sub District Laboratory - Thrissur

(2023-11 - 2024-05)

• Conducted bacteriological analysis of drinking and surface water samples using membrane filtration, MPN, and standard plate count for total coliforms, fecal coliforms (E. coli), and heterotrophic plate count (HPC) in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performed physico-chemical tests (pH, turbidity, TDS, hardness); maintained chain-of-custody documentation and GLP-compliant laboratory records.

Fisheries Post-Harvest Technology Trainee - NIFPHATT (National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology & Training) - Ernakulam

(2025-06)

• Completed structured training in post-harvest handling, chilling/freezing, microbiological spoilage monitoring, and HACCP-based quality management for FSSAI-regulated seafood processing.

Clinical Microbiology Trainee - Aswini Hospital Ltd - Thrissur, Kerala

(2023-09 - 2023-10)

• Processed clinical specimens (urine, sputum, wound swabs) for bacterial culture; performed Gram staining, IMViC biochemical identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing (Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion).

M.Sc. - Microbiology - Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore (Bharathiar University) (2024 - 2026)

B.Sc. - Microbiology - St. Mary's College for Women, Thiruvalla (MG University) (2020 - 2023)

Higher Secondary - Science - Govt. HSS Villadam, Kerala State Board (2018 - 2020)