Banu Lakshmi

M.Sc Zoology postgraduate from the University of Madras with hands-on experience in lipid extraction (Folch method), proximate QC analysis (acid value, peroxide value, iodine value, saponification value) and bioactivity evaluation. Expertise in antimicrobial assay (8 bacterial + 1 fungal strains), DPPH antioxidant assay, titration and sample preparation for FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD. Trained in GLP-compliant documentation, data analysis (MS Excel), scientific writing and thesis presentation.

Seeking a Quality Control / R&D Associate role in pharmaceutical industry.

Intern at Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) (2025-06 – 2025-07)

• Handled biological tissue sample collection, preparation and DNA fingerprinting under supervised lab protocols, applying the same sample-handling discipline required in QC/R&D settings.
• Maintained accurate records while collecting and identifying planktons from water bodies using microscopy, reinforcing careful documentation and observational rigor.

M.Sc. in Zoology – University Of Madras (2026-05)

B.Sc. in Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology – Chellammal Women's College, University Of Madras (2024-08)