Jyoti Manral
Laboratory Technician with 10+ years of experience in microbiology and molecular diagnostics
About
Dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with 10+ years of experience in microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical laboratory operations. Proficient in advanced laboratory techniques including PCR, bacterial culture, immunological testing, and automated diagnostic systems. Proven expertise in patient enrollment, sample processing, and data management across multiple research projects.
Strong track record of maintaining laboratory standards, ensuring quality assurance, and supporting clinical and epidemiological research initiatives.
Experience
Family Caregiver
(2024-05)
- Took a planned career break for family caregiving
Lab Technician – Epidemiological Research Project - Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College - New Delhi
(2023-12 - 2024-04)
- Conducted laboratory work on dengue and chikungunya epidemiological surveillance in urban settings
- Processed clinical samples and maintained accurate documentation
- Supported data collection for demographic surveillance initiatives
Lab Technician – Pneumococcal Research and Vaccine Impact League (PREVAIL) - Maulana Azad Medical College - New Delhi
(2020-01 - 2023-08)
- Executed comprehensive laboratory work including bacterial culture, PCR analysis, and serotyping of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates
- Performed real-time PCR and multiplex PCR assays for serotype identification (100+ serotypes)
- Conducted antibiotic susceptibility testing using VITEK 2 Compact system
- Prepared media and maintained bacterial stock cultures
- Extracted RNA and DNA using automated systems (MagNa Pure, Kingfisher, COBAS TaqMan)
- Performed lyophilization of bacterial isolates for preservation
- Enrolled and followed up with study participants
Lab Technician – Indian Network for Streptococcus Pneumoniae and PCV Impact Research (INSPIRE) - Maulana Azad Medical College - New Delhi
(2018-09 - 2019-11)
- Gained expertise in phlebotomy, specimen transport, and storage protocols
- Performed bacterial culture and automated identification using VITEK 2 Compact
- Conducted rapid lateral flow assays and quantitative ELISA tests
- Carried out PCR testing for viral loads (HBV DNA, HCV RNA)
- Managed patient enrollment, consenting, and elementary data management
Lab Technician – Baseline Assessment for Streptococcus Pneumoniae of India Serotypes (BASIS) - Maulana Azad Medical College - New Delhi
(2015-04 - 2018-02)
- Executed routine microbiological techniques including bacterial culture and automated identification
- Performed phlebotomy and specimen management
- Conducted rapid serological tests and quantitative ELISA
- Carried out PCR testing for viral load detection
- Managed patient enrollment and follow-up procedures
Lab Technician – Hospital Based Sentinel Surveillance for Bacterial Meningitis (HBSSBM) - Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya - New Delhi
(2013-05 - 2015-03)
- Processed clinical specimens and prepared microbiological media
- Maintained bacterial isolate stocks (gram-positive and gram-negative organisms)
- Performed automated and manual antibiotic susceptibility testing using VITEK 2 Compact
- Conducted DNA extraction and patient enrollment procedures
- Maintained comprehensive laboratory documentation
Lab Technician - Sarvodaya Hospital - Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
(2008-09 - 2013-04)
- Worked across multiple laboratory departments: Hematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Serology
- Performed routine diagnostic tests and sample analysis
- Supported clinical operations and maintained laboratory protocols
Education
M.Sc.
- Microbiology - NIMS University (2014 - 2016) Jaipur
B.Sc.
- Zoology Honors - Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (2005 - 2010)
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT) - Baba Saheb Ambedkar Industrial Training Centre (2005 - 2008)
Class XII - Science Stream - CBSE Board (2005)
Class X - CBSE Board (2002)
