Sujata Thakur

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology postgraduate with hands-on research experience in DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/RT-PCR/qPCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, primer design, molecular markers and microbiology. M.Sc. dissertation focused on assessment of genetic stability of in-vitro raised Punica granatum cv. Bhagwa using SSR and SRAP markers.

Skilled in NCBI database searching, BLAST, sequence alignment and basic Python, with additional experience in SQL and Power BI for data handling and visualization. Currently strengthening bioinformatics capabilities in R and Linux. Seeking entry-level Molecular Biology, R&D, Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics or QC/Research roles where laboratory and computational skills can be applied to industry-focused research.

M.Sc. Dissertation — Molecular Biology & Biotechnology - Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry

(2026)

Assessment of Genetic Stability of In Vitro Raised Plants of Punica granatum cv. Bhagwa Using Molecular Markers

• Performed molecular characterization of in-vitro raised plants using SSR and SRAP markers.
• Conducted DNA extraction, PCR amplification, primer-based molecular analysis and agarose gel electrophoresis.
• Worked with primer selection/design concepts and interpretation of monomorphic and polymorphic banding patterns.
• Evaluated genetic stability/similarity of regenerated plants relative to the mother plant using molecular-marker data.
• Applied plant tissue-culture techniques including shoot multiplication and rooting optimization as part of the research workflow.
• Maintained experimental records, organized results and interpreted molecular data for scientific reporting.

M.Sc. - Molecular Biology & Biotechnology - Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (2026)

B.Sc. (Hons.) - Agriculture - DAV University Jalandhar (2023)