Vanitha M

Microbiologist with a PhD (thesis submitted, August 2026) and over three years of hands-on bench experience spanning microbial isolation and characterization, bioanalytical technique development, and aseptic laboratory practice. Experienced in following structured protocols, maintaining calibrated instrumentation, and producing accurate, well-documented results in fast-paced research settings. Seeking to bring this discipline to a quality-control microbiology role at ALS.

Junior Research Fellow - Saveetha Dental College & Hospital - Chennai

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Executed bench protocols for nanoparticle functionalization and antimicrobial/antibiofilm testing against oral pathogens, working to defined experimental SOPs.
• Maintained accurate laboratory records and data logs supporting nine peer-reviewed publications and one book chapter.
• Handled routine instrument use and sample preparation across cell-culture and microbiological assay work.

Doctoral Researcher - Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences - Chennai

(2023-01 - 2026-08)

Thesis submitted August 20, 2026.

• Isolated and characterized a bacteriocin from Limosilactobacillus fermentum FRF-L1, including ammonium sulfate fractionation, dialysis, and RP-HPLC purification.
• Developed and troubleshot Tricine SDS-PAGE protocols for resolving small peptides (3–10 kDa), including buffer system and run-condition optimization.
• Coordinated outsourced LC-MS/MS de novo sequencing and untargeted metabolomics analysis with external analytical facilities.
• Maintained calibration, cleaning, and safety discipline for shared laboratory equipment throughout the doctoral programme.

Algal Biotechnology — Hands-on Training - Mahathi Biotech - Chennai

(2022-07 - 2022-08)

Doctor of Philosophy - Microbiology - Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences (2023-01 - 2026-08)

M.Sc. - Applied Microbiology - SRM College of Arts & Science (2021-01 - 2023-12)

B.Sc. - Microbiology - Hindustan College of Arts and Science (2018-01 - 2021-12)