Research Professional-I - University of Georgia - USA
(2024-03)
- Conduct Gibson assembly for CRISPR construct preparation and Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation.
- Prepare and optimize growth media for plant and bacterial cultures.
- Maintain and propagate plant cultures under sterile tissue culture conditions, including micropropagation of Populus.
- Utilize CRISPR technology for genome editing to improve transformation efficiency.
- Execute and troubleshoot transformation protocols and bacterial culture management.
- Maintain plants in greenhouse and controlled environments.
- Collaborate across multiple projects, attending team meetings and reporting progress.
Research Associate - Tierra Agrotech - India
(2020-03 - 2022-08)
- Standardized and optimized in vitro plant tissue culture protocols for chickpea, including anther culture and microspore culture for double haploid production.
- Performed genetic purity analysis for hot pepper, tomato, and other crops using molecular markers.
- Assessed trait purity in cotton using ELISA and GUS assays.
- Induced polyploidy in chickpeas via chemical treatment.
- Conducted artificial hybridization of chickpea varieties.
- Managed primers, chemicals, and laboratory consumables.
Research Officer - Kaveri Seeds - India
(2017-05 - 2020-03)
- Extracted DNA and performed PCR genotyping for BLB, blast, and BPH resistance genes.
- Assisted in pyramiding multiple resistance genes into rice hybrids using marker-assisted selection.
- Isolated and cultured plant pathogens, including bacterial blight (BLB) and rice blast, from infected plant tissues for downstream analysis.
- Conducted nursery and field trials for disease resistance and agronomic trait evaluation.
- Collected samples for molecular analysis and seed quality testing.
- Collaborated with breeders to integrate molecular data with field observations for hybrid selection.
Manager - Greenic Biotechnologies - India
(2014-11 - 2017-04)
Associated with a plant biotech Start-up Company for commercial tissue culture
Jr. Scientist - KCP Sugar and Industrial Corp Ltd - India
(2013-04 - 2014-10)
- Managed tissue culture, calcium lactate, and biofertilizer production plants.
- Assisted senior scientists with process optimization and product development.
- Supported marketing of tissue culture and biofertilizer products.
Plant Biochemist - Unilever R&D - UK
(2011-09 - 2012-12)
- Evaluated enzymatically modified plant extracts used in Unilever products.
- Conducted biochemical assays and maintained laboratory records.
Content Manager - HowIgotJob.com
(2021-01 - 2022-08)
- Edited and proofread content using company guidelines.
- Managed a team of 30 editors, 500 writers, and 50 recruiters.
- Oversaw employee payments.
Customer Service Advisor - Ventura - Leeds, UK
(2010-10 - 2011-08)
- Resolved inbound technical customer enquiries.
- Monitored personal performance, including call duration and first-time resolution metrics.
