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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
References
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Anjana Chengazhasseri Kesavan

Anjana Chengazhasseri Kesavan

Box Hill,Australia

Summary

Detail-oriented Biotechnologist with over two years of hands-on experience in biotechnology and biopharma industries, with a strong foundation in molecular diagnostics, product development, and laboratory techniques. Experienced in experimental design standardization, ELISA, lateral flow assay, and aptamer development. Proven ability to manage research projects, analyse complex data, and contribute to the development of diagnostic kits. Experienced at retail pharmacy settings with strengths in inventory management, compliance and customer service. Committed to continuous learning with recent certifications in Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and pursuing a Diploma in Clinical Research.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
Burwood, Australia
11.2024 - Current
  • Provide customer service and enhancing client trust
  • Addressing inquiries and resolving concerns.
  • Collaborate with team to maintain a clean, organized pharmacy environment.
  • Accurately enter patient data and prescription information into pharmacy management system.
  • Maintain strict adherence to privacy regulations and safety protocols.
  • Assist in over-the-counter product recommendations, educating customers on proper usage.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
  • Monitored stock levels of over-the-counter items.

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
Shepparton, Australia
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Manage inventory, leading to optimized stock levels.
  • Contribute to team efforts to meet pharmacy performance metrics.
  • Participate in inventory management initiatives, reducing waste, and optimizing stock rotation.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.

Research Associate

Ubio Biotechnology Systems Pvt Ltd
Kochi, India
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Molecular based Diagnostic Kit Development against various diseases
  • Bacterial cloning and glycerol stock development
  • Conducted experiments to enhance product efficacy, achieving measurable improvements in results.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends, leading to informed decision-making and strategic adjustments.
  • Conducted in-depth research on biotechnology systems, analyzing complex data sets to drive innovation in product development and enhance efficiency.

Assistant Scientist

Denovo Biolabs Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Molecular based diagnostic kit development
  • Aptamer Development against various targets
  • ELISA and Lateral Flow Assay Standardization
  • Protein purification
  • Conducted experiments, leading to a increase in data accuracy, enhancing research outcomes.
  • Collaborated with team to develop protocols, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
  • Analyzed complex datasets, providing insights that informed strategic decisions.
  • Conducted complex laboratory experiments, analyzed data, and contributed to research projects, enhancing scientific knowledge and driving innovation in biotechnology.

Education

Master of Science - Biotechology

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Kerala
06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala
06.2016

Graduate Diploma - Clinical Research

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Experimental Design Standardization
  • Product Development
  • Data Interpretation
  • Inventory Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Investigator and Site Personnel Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) Training-Online, Genesis Research Services
  • ICH Good Clinical Practice E6, The Global Health Network
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) = Good Research Practice, Australian Clinical Trials Education Centre (A-CTEC)
  • Good Clinical Practice ICH-GCP, Udemy

Affiliations

  • CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, India- Molecular Cloning of Japanese Encephalitis Virus Non-Structural Protein 2 and its expression in Mammalian Expression vector
  • Mar Augusthinose College, India- Isolation and Molecular characterization of Glyphosate resistant bacteria from the soil of agricultural fields

Languages

  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi

References

  • Joyce Mann, Manager, Chemist Warehouse, joycetwm@outlook.com, +61423 195 862
  • Kara Bell, Supervisor, Chemist Warehouse, karabell84@icloud.com, +61437 158 440

Timeline

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
11.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
07.2023 - 11.2024

Research Associate

Ubio Biotechnology Systems Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - 12.2022

Assistant Scientist

Denovo Biolabs Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Biotechology

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Mahatma Gandhi University

Graduate Diploma - Clinical Research

The University of Melbourne
Anjana Chengazhasseri Kesavan