Inosha Hansamali

• Manufacture Microbiological media, reagents and stains according to laboratory needs
• Maintain the daily operations of CAAHV laboratories in accordance with Animal Health Laboratory quality management system, to support diagnostic and research programs
• Perform investigations as required for environmental monitoring excursions and other microbiology related tests, as required.
• Perform sample set up on Fish and Veterinary Microbiology and conduct Bio chemical testing to identify isolates.
• Help to establish and maintain quality assurance programs, procedures and controls associated with the NATA Quality Assurance Microbiology Laboratory.
• Record and monitor equipment performance and monitor quality and quantity of consumable stocks to ensure reliability of supply in the laboratory.

• Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
• Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
• Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.

• Collected data using survey interviews with growers and Agriculture consultants.
• Analyzed data to understand main issues associated with soil irrigation.
• Summarized findings and prepared reports to support further research in field.
• Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
• Worked according to WHS standards to ensure safe laboratory practices.

• Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
• Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
• Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
• Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.

• Adept at working within collaborative environments to gather and processes research data for diverse projects, Grew microbe cultures from different samples.
• Recorded, analyzed, and interpreted data.
• Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.

Currently enrolled: Part time

Thesis tittle: Understanding the Biological Nitrification Inhibition and Microbial dynamics of Plantago lanceolata

• Thesis: Encapsulated Phytase in fish feed to reduce hyper eutrophication and improve health in Atlantic Salmon.
• " A Review of encapsulated Phytase enzyme in fish feed" manuscript under final stage of editing for publishing
• First runner up of Study Tasmania International student of the year award for university category
• Project : Probiotics for Aquaculture production in Tasmania
• Award winner: Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture for community contribution 2020

• Awarded Vice Chancellor's academic award and gold medal for academic achievements.
• Received fully funded scholarship from Sri Lankan government.
• Graduated with first class honors degree, GPA: 9.57/10