Meena Chandar
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Winter Research Program
Institute Of Molecular Biosciences
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Developing New Tools to Study Blood Vessel Formation Regulation- Involved molecular cloning techniques like PCR, gel electrophoresis and purification to create a plasmid. Following that, the plasmid was transformed into bacteria and transfected to endothelial cells through phages to study endothelial structures called caveolae.
Science Tutor
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Queensland
11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Chemistry And Botany
Mount Carmel College
06.2022
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Know basics of Python, BlueJ, C and Flowchart
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management and Organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Active Listening
- Detail-oriented
Accomplishments
Dean's Commendation of Academic Excellence
Science Leader at UQ
Class Prefect during Bachelor's
lab techniques
- UV-Visible Spectroscopy
- Growing Cell Cultures- Bacteria, plant and animal cells
- Immunodiffusion- radial and double diffusion
- Gel Electrophoresis
- TLC and Paper Chromatography
- Identification of Biomolecules
- PCR
undergraduate research project
- Biotechnology-'Anti-bacterial Activity of Spices' (Aiming to reduce food spoilage), The antibacterial activity of the spice extracts were tested against an isolated bacteria from spoilt tofu. Techniques involved- Cell culture, Aseptic techniques, Disc Diffusion method
Certification
- Completed University Course on Quality Management Systems
- Completed Online Coursera courses-
Stories of Infection by Stanford University
Antimicrobial Resistance-Theory and Methods by DTU
- Completed 3 month online internship for Genetic Engineering by Verzeo- 2022
Timeline
Winter Research Program
Institute Of Molecular Biosciences
07.2023 - 07.2023
Science Tutor
06.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Chemistry And Botany
Mount Carmel College
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