mihina Bt
@mihinabt
Biotechnology technical assistant skilled in instrument operation and lab support.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Technical Assistant with extensive hands-on experience supporting biotechnology workflows at IUCGGT, Dept. of Biotechnology, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, India. I handle operations and maintenance of biological instruments including Real Time PCR, Microscopy, Centrifuges, AGE, PAGE, HPLC, and Cell Culture Facilities.
I take pride in delivering consistent results by maintaining clean, safe working environments and applying strong technical problem-solving and consulting. Previously, I worked as an Application Specialist in Biological Instruments and as Lab In Charge, where I focused on customer needs, efficient processes, reduced wasted resources, and exceeding production targets.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Assistant
IUCGGT, University of Kerala
Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Provided operations and maintenance support for biological instruments, including Real Time PCR, microscopy, centrifuges, AGE/PAGE, HPLC, and cell culture facilities. Maintained clean, safe working environments to reduce accident risk.
Application Specialist
Crescent Lab Equipments
Feb 2017 - Sep 2021 (4 years 7 months)
Delivered customer service for biological instruments by engaging with customers to understand needs and improve satisfaction. Provided technical support focused on customer requirements.
Lab In Charge
Iris Scans & Diagnostic Centre
May 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Managed laboratory operations by implementing more efficient processes and reducing wasted resources. Operated equipment to exceed production targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Master of Science, Biotechnology
Grade: First class with distinction (8.79 GPA)
Activities and societies: Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University, CUSAT. Summer research (2011) under Dr. A J Rachel at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad.
Master of Science in Biotechnology with a dissertation in molecular genetics. Dissertation work included analysis of mouse Y chromosomal heterochromatin transcripts.
Government College, Kariavattom
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
Grade: First class with distinction (87% marks); 1st rank holder in Kerala University
Activities and societies: Project guided by Dr. K. Murugan, Department of Botany, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology. B.Sc. project studied molecular diversity assessed through RAPD in Avicennia alba blume and its bioefficiency.
Amrita Sanskrit Higher Secondar School
Higher Secondary Certificate (Science), Science
Grade: First class with distinction (85% marks)
Certificate of Higher Education (Science) with first class with distinction. Completed studies under the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala.
MAM Model School
Secondary School Certificate (Science), Science
Grade: First class with distinction (88% marks)
Secondary School education with Science as the focus. Completed in the specified secondary program with first class with distinction.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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