Riyamol Varghese
@riyamolvarghese
Experienced microbiologist specializing in quality control, diagnostics, and laboratory management.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced microbiologist with a strong background in diagnostic virology, quality assurance, and industrial microbiology, holding an MSc in Microbiology and recognized university rankings. I have practical experience across industrial and academic labs, including roles in quality control and microbiology instruction.
My technical strengths include ELISA and other immunoassays, media preparation, microbial isolation, biochemical estimations, and maintenance of bacterial cultures, alongside competence with autoclave, incubator, LAF, colony counter, pH meter, centrifuge and ELISA reader.
I seek to apply my lab skills and quality assurance experience to roles that value precision, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, while contributing to team training and process optimization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Microbiologist
Ocean Proteins Private Limited
Aug 2025 - Present (5 months)
Working as a Microbiologist responsible for laboratory testing and quality monitoring of protein products since August 2025, maintaining microbiological standards and handling routine assays and instruments.
ARQuality Controller
Akolite Synthetic Resins
Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)
Worked as Quality Controller overseeing quality checks of products and laboratory testing from July 2023 to July 2025, ensuring compliance with standards and performing microbiological and physicochemical assays.
Guest Lecturer
PGM College
Aug 2014 - Jan 2015 (5 months)
Delivered lectures and practical demonstrations in microbiology, conducted periodic tests and guided students on laboratory techniques from August 2014 to January 2015.
Project Fellow
Pushpagiri Centre for Virology
Dec 2011 - Oct 2012 (10 months)
Conducted virology research and laboratory work as a Project Fellow from December 2011 to October 2012, supporting diagnostic virology studies and immunoassays.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMahatma Gandhi University
Master of Science, Microbiology
2009 - 2011
Grade: 73%
Activities and societies: Project on role of Azolla as a nitrogen source for decomposition of coir pith; training at Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre; organizer/participant in CME and workshops.
Completed an MSc in Microbiology at Mahatma Gandhi University from 2009 to 2011 with 73% and secured University 2nd rank.
BUBangalore University
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry & Genetics
2006 - 2009
Grade: 80%
Completed a BSc in Microbiology, Biochemistry & Genetics at Bangalore University from 2006 to 2009 with 80%.
Board of Higher Secondary Examination
Higher Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary
2004 - 2006
Grade: 80%
Completed Higher Secondary education from 2004 to 2006 with 80%.
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)
SSLC, Secondary Education
Grade: 86%
Completed SSLC in March 2004 with 86%.
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Location
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