2. Curriculum Vitae of Vijith V.
VIJITH V
ABOUT
Seeking a position to utilize my knowledge, skills, and abilities in the life
science industry and gain exposure to upcoming technologies while
being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
OVERVIEW OF EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Fellow at HLL Lifecare, Corporate Research
and Development (Dec 2015-Present).
Work Profile: The current work profile includes the testing of
various compounds for cytotoxicity, Anti-cancer activity and
the development of novel Nano particle drug delivery
systems. Current work also includes development of new 3D
cell culture techniques for anti-cancer studies and Tumour
micro environments.
Achievements: Independently set up a cell culture facility
within 3 months of joining the company.
Co-authored papers within 4 months of joining.
Currently under the process of developing novel techniques
for 3D cell culture to help with more accurate assays related
to drug testing.
Research Scholar at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology,
Trivandrum (From Nov 2013-Dec 2015).
Achievements: Screened 120 different compounds within 6
months, procuring funds of INR25 lakhs for the institute.
Developed several cancer cells-lines which are currently
being used for various cell culture related assays.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Able to plan research and organize tasks efficiently
Prioritizing work to meet deadlines
Working in accordance with GLP
Proficient in data management
TECHNIQUES KNOWN
Animal tissue culture techniques:
Mammalian cell culture, Preparation of media, Trypsinization, cell line
maintenance, sub culturing, Revival of cells after cryopreservation,
Assay preparation and Analysis, screening of compound libraries using
cell based tools for diverse targets in cancer cells such as HIF, NRF2,
Cell cycle and Apoptosis.
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Molecular biology: Western blotting, Enhanced Chem. Luminescence.
Isolation of protein, Isolation of DNA, PAGE, Plasmid Preparation,
Transfection, Electrophoresis, Spectroscopy.
Immunological techniques: ELISA, Immuno electrophoresis,
Immunohistochemistry.
Microbial techniques: Media preparation, plating, staining of
organism.
Plant tissue culture: Preparation of media, sterilization of
explants, inoculation, sub culturing and maintenance of explants.
EQUIPMENTS HANDLED
Spinning disc confocal microscope.
Fluorescent microscope.
Flow cytometry (ARIA II).
BD pathway imager.
Electroporation unit.
CO2 incubators
Hypoxic imaging chambers
Laminar Flow hoods
Lyophilizer
Sonicator
Autoclave, pH meter
Muse cell analyser
Q-PCR,RT-PCR
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
M.Sc. Biotechnology, Bangalore University, 2012 (First class)
B.Sc. Biotechnology, Manonmaniam sundarnar University, 2010
(First class)
Higher Secondary Education, CBSE, 2007 (First class)
Secondary Education, CBSE, 2005 (First class)
Diploma in Statistics and Basics of Computer Education (1 year)
Diploma in Industrial Microbiology (1 year)
Diploma in Biochemical Analysis (1 year)
IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENTS
Represented RGCB at the 6th world ayurveda conference, Delhi
Attended a Seminar on ‘Quantum Nano Sciences held at Indo-
Asian Academy, Bangalore.
Completed 2 projects in plant tissue culture from Noorul Islam
College of Arts & Science & Capital College, Bangalore.
Organized an International Seminar on ‘Violence against women
held’ at Trivandrum.
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PAPERS
Shraddha Mondal, Neena Haridas, S. Sneha Letha, V. Vijith, G.
Rajmohan and M. J. Rosemary.Development of injectable high
molecular weight hyaluronic acid hydrogels for cartilage
regeneration. JOURNAL OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE,
PART A: PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY
2016, VOL. 53, NO. 8, 1–8
PERSONAL SKILLS
Excellent communication and persuasive skills
Fluent in speaking in English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil
Computer literate
Comfortable with working in a group and alone.
COMPUTER SKILLS
OPERATING SYSTEMS : Windows XP/Windows Vista/ Windows 7
APPLICATIONS: MS word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : Vijith.V
Father’s Name : M.Vijayakrishnan
Date of Birth : 05/03/1989
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil
Nationality : Indian
Hobbies : Sketching, Painting and Travelling
Email : vijithvijayakrishnan61@gmail.com
Mobile : +91 9995106851, +91 9496681318
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REFERENCES:
Dr.T R Santhosh Kumar
Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Biotechnology
Scientist EII,CRP-1
Jagathy, Trivandrum, PIN 695014, India.
Tel: +91 9447117380
Email: trsanthosh@rgcb.res.in
Dr.Abitha Murali
Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Biotechnology
PDF,CRP-1
Jagathy, Trivandrum, PIN 695014, India.
Tel: +91 9496366771
Email: abithamurali@gmail.com
Dr.G Rajmohan,
Scientist EIII
HLL Corporate R & D Center,
Akkulam,Trivandrum.695017
Tel: +91 471 2774700/2774731(D)
Email:rajmohan@lifecarehll.com
