Ramadevi vummidi

Professional Summary:
I am a dedicated microbiology lab technician with a Master's in Biomedical Science and extensive experience in microbiology techniques. My expertise includes streaking agar plates, bacterial identification, and antibiotic sensitivity testing. I am currently contributing to the microbiology department at University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire through Your World Health Care Agency. I excel in team environments and am eager to leverage my skills for delivering high-quality laboratory services.

Experience Highlights:

University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire (NHS)
Biomedical Associate
May 2024 - Present

• Performing microbiological procedures adhering to SOPs.
• Utilizing techniques such as API for rapid bacterial identification and AST for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment including VITEK systems.
• Ensuring compliance with COSHH regulations for chemical handling and waste management.

Lab Med Expert Diagnostic Laboratory (London, UK)
Intensive Microbiology Trainee
December 2023 - Present

• Expertise in specimen reception and processing using LIMS.
• Proficient in gram staining, biochemical tests, and MRSA screening.
• Regular maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal functionality.

NHS (Scotland - New Craigs and Raigmore Hospital, England - Epsom Hospitals)
Healthcare Assistant
2021 - October 2023

• Monitored patient vitals and maintained daily records.
• Assisted patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Supported nursing staff in medication dispensation and ward operations.

Reddy Laboratories (Hyderabad, India)
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
2016 - 2020

• Handled sample collection, processing, and prioritization.
• Ensured quality control through culture evaluation and media selection.
• Managed equipment operation, maintenance, and waste disposal.

Education:

MSc in Biomedical Science
University of East London, 2020 - 2022

BSc Microbiology
Andhra University, 2005 - 2008

Microbiology & Molecular Techniques:
Genome Extraction, PCR, Electrophoresis, Plate Streaking, Slide Preparation, Microscopy, Biochemical Tests.

Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Data Entry and Analysis, GraphPad Prism.
Strong interpersonal skills, effective communicator, and adept at working under pressure with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities.

Personal Details:
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 12 April 1988
Marital Status: Married
Languages Known: Telugu, Hindi, English
Nationality: Indian

PRESENT EXPERIENCE: 

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE -NHS 

  Currently working at UHCW through your world health care agency in microbiology department as a biomedical associate from May 2024 to till date  

EXPERIENCE: 

Lab Med Expert Diagnostic Laboratory (London, UK) (Dec 2023-till date) 

Intensive Microbiology trainee.     

Thorough knowledge of specimen reception by Checking samples against request forms, addressing discrepancies, and entering them into LIMS. 

Collects and processes the samples (e.g. urine, wound swabs, genital swabs, sputum) on appropriate agars like UTR investigation on chromogenic plates, wound swabs using staph/strep agar or blood agar, Genital swabs for the isolation of candida, 

Performs gram staining and the relevant biochemical tests to find out the disease-causing bacterial species. 

Rapid bacterial identification techniques using the Analytical Profile Index (API) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST). 

MRSA screening, Reading and Interpreting of plates. 

Daily, Weekly and monthly maintenance of VITEK and other lab equipment. 

Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations. 

NHS (Scotland- New Craigs and Raigmore Hospital) (England-Epsom hospitals)  

(2021-2023october) While pursuing my master's. 

Health care assistant at NHS 

Monitors the VITALS of the patients by checking BP, Pulse, and blood sugar levels. 

Maintained and updated Records of patients daily. 

Helps and assists patients with food, personal care, and other day-to-day activities. 

Working on busy wards helped me to support other team members by sharing the job for the smooth running of the shift. 

I even helped nurses dispense medication to ease their work. 

REDDY LABORATORIES (HYDERABAD, INDIA) (2016-2020) 

Microbiology Laboratory technician 

Collection, Evaluation, and Processing of samples 

Prioritize the samples according to the user requirements. 

Dealt with damaged/leaking samples. 

Prevented cross-contamination by sanitizing utensils and surfaces. 

Selection of appropriate media 

Evaluate culture for quality assurance. 

Received and processed stock using an inventory management system. 

Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimize team operations. 

Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment. 

Decontamination and disposal of waste 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 

 (Sept 2020- 2022): MSc in Biomedical Science, from the University of East London 

 (2005- 2008): BSc Microbiology, from Andhra University, Secured 67% 

 (2003- 2005): Intermediate, Sri Chaitanya Junior College, Vijayawada, Secured 77% 

 (2003): Tenth standard, Vidya residential English medium school, secured 77% 

MICROBIOLOGY & MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES: 

Genome Extraction, 

PCR, 

Electrophoresis 

Plate streaking, 

Slide preparation, 

Microscopy, 

Biochemical tests, 

IT Skills: 

Microsoft Office Suite, Data entry and analysis, graph pad prism. 

 
Soft Skills:  

Self-motivated,  

Good Communication, 

Interpersonal skills, 

Excellent Time Management skills, 

Ability to Work Under Pressure,  

Critical Thinking,  

Leadership Qualities, 

Reliability, 

 Flexibility 

PERSONAL PROFILEI  

Gender: Female 

Date of Birth: 12 April 1988 

Marital status: Married 

Languages Known:  Telugu, Hindi, English 

Nationality: Indian