Harini Jagatap
8 Eike Avenue Grabouw, Cape Town
Summary
Driven Research Assistant experienced in conducting laboratory, and field research. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect and evaluate research data for variety of projects. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Johannesburg
02.2016 - 03.2022
NRF South African Antarctic National Programme Project
“Comparing genetic patterns in springtails from Sub-Antarctica Marion Island.”
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submissions to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Developed fact sheets, graphs and tables to analyze and summarize survey data.
- Supported research and development efforts
Copy Editor, Springer Journals
Scientific Publishing Services Pvt Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2015
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Collaborated with editors and page designers to create a polished, attractive product.
- Compiled lists of common usage and style errors to reduce the number of mistakes and improve consistency in style.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Mentored younger interns to help develop craft and sharpen skills.
- Produced clear, concise and accurate content to reflect the tone and level of authority appropriate to the content.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Periyar University
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Periyar University
Skills
- Database searches
- Literature reviews
- Specimen and sample preparation
- Lab operations
- Research and analysis
- Running experiments
- Lab safety
- Technical Writing
- Project Management
- Experimental design
MASTERS’ RESEARCH
“Biodegradation of Leather Industry Effluent Using Halotolerant Bacterial Strains'' at CSIR, India.
EXPERTISED AREA OF RESEARCH
Bioinformatics Skills
BioEdit, Geneious, Next generation sequence
Molecular Biology
PCR, RT-PCR, Agarose gel electrophoresis, Elution of DNA fragments from gel
Microbiology
Isolation, Identification, Culturing techniques, Application studies using microbes, CFU
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
- Participated in the National Level Conference on Advancement in Transgenic Technology and presented a paper on “Conversion of Animal Flushing” in India in 2009.
- Participated in the National Level Conference on Advancement in Transgenic Technology and presented a poster on “AIDS & Swine Flu: A Study” in India in 2009.
- Participated in National Level Conference on Advancement in Transgenic Technology and presented a poster on “Effect of Collagen – Wound Healing” at India, 2009
- Participated in SANAP Symposium and presented a poster on "What are the next big questions for the collembolan species of Marion Island?" at Pretoria, South Africa, 2016.
- Participated in SANAP Symposium and presented a poster on "What are the next big questions for the collembolan species of Marion Island?" at Pretoria, South Africa, 2016.
- Participated in SANAP Symposium and presented a poster on "Landscape genetics of a collembolan species, Cryptopygus antarcticus travei on sub-Antarctic Marion Island," at Pretoria, South Africa, 2016.
- Participated in ESSA and ZSSA Combined Congress and presented a poster on “Comparing Native vs. Alien Genetic Patterns For Two Collembola Species on Marion Island” at Pretoria, South Africa, 2017.
- Participated in SANAP Symposium and presented a talk on “Comparing Genetic Patterns in Tullbergia bisetosa (Indigenous) and Isotomurus maculatus (Invasive) on sub-Antarctic Marion Island” at Hermanus, Cape Town, South Africa, 2018.
- Participated in the 6th SANAP Symposium "Ecogenomics" 22-25 June 2020, South Africa.
WORKSHOP ATTENDED
● Attended workshop on “Phyloinformatics: Concepts, Methods & Its Applications” on 14th and 15th December 2018 at Division of Molecular Biology, Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian Systems of Medicine (IIISM), SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India.
● Attended one-week hands-on virtual workshop on “Applied Computational Techniques in Life Sciences,” BioTools 2020 Organized by SynBiogenica Labs, a registered enterprise with Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
CERTIFIED COURSES
Training on Next Generation Sequencing at AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University, Chennai, India
PUBLICATIONS
1. Harini Jagatap, Daniela M. Monsanto, Bettine Jansen van Vuuren, Charlene Janion- Scheepers, Sudharshan Sekar, Peter R. Teske & Arsalan Emami-Khoyi (2019) The complete mitogenome of the springtail Tullbergia bisetosa: a subterranean springtail from the sub-Antarctic region. MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B VOL. 4, NO. 1, 1594–1596. https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2019.1601514.
2. Harini Jagatap, Daniela M. Monsanto, Bettine Jansen van Vuuren, Shilpa P. Parbhu, Alessia Dinoi, Charlene Janion-Scheepers, Sudharshan Sekar, Peter R. Teske & Arsalan Emami-Khoyi (2019) The complete mitogenome of Isotomurus maculatus: a widespread species that is invading the sub-Antarctic region. MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B VOL. 4, NO. 1, 1706–1708. https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2019.1607593.
3. Daniela M. Monsanto, Bettine Jansen van Vuuren, Harini Jagatap, Candice M. Jooste, Charlene Janion-Scheepers, Peter R. Teske & Arsalan Emami-Khoyi (2019) The complete mitogenome of the springtail Cryptopygus antarcticus travei provides evidence for speciation in the Sub-Antarctic region. MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B VOL. 4, NO. 1, 1195–1197. https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2019.1591219.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above-furnished information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Harini Jagatap
Place: Cape Town, South Africa
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Johannesburg
02.2016 - 03.2022
Copy Editor, Springer Journals
Scientific Publishing Services Pvt Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Periyar University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Periyar University
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