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Gloria Alappadan Varghese

Gloria Alappadan Varghese

Master Student: Environmental Resourse And Management / Researcher In Microbial Community Analysis And Molecular Biology
Cottbus

Summary

Dynamic researcher with expertise in microbial community analysis and molecular biology techniques, honed at TU Berlin and the German Environment Agency. Proven ability in data analysis and critical thinking, successfully conducting bioinformatic assessments and enhancing laboratory protocols to ensure high-quality outcomes in environmental microbiology.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Researcher

TU Berlin and German Environment Agency, Berlin
06.2025 - Current
  • Investigating the impact of nitrification and urease inhibitors on aquatic microbial communities within controlled mesocosm experiments at UBA s artificial stream and pond facility
  • Conducting DNA /RNA extraction from water and sediment samples followed by PCR amplification and 16s rRNA full length sequencing using Oxford Nanopore
  • Performing bioinformatics analysis of long read sequencing data and applying multivariate statistical methods to assess community shifts in bacteria and archaea
  • Gaining hands on training in qualitative real time PCR (qPCR) for nitrogen cycle related genes.

Research Assistant

Apl. Prof. Dr. Manfred Wanner,
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Environmental microbiology Researcher /
    Identification and Quantitative Analysis of Testate
    Amoebae in soil ecosystems.
  • Conducted laboratory-based identification and
    quantification of testate amoebae in soil
    samples, utilizing microscopy techniques to assess
    microbial presence and diversity.
  • Applied sampling and staining methods to
    prepare soil specimens for microscopic analysis,
    ensuring accurate detection of amoeba.
  • Executed protocols for soil sampling, including
    collection, preservation, and processing
    techniques critical for microbial analysis.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured
    sterile handling practices to prevent sample
    contamination, leading to reliable test results.
  • Worked closely with my well-trained Professor
    Manfred Wanner, sharing findings and discussing
    methods to enhance accuracy in amoeba quantification

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Rajagiri Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Increased lab safety by enforcing proper
    handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous
    materials.
  • Aided in the diagnosis of infectious diseases by
    performing timely and accurate clinical
    microbiology tests on patient specimens.
  • Conducted microbiological tests, including
    culturing, staining, and microscopy, to identify
    and analyses bacterial, fungal, and other
    microbial samples.
  • Performed microbial assays and diagnostic tests
    to detect pathogens in various samples, ensuring
    accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Prepared and maintained cultural media,
    reagents, and laboratory equipment to support
    high-quality testing outcomes.
  • Documented test results and maintained
    accurate records in laboratory information
    systems, ensuring traceability and data integrity.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile working
    environment, following GLP (Good Laboratory
    Practice) standards to minimize contamination risk

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Resourse And Management

Brandenburg Technical University
Cottbus, Brandenburg
02-2026

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Mahatma Ghandhi University
India
04-2021

Higher Secondary Education - Biology Maths

Government of Kerala
Kerala, India
03-2018

Skills

    Microbial community analysis

    Molecular biology techniques(DNA,RNA extraction, PCR)

    Bioinformatics/16S rRNA analysis)

    Microscopy and staining techniques

    Clinical research

    Data analysis

    Attention to detail

    MS office

    Critical thinking

    Laboratory Testing

    Pathogen handling

Timeline

Researcher

TU Berlin and German Environment Agency, Berlin
06.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Apl. Prof. Dr. Manfred Wanner,
08.2024 - 02.2025

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Rajagiri Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Environmental Resourse And Management

Brandenburg Technical University

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Mahatma Ghandhi University

Higher Secondary Education - Biology Maths

Government of Kerala

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