Nirujaa Kunaruban
Ilford,Essex
Summary
Highly skilled, determined and adaptable individual with extensive hands-on experience in routine bacteriology bench work, meticulous TB specimen processing and identification—with full setup of sensitivity testing—and proficient execution of COVID‑19 PCR processing and reporting. Excel at delivering accurate, timely diagnostics within a high-volume clinical microbiology environment.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and proficiency in data analysis.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Synnovis/ Royal Brompton Hospital
London
09.2009 - 06.2025
- Maintained comprehensive records to ensure traceability and accountability in all processes.
- Executed meticulous laboratory techniques to guarantee accurate results.
- Conducted bacteriology bench work, including specimen culture and Gram-staining for species identification.
- Set up and interpreted MALDI-TOF analyses for microbial identification.
- Established antimicrobial sensitivity testing and interpretation for various specimens.
- Processed tuberculosis specimens and performed Mycobacterium identification using HAIN assays.
- Executed COVID-19 PCR tests, ensuring quality control and prompt reporting of results.
- Performed urine microscopy, documenting findings related to cells, casts, crystals, and bacteria accurately.
Trainee Biomedical Scientist
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust
Espom
01.2006 - 09.2009
- Successfully completed the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio
- Achieved HCPC registration, enabling legal practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist in the UK.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
St George's University of London
London 09.2002 - 07.2005
Skills
- Conduct routine bacteriology bench work including specimen culture, Gram-staining, colony morphology assessment, and species identification
- MALDI-TOF setup and interpretation
- Antimicrobial sensitivity setup and interpretation according to EUCAST guidelines
- Process specimens for Mycobacteria species and perform Mycobacterium identification using HAIN assays, alongside setting up full sensitivity (DST) workflows
- Set up, execute, and analyse COVID‑19 PCR tests, maintaining quality control, interpreting amplification curves, and reporting results promptly
- Perform urine microscopy, examining samples for cells, casts, crystals, and bacteria, and accurately document and communicate findings
- Galactomanon setup and interpretation
- Adhere strictly to ISO 15189/UKAS quality and compliance standards through SOPs, equipment checks, QA audits, and documentation upkeep
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Timeline
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Synnovis/ Royal Brompton Hospital
09.2009 - 06.2025
Trainee Biomedical Scientist
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust
01.2006 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
St George's University of London
09.2002 - 07.2005
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