Valeriano Godinho

• Assisted with the packaging, sorting, and distribution of food items in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the food storage and distribution areas.
• Greet and assist clients in a friendly and respectful manner during food distribution events.
• Help maintain accurate records of food inventory, donations, and distribution activities.
• Collaborate with other volunteers and staff members to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in food-related activities.
• Follow health and safety protocols at all times to ensure the well-being of volunteers and clients.

• Work included CPS, DPS at distribution centre
• Increased employee productivity with thorough onboarding and ongoing training programs in warehouse operations.
• Performed periodic cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments to maintain reliable records.
• Promoted a positive workplace culture that fostered teamwork among employees while emphasizing individual accountability for achieving operational goals.
• Conducted regular performance reviews for warehouse staff members to set goals, assess progress, provide feedback, and support professional development opportunities.
• Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
• Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
• Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
• Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
• Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
• Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.

Completed training courses in biotechnological practices in Electrophoresis, Electro blotting, Electrophoresis and PCR.

• Worked at a Clinic during the outbreak of the Novel Corona Virus under the guidance of Dr. D.T. Shivsharan.

• Helping and conducting workshops on health and nutrition for teachers and students.

Bioinformatics & Computational Biology.

Concept of sequencing: (Genome sequencing & Transcriptome sequencing), Concept of Homology Modelling, Concept of Molecular Docking (Drug Designing), Concept of MD Simulation, Software & tools of MD simulation, Detailed understanding of NGS analysis.

Cell & Molecular Biology.

Overview of genomic DNA and RNA, Demonstration of module oriented instruments, Basic concept of percentage, Principle-SOP and application of spectrophotometer, Types of extraction, Composition of buffers, Overview of distinguishing features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, Overview of differential leukocyte cells, Preparation of blood smear and differential staining of blood cells, Genomic DNA isolation from Hair/Nail/Blood, Basic concept for preparation of Tank buffer (TBE/TAE) - 6X loading dye and ETBr solution, Introduction and application of electrophoresis, Qualitative analysis of DNA/RNA through Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Genomic DNA quantification & purity check through UV-VIS spectrophotometer, Basic concept of PCR, Performance of PCR in thermal cycler, Types of PCR (RT-PCR, Gradient PCR, Nested PCR and its application).

Genomics & Recombinant DNA Technology.

Basics of competent cell, competent cell preparation, Introduction about ligation, T4 DNA Ligation of λ DNA by HindIII restriction enzyme, Basic concept of Agarose gel electrophoresis, Basic concept of Tank buffer (TBE/TAE) - 6X loading dye and ETBr solution, observe the efficiency of ligation reaction through Agarose gel electrophoresis, Overview of transformation, Transformation of ligated DNA, learn restriction-digestion technique (Plasmid DNA cut with EcoR1and HindIII), Perform Agarose gel electrophoresis of digested plasmid DNA, Basic concept of DNA fingerprinting by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) for bacterial strain identification and Blue-white screening.

Biochemistry & Immunology.

Introduction of Biochemistry, Difference between antigen-antibody, types of antibody, basic instrument handling, Calculation (Percentage, Molarity and Normality), Micropipette handling (Reverse and Forward pipetting), Standard operating procedure (SOP) and application of different instruments (pH meter and spectrophotometer) Measurement of рН of biological liquids with universal indicator paper, Biuretic reaction for detection of peptide bond, qualitative test for presence of carbohydrates (molisch/ Tollen’s/ Fehling test), Quantitative determination of vitamin Р in the different samples via UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Determination of alpha-Amylase activity (Serum/Saliva) on Starch, Components of blood, Bleeding time calculation, Clotting time estimation, Separation of Serum From human blood, Basic concept of antigen and antibody, Overview of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Direct Immuno enzymatic determination of thyrotropin/Hepatitis B in human serum through (ELISA) reader.

• Assisted in preparation and staining of slides
• Printed reports for the patients
• Observation of tests performed in the microbiology, immunology, hematology, biochemistry areas of pathology laboratory and biopsied organs in the histopathology lab.