Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Experience
Awards and Scholorships
Profession Relevant Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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VASUMATHI KODE

Kailua

Summary

Entry-level teaching professional with 15+ years in Biotechnology research. I have gained teaching experience during these years by teaching/training colleagues in research work. Impressive work ethic and commitment to creating a challenging yet nurturing learning environment. Excited to help create stimulating, positively challenging learning -focused classroom environments. My strong research background in Biology will help make students understand the concepts better. Enthusiastic, multitasker with good work ethic and a good teamwork skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Scientist

MedGenome Inc.
  • Taught incoming colleagues research experiments in molecular biology
  • Traveled to India to teach colleagues different experiments related to molecular biology
  • Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.

Teaching Associate in Lab

University Of Manchester, U.K.
07.2001 - 07.2002
  • Taught undergraduate students in the lab to conduct different experiments.


Education

Professional Certification - Applied Bioinformatics

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA
05.2024

Professional Certificate Degree - Biotechnology

University of California, Santa Cruz Extension
Santa Cruz, CA
05.2014

Ph.D. - Plant Sciences

University of Manchester
Manchester, U.K.
05.2005

Master of Science - Applied Botany

Bangalore University
Bangalore, India
04.1998

Bachelor of Science - Applied Botany

N.M.K.R.V. College For Women
Bangalore, India
04.1996

Skills

  • Research Experience
  • Writing skills
  • Public speaking
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management

Research Experience

     

TrueBinding Inc

Senior Scientist                                            January 2022-April 2022 

Scientist III                                                    December 2020-January2022

     

MedGenome Inc.
Research Scientist II April 2018 – December 2020 

Research Scientist I July 2014 – March 2018 


 Kuehnle AgroSystems Inc.
Product Development Manager 2009 - 2013 


Research Corporation of University of Hawaii 

Junior Research Scientist 2007 - 2009
 

University of Central Florida 

Postdoctoral Research Associate 2005 - 2007 

      

Awards and Scholorships

      

  • Above and Beyond Recognition Award for excellent performance (2019)
  • Ph.D. Graduate Overseas Scholarship Scheme (2002-2005)

Profession Relevant Skills

  • Excellent and robust verbal and written communication abilities when working with colleagues.
  • Proficient in working with job duties requiring computers using software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Solid understanding of research experiments.
  • Patient and easygoing person with strong interpersonal skills, allowing me to be someone easy to work with.
  • Strong critical and creative thinker, giving me more ideas to help develop innovative experiments.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Hobbies and Interests

Love to run, have participated in few races including couple of Marathon races in Honolulu. 

Timeline

Teaching Associate in Lab

University Of Manchester, U.K.
07.2001 - 07.2002

Research Scientist

MedGenome Inc.

Professional Certification - Applied Bioinformatics

University of California - San Diego

Professional Certificate Degree - Biotechnology

University of California, Santa Cruz Extension

Ph.D. - Plant Sciences

University of Manchester

Master of Science - Applied Botany

Bangalore University

Bachelor of Science - Applied Botany

N.M.K.R.V. College For Women
VASUMATHI KODE