Microbiologist
Current• Conducting bacteriological media preparation and validation (quality control) of prepared media’s. • Conducting performance verification of equipment’s and apparatus to ensure quality of the test results. • Conducting microbiology tests to enumerate aerobic colonies, Presumptive E. coli, E. coli (β-glucuronides positive) Staphylococcus aureus (coagulase positive) and to detect pathogens like Salmonella spp., pathogenic Vibrio spp., (v. cholera & v. parahaemolyticus) , Listeria monocytogenes.• Conducting analyses of heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Cr, Hg, As) analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrometer• Conducing DNA & RNA extraction and identification of shrimp disease viruses (WSSV, YHV, TSV, IHNV, AHPND, IMNV, MRNV, NHP-B) by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method.• Conducing DNA extraction and identification of porcine, bovine and ruminant’s by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method.• Conducting analysis of banned chemicals, veterinary medicinal drugs and antibiotics by ELISA.• Prepare standard test reports by analyzing collected data on specific tests. • Ensuring laboratory staffs are properly trained and competent on required laboratory tasks. • Participating (Leadership role) in proficiency tests of Aerobic colony count, Salmonella spp., pathogenic Vibrio spp. , S. aureus (coagulase positive)and Listeria monocytogenes under National Food Agency (Sweden) according to proficiency test plan of Quality control laboratory, Chattogram.