Wallamadama

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

University of Ruhuna

Chemistry

Botany

Physics 

Biochemistry skills

Bachelor Degree - Bachelor of Science (Hons)

•	Supervised laboratory practical classes of up to 50+ undergraduate students in Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry daily. 
•	Assisted students during their performance of the experiment and make sure to maintain GLPs. 
•	Marked 200+ assessment items, lab notebooks weekly and provided students with constructive feedback, and entered data into Grade Centre contributing to students learning and development.
•	Participated in the moderation assessment process and assisted in invigilating subject examinations, contributing to high-quality teaching, and learning experiences, resulting in consistent positive student feedback. 
•	Worked with course coordinators to develop learning and practical schedules according to the trial outcomes and students’ feedbacks. 
•	Set up calibrated laboratory instruments, equipment, and materials to prepare for testing purposes

Teaching Assistant

University of Ruhuna, A2, Matara, Sri Lanka

Geelong (Waurn Ponds)

Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Deakin Univesity

•	Performed plant specimen sampling for molecular testing from biosecurity greenhouse space.
•	Followed SOPs and MSDSs and performed master mix, primer and sample preparation, and DNA/RNA extractions by manually and automated systems.  
•	Conducted molecular assays such as PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and ELISA to detect and identify exotic plant pathogens.
•	Completed a complex research project investigating new sampling methods and comparing results of a new assay compared to existing assays for sensitivity, repeatability, and accuracy.
•	Designed, conducted, recorded, analyzed, and interpreted results of biological experiments.  
•	Developed, adapted, validated, and optimized diagnostic tests to allow for detection of established and emerging viruses of significant biosecurity risk and pooling of PEQ diagnostic standards. 
•	Handled data in accurate and efficient ways to enable analysis and produce and presented visual presentations and scientific reports that convey results to key policy decision-makers in the department. 
•	Responsible for preparing, coordinating, and processing research lab kits and test kits as required. 
•	Demonstrated experience in pathology, molecular, and biosecurity contamination level 2 and 3 laboratories. 
•	Conducted general laboratory maintenance followed GMPs and GLPs.
•	Contributed to weekly project updates and progress team meetings with directors, scientists, and researchers. 

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

Research Intern

135 Donnybrook Road, Mickleham VIC, Australia

Yasodha Suharshi Jayawardena / Bachelor Degree - Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

University of Ruhuna

Progress

Skills