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Viveka Selvarasa

IIS "Giulio Casiraghi" - Liceo classico, linguistico e scientifico
Milan
Viveka Selvarasa
4
Languages
14
years of professional experience

Passionate Biology educator and Molecular Biologist with extensive experience in molecular genetics, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), clinical diagnostics, and laboratory research. Seeking a Cambridge Biology teaching position where I can integrate real-world scientific applications into IGCSE and AS/A Level Biology,critical thinking, and academic achievement through engaging, student-centered instruction.

Work History

Biology Teacher IGCSE

10 Months
IIS "Giulio Casiraghi" - Liceo classico, linguistico e scientifico | 09.2025 - Current

Portineria Assistant (Concierge)

11 Months
Private Apartment Building - De Angeli Area | 08.2025 - 2026
  • Occasional baby sitting

Internship Thesis IFOM

1 Year 2 Months
Institute of Molecular Oncology Foundation | 05.2022 - 07.2023
  • (https://www.ifom.eu/it/)

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

4 Months
Genelabs Medical (PVT) Ltd. | 07.2021 - 11.2021
  • (https://www.genelabsmedical.com/)

Medical Laboratory Scientist

2 Years 5 Months
Genelabs Medical (PVT) Ltd. | 01.2019 - 06.2021
  • (https://www.genelabsmedical.com/)

Research Assistant

7 Months
University of Colombo | 01.2018 - 08.2018

Clerical Officer

11 Months
Ceylon Electricity Board | 01.2013 - 12.2013

Education

Master of Science - Molecular Biology & Genetics

University of Pavia | Pavia, Italy | 04-2026
  • Master's research: Integrated molecular analysis of immunoglobulin gene rearrangements, class usage and CD79b expression in human high-grade B cell lymphomas
  • Supervisor-Stefano Casola, MD, PhD, IFOM | Principal Investigator | T:+3902574303 714 | stefano.casola@ifom.eu
  • Co-Supervisor-Federico Forneris, PhD|ProRettore alla Ricerca | T. 0382 985228
  • Http://fornerislab.unipv.it

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

University of Colombo | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 01-2018
Research Project: - Identification of the molecular basis of PWS and AS among a cohort of Sri Lankan patients

Skills

IGCSE/AS/AL syllabus
Organization and order maintenance
Classroom Management
Effective Time Management
Communication & Interpersonal Skill
Molecular Biology laboratory skills
Phlebotomy
Genetic tests

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English
Tamil
Sinhala
Italian (A1)

Timeline

Biology Teacher IGCSE

IIS "Giulio Casiraghi" - Liceo classico, linguistico e scientifico
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Portineria Assistant (Concierge)

Private Apartment Building - De Angeli Area
08.2025 - 2026Read More

Internship Thesis IFOM

Institute of Molecular Oncology Foundation
05.2022 - 07.2023Read More

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

Genelabs Medical (PVT) Ltd.
07.2021 - 11.2021Read More

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Genelabs Medical (PVT) Ltd.
01.2019 - 06.2021Read More

Research Assistant

University of Colombo
01.2018 - 08.2018Read More

Clerical Officer

Ceylon Electricity Board
01.2013 - 12.2013Read More

University of Colombo

Bachelor of Science from Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
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University of Pavia

Master of Science from Molecular Biology & Genetics
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Viveka Selvarasa