Mahendra Patel

S*** Grengs Lane, Geneva, ***** 630-***-**** acoupk@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Senior Chemist and Quality Control Analyst with expert experience in laboratory technology, quality control

and assurance

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Quality Control

Analysis Use of Electrophoresis Inventory Control

Root cause Chromatography, liquid Microscopy &

analysis bacterial cultures spectrophotometer

Use of HPLC, pH Knowledge of GCP/ICH Lean Labs

meters & Knowledge

Experience w/ OOSs,

Balances

deviations, & method Handled &

EM which investigated

validations

includes customer

bioburden testing complaints

& water sampling Use of MS office

Chemistry &

Microbiology

CORE COMPETENCIES

Proficient in analyzing and interpreting biological, chemical, and microbiological data using exceptional

quantitative skills, critical-thinking, and mathematical skills.

W ork effectively both as team member and independently.

Analyze findings of laboratory investigations, identify deviations and implement corrective actions.

Superb communication, interpersonal, leadership, and problem -solving skills with the ability to excel in

challenging and deadline-driven environments and ensure th at projects are completed on time and within

budget.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

October 2011 – September 2014

GREEN GLOBE LABORATORIES Chicago IL

Laboratory Technologist

Performed analytical and titration chemistry testing.

Developed analytical testing methodologies using HPLC, GC, Spectrophotometer, Atomic absorption, and

GLPs. Managed also the Microbiology Laboratory and the Sensory Evaluation Program.

Expert knowledge of quality investigations that resolve the complex problems met in quality assurance

project management.

Experienced HPLC operator for quantifying analyte of interest and DSC for polymer identification

Operated FTIR for identification of polymers, plastics, and oils

Performed soxhlet and reflux extraction

Product Deformulations

Experience with UVIS spectrometry and atomic absorption spectrometry

Routine bacteriological isolation and identification from waste water

Quality control. OOS and Quality assurance documentation

Mahendra Patel

0s428 Grengs lane, Geneva, 60134 630-***-**** acoupk@r.postjobfree.com

September 1996 – October 2011

26th STREET MEDICAL SERVICE LABORATORY Chicago IL

Quality Assurance Technician / Medical Technologist

Performed laboratory procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease

Quality control and Quality assurance documentation

Verified and documented lab results of all performed tests

Ensured compliance with ICH and government requirements including policies and lab procedures

Maintained cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments, and work area knowledge in Immunology, Serology

and Toxicology

Bioanalysis testing: ELISA (enzyme linked immunoassay),EIA (enzyme immunoassay) like Hepatitis profile,

HIV 1,2 antibodies detection.

DNA Amplification testing using Cobas Amplicor for STD.

Routine microbiology cultures-Throat, Urine etc. and sensitivity study, pyrogen testing

WESTLAKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 708-***-**** Melrose Park, IL December 1990 - September 1996

Medical Technologist

Quality control and Quality assurance documentation

Ran patient samples for routine and special bioassays

Instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting

Documentation of panic values

EIA, Special Chemistry, Drug screen and Cardiac profile testing

EDUCATION

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Chicago, IL

M.S. Candidate, Microbiology

SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY Vallabhvidyanagar, India

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vitros 350 and ECI by Johnsons & Johnson

Roche Integra – 800 and Roche Cobas Amplicor

Abbott Quantum

Becton Dickenson Micro-Probe Processor

ESA Lead Screen II Analyzer

Medonic M-Series for CBC

Siemens Clinitek Status

FTIR by Perkin Elmer

HPLC and DSC by Perkin Elmer

Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and UVIS by Perkin Elmer

Soxhlet and Reflux Extraction

CERTIFICATIONS

Illinois state department of health-medical Laboratory Supervisor for Medicaid and Medicare services

Participated in COLA, CLIA, and CAP inspections

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