Brinda Shah

**** *** ****, **** # **, Des Plaines, IL 60016

224-***-****( ab9ns2@r.postjobfree.com

(US Citizen)

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Carrier Objective:

Looking for a full-time position in scientific research and

developmental settings, to elaborate my educational skills and

participating in the bright future of employer's success and research and

expand understanding of science in microbial, molecular, cellular and

biochemical research fields.

Professional Profile:

. Dedicated science professional with solid background in Pharmaceutical

Science, Bionanotechnology, cellular biology, molecular biology,

electron microscopy, biochemistry, and immunology & microbiology

field.

. Experienced & Skilled team leader, can handle multiple tasks

effectively and master in following lab processes and tools according

to GMP requirements.

. Effective communicator with excellent planning and organizational

strengths.

. Astute learner who quickly grasps fresh materials, ramps up to tasks

rapidly and delivers results with complete professionalism.

[pic]Key Competencies:

. Gram Staining Techniques ? Micropipetting,

Plating, Streaking, Swabbing

. Sterile Techniques

. Serial dilutions

. Inoculation of bacterial culture ? Preparation of

broth & agar media

. Inoculation of bacterial culture

. Preparation of broth and agar media

. Gel Electrophoresis

. Autoclaving

. Paper Chromatography

. Thin Layer Chromatography

. Column Chromatography

. HPLC

Electron microscope software

. Hemocytometer

. UV/VIS Spectrometer - IR Backscatter

. Spectrophotometry

. Fluorimetry

. PCR

. Preparation of chemical/paint formulas

. pH adjustment

Professional Experience:

Microbiologist at Valspar Research & Development Lab, Wheeling, IL

April 2012-May 2013

. Preparing Different agar media, operating autoclave, streaking

agar plates under laminar hood, preparing spore suspensions,

identifying bacteria, etc. Following GMP.

. Performing 4-cycle fungal experiments on different paint samples

to check biocide levels and activities inside paint formulas.

. Performing audits on different manufacturing plant's samples

. Testing microbial contamination on various consumer complaints

regarding sold paint samples

. Formulating different paint samples using given standard

protocols

. Making drawdowns of paint samples, measuring pH of each

formulated paint

. Testing paint drawdowns using UV/VIS IR backscatter

. Preparing detained reports of each consumer complaint and

detailed PowerPoint of 4-cycle fungal experiments.

Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Intern at Astral Pharmaceuticals, India

June2006-July 2006

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Academic Projects:

. Identified unknown Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria (coccus

and rod) from a mixed broth culture by drawing flowchart and by using

biochemical tests and selective media.

. Identified unknown Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria (coccus

and rod) from a mixed broth culture by drawing flowchart and by using

differential stains.

. Isolation and Amplification of Plasmid samples through PCR and

Enzymatic Digestion.

. Serial dilutions, preparations of reagents, aseptic techniques,

isolation, and purification, quantitation, and restriction enzyme

analysis and restriction modification of DNA, DNA Typing, and

experiments related to PCR and Real-Time PCR.

. Isolation and characterization of milk alpha-Lactalbumin

. A study on the enzyme-catalyzed oxidation of glucose using luminescent

probes

. Tests like finding the blood group and Rh factor, identifying the

different white blood cells under microscope and flow cytometry. Also

immunoassay, western blot and ELISA tests to observe antigens and

antibodies reaction.

Education:

Masters in Science - Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL - Jan 2011-

May 2013 (Graduated on May 3rd, 2013) Major in Biotech & Chemical

Sciences (Concentration: Microbiology, Molecular Biology,

BioNanotechnology, organic Chemistry, inorganic chemistry, Electron

microscopy and Biochemistry) GPA 3.05/4.0

Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Science - ROFEL College of Pharmacy, Vapi,

Guajrat, India (2002-2006)-Foreign Pharmacist (India)

GPA 3.69/4.0

Computer Skills:

. Platforms: Windows (all version), Apple IOS.

. Hardware: PCR, RT-PCR, UV Spectrophotometer, UV/VIS IR Backscatter,

pH Meter, HPLC, Centrifuge, etc.

Professional References:

. Jeff Taylor, Director at Valspar Research & Development Lab

Email: ab9ns2@r.postjobfree.com (He has issued me the recommendation

letter separately)

. Vicky McKinley Ph.D, Professor of Microbiology, Chair Person of

Biology Department

Ph: 312-***-****, 847-***-**** email: ab9ns2@r.postjobfree.com

. Dr Robert Seiser Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Department at

Rossevelt University, Chicago, IL. Email: ab9ns2@r.postjobfree.com (He

has issued me a separate Recommendation Letter)

. Cynthia Baricos, R&D Chemist & Microbiologist at Valspar R&D Lab

Ph: 847-***-**** email: ab9ns2@r.postjobfree.com

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