KUSHAL TRIVEDI
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 408-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
Objective:
Seeking for position of Research Associate in clinical trials while
merging into a globally focused organization that will purposefully
utilize my qualifications while offering several opportunities to
integrate personal enrichment with professional goals.
Highlights:
. High-energy, dependable individual focused on continued professional
development
. Relevant educational qualification for the research and development
. Dedicated to the organizational and individual growth
Education:
Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology Dec'10
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Relevant Course Work: Molecular Pharmacology, Experimental
Pharmacology and
Toxicology, Autonomic
Pharmacology, Cardiac
Pharmacology, Advanced
Pharmacology, Toxicology of
Drugs and Chemicals,
Biochemical Pharmacology,
Pharmacogenomics
Bachelor of Pharmacy Dec '07
Rajiv Gandhi University of Heath Sciences, Bangalore, India
Relevant Course Work: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology,
Pharmaceutics, Medicinal
Chemistry, Microbiology,
Advanced Industrial Pharmacy,
Organic & Inorganic
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
Jurisprudence
Honors/Awards
. Long island university scholarship.
EXPERIENCE:
Academic services
Graduate assistant at Kings county hospital, NY
Jan'10 - May'10
. Handling computer lab
. Assisting faculties of nursing department.
. Assisting students with their problems related computers.
Graduate assistant at nursing department, LIU
Aug'09 - Dec'09
. Handling computer lab.
. Maintenance of the lab.
Industrial Training May'07 -
June'07
Mann Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,India
. Production : Batch Preparation of Tablets and Capsules, Granulation,
Operation of tablet manufacturing procedure, ensure compliance with
cGMP regulations
. Quality Control: Sampling of Tablets and Capsules for assessment
hardness, friability, HPLC, Stability Studies
Project undertaken Jan'09 - May'09
ABCB1 gene and Pharmacogenomics Project
Worked as Pharmacologist during the Project
Research Papers
. Nitric oxide- A Unique Endogenous Signaling Molecule in Vascular
Biology
. HPLC Technique
. Flow cytometry
Skills
Technical Skills
. Western Blot technique, Southern Blot technique, ELISA test, DNA
Analysis, ALT- BUN assays, gel electrophoresis, Protein Assay, Lipid
Peroxidation, FISH, DNA Quantitative analysis, DNA
Extraction, cell transfection, PCR, RT-PCR.
. Culture Preparation- Bacterial, Yeast, Plant, Viral
. Preparation of reagents, stain and solutions
Laboratory Skills
. Instruments- Spectrophotometer, HPLC, GC, Karl fisher instrument,
Malvern particle size counter, Autoclave, Desiccators, Incubator, pH
meter, IR, Kymographs, Analgesiometer.
. Analysis using wet chemistry, titrimetric analysis, loss on drying of
sample
. Maintained laboratory instruments, longbooks, databases and notebooks
in compliance with cGMPs.
. In-vitro studies using rat uterus, guinea pig ileum to check effect
of various drugs and correlated using Dose response curve ( DRC )
. Animal handling (Administration of drug by subcutaneous, intravenous
route)
Computer Skills
. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet
research.
Personal Skills
. Medical survey on behalf of Sagar Apollo hospital, INDIA.
. Got first prize in game of cricket as a team leader in bachelors.
. Languages - English, Hindi, Gujarati.
Recommendations available upon request