Manager Assistant

SIMA PATEL

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EDUCATION

Arcadia University GPA: 3.4/4.0

Masters in Forensic Science August 2007 - May 2009

- 5 week internships in Forensic Biology, Toxicology, and Forensic

Chemistry

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry August 2003 - December 2006

Coursework

Required Coursework

- Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biostatistics, Instrumental

Analysis, Quantitative Analysis

Additional Science Coursework

- Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry,

Pharmacology, Law, Evidence, and Procedures, Polymers and Biopolymers

Laboratory skills and knowledge

- DNA separation using gel electrophoresis - Liquid/Liquid & Solid Phase

Extractions

- GC/MS & headspace GC/MS - Immunoassays

- Microchemical Color Tests - Capillary Electrophoresis

- DNA extraction, amplification, and quantitation - Thin Layer

Chromatography

Research

Fredric Rieders Family Renaissance Foundation

Independent Research Willow Grove, PA August 08-

December 2008

. Utilized GC/MS to determine Bisphenol-A concentrations in bottled

water under various temperature conditions

Professor Satish Nair's Biochemistry Research Group Urbana, IL

January 06- February 07

Undergraduate Research Assistant

. Assisted in purification and crystallization of a protein

. Collected samples in order to determine purity of protein through gel

electrophoresis

Professional EXPERIENCE

Champaign School District #4 Champaign, IL March 07- Present

Substitute Teacher

. Taught 7th and 8th grade special education math as a permanent

substitute

. Created own lesson plan

. Individualized a curriculum to special ed. children

CSL Behring Bradley, IL October 09-

December 09

Validation Technician

. Reviewing previously performed cleaning validations, obtaining

analytical results from the bioburden, and endotoxin testing

performed, and entering data into Excel

. Importing, editing, and approving studies into the company database

. Filtered WFI through 3 different filter pads in order to eliminate

them as a source of bioburden and endotoxin in the cleaning process

Travel Inn Gilman, IL June 99-Present

Assistant Manager

. Performed daily pool maintenance, including checking pH and bromine

levels

. Cleaned and sanitized rooms

. Performed cashier responsibilities with 0% error

. Interacted with various types of customers to satisfy their needs

and build clientele

Professional Memberships

. AAFS Student Affiliate 2008- May 2009

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Member

- Alpha Chi Sigma 2005 - 2007

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