Assistant Maintenance

PRATIKSHABAHEN PATEL

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***********@*****.***

Jersey City,

NJ 07307

Contact: 201-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a challenging full time position in the field of life sciences

that could expose me to different aspects of Biotechnology and Life

sciences.

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS:

. M.S Biotechnology from Polytechnic Institute of New York University,

Brooklyn, NY,USA, December 2009

. M.S in Microbiology from Gujarat University, India 2006

. B.S in Microbiology from Gujarat University, India 2004

PROFILE:

. Ability to function as a team player and alternatively work

independently to achieve objectives.

. Ability to work under pressure in fast- paced, time-sensitive

environments.

. Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills both oral and written.

. Uncommon ability to research on different experiments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn, NY, USA. 01/2008 -

12/2009

Position: Graduate Research Assistant

. Prepared solutions and gels of various polymers checked the effect of

time and voltage on polymer properties using FTIR Spectroscopy and

collected data on effect of voltage on polymer concentrations by using

turbidimetric method. Was In charge of Undergraduate Organic Chemistry

Laboratory instrumentation, charged with instrument maintenance,

instruction and operation; Chemical inventory maintenance and ordering.

Cambay Pathology Laboratory, Gujarat, India. 06/2006 - 12/2007

Position: Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist & Pathologist's

Assistant

. Operated cell counter, Auto analyzer, Blood GAS analyzer, Binocular

Microscope etc.. performed the testing of HEMATOLOGY samples for Hb, Tc,

Dc, Sickle test, Reticular count, AEC count, Platelet count, Blood

Grouping, SEROLOGY tests for S-WIDAL, R.P.R. test, RA Test, HIV I and II.

Body fluid analysis for CSF, Pleural fluids and CLINICAL PATHOLOGY tests

for urine, stool, semen, and sputum analysis. Investigated failure and

trouble shoot errors of the instruments. Trained the new staff for lab

operating process-analytical and instrumental. Conducted research into

the structure, function, ecology, Biotechnology and genetics of

microorganisms and kept daily reports on computer.

Helly Health Care Pvt. Ltd, Ahmadabad, India 05/2005 - 04/2006

Position: Microbiologist

. Performed microbial limit tests for packaged drinking water as per Indian

standards. Prepared media for testing. Performed bioburden testing, coli

forms, pseudomonas, anaerobes plus environmental monitoring and record

maintenance. Performed chemical tests for packaged drinking water like

chloride, fluoride, pH, hardness etc. Kept abreast of new technology in

microbiology, evaluate and investigate its applications for the

laboratory. Developed new biological methods and techniques. Investigated

out of specification microbiological testing results and tried to find

out its source (Algae, Fungi).Used cell lines in potency assays.

P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Shakarpur, Khambhat, India. Also working for

Pfizer Ltd, Alembic Ltd., and Serum International on Loan License basis.

12/2002 - 05/2004

Position: Microbiologist & chemist.

. Performed microbial testing and chemical testing of raw materials.

Supervised Pre-formulation activities such as (pH-dependent) solubility,

stability, and excipient's compatibility testing of new products. Handled

HPLC/ HPTLC/ GC/ FTIR/ 8 pan dissolution Test apparatus, Auto

K.F.Tartrator.Identified and revised specifications, SOP's and forms to

accommodate Supplier certifications/lot monitoring. Maintained sterile

technique, streaking for isolation, maintained microbial cultures, media,

plate counts, and microbial identification. Used molecular technologies

for rapid microbial detection, new method development and validation,

microbiological growth assays. Analyzed products by OD, CFU and ELISA

techniques. Monitored lab and manufacturing environments. Analyzed in

process and finished products for compliance with the cGMP regulations to

meet FDA standards.

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS:

. Basic training on principles and implementation of good laboratory

practices (GLP), Apr23, 2007 to Apr25, 2007.

. Training as a Medical Laboratory Technician at Cambay Pathology

Laboratory, June 2006 to December 2006.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

. BIOCHEMESTRY / ENZYMOLOGY: Solution and buffer preparation, detection

and quantification of amino acids and proteins. Protein purification

and quantification using affinity chromatography, SDS-PAGE gel

electrophoresis and SDS-PAGE western blot analysis. Chromatographic

techniques.

. MICROBIOLOGY: Media preparation, staining, streaking, isolation and

identification of bacteria, culture preparation. Fermentation for

biomass production.Plant and Animal tissue culture

techniques,phagocytic assays and MIC tests

. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: Molecular weight determination by Gel

electrophoresis, isolation of genomic DNA and plasmid, Protein

isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, ELISA, Mass spectrometry, FACS and radio

labeling of antibodies.

. BIOKINETICS: Analysis of external parameters on enzymes, enzyme

immobilization and determination of its kinetics, evaluation of

doubling and decay time using batch growth kinetics.

. BIOPROCESS: O.D measurements, salting in and salting out of proteins,

quantification and purity testing of proteins using SDS PAGE,

estimation of ethanol and acids from fermented broth then recovery

and enrichment using different techniques. Estimation and measurement

of amount of DNA using CD spectroscopy.

. SOFT SKILLS: Proficiency with the use of Microsoft office, working

knowledge of collecting data for research and writing paper, good

communication skills, ability to take initiatives and accepting

challenges.

M.S DISSERTATION:

"MICROBIAL DESULPHURIZATION OF COAL" Analyzed coal samples for

microbiological, chemical and physical properties as Indian standards.

Presented the seminar for this work at Gujarat University, Jan-23, 2006.

Projects / Seminars:

. Drug development focusing on Ankylosing Spondylitis research and the

identification of new chemical entities with FDA approval.

. Modeling the uptake of Fluticasone Propionate via Oral inhalation,

Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Bioengineering.

. The Tribiological characterization and use of recent methods for the wear

performance studies of Sio2/epoxy

Nanocomposites.

. The biosensor designed to determine the amount of Uric Acid

concentration from human sweat.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

. Attended AMI (Association of Microbiologists of India), the annual

conference by Osmania University, India in 2005.

. Actively participated in a Regional Symposium on "Microbial

Biotechnology" India. JAN- 2005.

. Represented Smt. B.C.J Science College, Khambhat at National Service

Scheme in Blood Grouping in year 2003-2004.

AVAILABILITY: Immediate

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