Archismita Palodhi

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Eagan, MN, 55121

612-***-****

ac2moq@r.postjobfree.com; www.linkedin.com/in/archismita-palodhi-6a91b540

EDUCATION

M.S. in Microbiology (2009), Calcutta University, Kolkata, India

B.S. in Microbiology (2007, minor: Chemistry, Zoology), Calcutta University, Kolkata, India

CAREER GOAL

Having recently been granted by the U.S. an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as the spouse of a local Twin Cities computer/IT professional with H1-B visa status, I’m seeking to return to the workforce as a Microbiology Research Associate or a Clinical Research Coordinator or Microbiology Lab Technician in the health care sector.

SKILLS

Laboratory: Lab-trained in microbiological and biochemistry techniques including aseptic/sterile technique; microscopy; bacterial staining (simple staining, gram staining, acid-fast staining, negative staining, endospore staining, flagella staining, capsule staining); plating methods (streak, spread, pour, replica); bacterial quantification and identification; biosafety cabinet use; media and buffer preparation; titration; water sample analysis (membrane filtration and MPN); food microbiology; diagnostic biochemical tests for enteric bacteria; use of selective media; serial dilution; staph latex slide agglutination test; serotyping; antibiotic assay (MIC); plaque assay; DNA extraction; plasmid DNA preparation; restriction enzyme digests; PCR; agarose & acrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE, 2D-PAGE, DIGE, QPNC-PAGE); cell fractionation (differential centrifugation); cryopreservation; hemocytometry; spectrophotometry; chromatography methods (thin-layer chromatography, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography).

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows.

Analytic: In-depth knowledge of data collection procedures, health information systems, and medical terminology.

Clinical: Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research procedures, clinical laboratory systems, and health quality control measures.

Administrative: 2.5 years of prior hands-on experience in coordinating and conducting clinical research activities and protocols. Excellent critical thinking, communication, organizational & management skills.

Regulatory: Extensive knowledge of clinical research protocols & government regulations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010-2012: Clinical Research Coordinator, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Medical College, Kolkata. Project: Clinical Phase III Trial, “Investigation of VEGF Trap-Eye in Wet Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration.” Sponsor: Bayer Schering Pharma, Germany; PI: Dr. Himadri Datta.

Coordinated & administered research study-associated activities. Assisted in project planning, ensuring that work scope, study protocol, & regulatory requirements were followed. Recruited & coordinated research subjects & served as the projects’ principle administrative liaison. Oversaw & coordinated the provision of administrative & staff services to investigators. Developed & maintained recordkeeping systems & procedures.

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