ROSHNI PATEL
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position as a Microbiologist where my skills and knowledge can utilized to benefit a company where advancement opportunities exist. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced microbiologist with good background within clinical laboratory environments as part of a large healthcare system. Strong provision of quality internal and external customer service through concise and efficient application of laboratory practices, specimen analysis and results reporting. Experienced in most widely used associated computer programs, laboratory equipment, implements and technologies and tools. SKILLS
Culture, Isolation and identification of bacteria.
Electron Microscopy.
Gram Staining, Acid Fast Staining and H&E histological staining.
Wet mount and bacterial motility testing.
Antibiotic susceptibility test.
Media preparation
Blood count
Centrifugation.
ELISA, Agglutination, Precipitation.
Profound ability to work individually and in a team.
Able to work additional hours if required.
Self-directed and organized - Excellent grasp of microbiological terminology
Willingness to learn and follow directions.
EDUCATION
Current to
Dec 2017 Master of Science: Biomedical Science-Microbiology Long Island University – Brookville, New York (Current GPA: 3.67/4.0)
(Course Work: Medical Microbiology, Infectious Disease, Medical Virology, Immunology, Molecular Immunology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Hematology)
2011 Master of Science: Biomedical Science
University of East London – Stratford, United Kingdom 2008 Bachelor of Science: Microbiology
Sardar Patel University – India
PROJECT:
2011 (Thesis Project) The Impact Of Smoking Tobacco on Cardiovascular Risks and Disease 2017- Continue (Thesis Project) Zika virus Infection and Immunosuppression WORK EXPIRENCE:
07/2008 to Laboratory Technician
08/2009 Sri krishna Hospital – Karamsad, Gujarat, India
Performed aseptic techniques to identify bacteria from the patient samples and referred them to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist for further review.
Prepared smears and stained the bacterial cells by using gram staining procedure and analyzed, interpreted the results from microscopy
Performed antibiotic susceptibility test of pathogen.
Prepared slides of the collected blood and other body fluid samples.
Performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments.
Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
Properly Calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure practise test results.
Logged all specimens, analyses, results and other data into the healthcare system records portal.
12/2013 to Laboratory Technician
11/2014 Scientific Laboratory, Vadodara, India
Loaded and processed blood cultures in BACTAC automated machine.
Performed hematological examinations such as blood count, smears for differential counts and blood groups.
Prepared slides of the collected blood and other body fluid samples.
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.
Quality assurance analysis
9/2017- Microbiology Graduate Assistant
Current Long Island University, Brookville, NY
Setting up required media plates, bacterial sample and other material for every day practical.
Assist Students with multiple staining techniques including simple, gram, acid fast, capsule and spore stains.
Assist students in finding bacteria on the microscope using oil-immersion and how to perform practical in aseptic condition.
Maintain record for media plates and other material in the lab.
Culture isolated bacteria sample on media plate using streaking method for the future parcticles.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficiency in operation of personal computers and software packages like Microsoft Office.
Use of MS Excel to create spreadsheets, graphs and statistically analyse data (i.e. averages, standard deviation, student t-test, linear regression analysis).
Use of MS Access to create databases and maintain them. Literature searches through programs such as PubMed.
REFERANCES Dr. Seetha Tamma
Chair and Director of Department of Biomedical Science Long Island University, Brookville, New York
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Dr. Ernestine Vellozzi
Associate Professor of Biomedical Science
Long Island University, Brookville, New York
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