Training Assistant

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name : Ms. Kavita Malani

Address : **** ******* *****,******,**-78728

E-mail Address : ******.******@*****.**

Phone No. (M) : 512-***-****

Objective: I want gain a responsible position where I can apply my

technical skills of genetics science and soft skills gained through my

extensive five years of work experience in genetic science and five years

of education in genetics.

WORK EXPERIENCE: - I am a ASCP certified cytogenetic technologist having

total 5 years of strong experience in latest to conventional laboratory

practices in the filed as mentioned below.

From Oct 2011 to Dec 2012 Cytogenetic technologist, at CorePath

Laboratories, San Antonio,TX .CAP and CLIA

accredited.

From Dec 2008 to Feb 2011 Lab assistant, at SN Gene lab, Surat, Gujarat,

India (SN Gene Lab is first and the only NABL

accredited Genetics Laboratory in Gujarat)

The cytogenetic tests work portfolio included:

. Peripheral blood lymphocyte and bone marrow culture

. Harvesting of samples

. Staining samples with Giemsa by adjusted timings to ensure visibility

of stains with Giemsa

. Examining blood/bone marrow samples under the microscope for detailed

analysis by (Karyotyping) using fully automated IKAROS auto-

karyotyping and FISH software from Metasystems, Germany and Applied

spectral imaging(ASI) fully automated .

. Planning culture of Amniotic Fluid and Products of Conception

-required observation of Amnio/chorionic cell growth

. Initiating harvests by addition of appropriate chemicals and Detailed

analaysis

Molecular cytogenetic techniques work portfolio included both Interphase

and Metaphase FISH:

. Initiating set ups, pre-wash, hybridization of probes (VYSIS,

KREATECH, CYTOVISION) and post-wash

. Performing image capture and analyzing the captured images using

fluorescent microscopy

. Screening of structural abnormalities in leukemias, including BCR/ABL,

PML/RARA, AML/ETO, TEL/AML, del5q, del7q, del 13q, del11q, del17p,

inv(16), trisomy 12, trisomy 8, translocations involving E2A gene, c-

myc gene

. Prenatal testing, including chromosome 13, 18, 21, X and Y

Skills learnt

. Performing high complexity laboratory testing procedures

. Mentored as a technical adviser for and reviewed the work of less

experienced staff

. Maintained high standards of adhering to laboratory procedures and

policies

. Samples collection and recording on laboratory databases

. Maintaining high and accurate standards of complete documentation of

lab finding

. Managing the laboratory inventory as per requirement

. Very good knowledge of MS office packages to maintain records

. Ability to work under pressure with high concentration

. Flexible team member for urgent sample analysis

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

From 2003 to 2006 B.Sc. (Genetics) from N.V.Patel College of Pure and

Applied Science, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Sardar Patel

University, Anand, Gujarat, India.

Results 69%

From 2006 to 2008 M.Sc. (Genetics) from Barkatullah University,

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh,India.

Results 72%

RELEVANT TRAINING and Seminars

. Hands-on-Training on "Molecular Diagnostics Forensics and Genomics at

Animal Biotechnology Department", CCSHAU Hissar, Haryana (Feb 2007).

. Hands-on-Training on "Studies on meningococcal vaccine" at Serum

Institute of INDIA Limited (Dec-Feb2008).

AREAS OF INTEREST

. Cytogenetics,

. Human Genetics,

. Genetic engineering,

. Forensic genetics.

REFERENCE

Available upon request.

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