SNEHA PATEL

**** *. *****, **** #***, Mesa, AZ **209 l 605-***-**** l acdqul@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a laboratory sciences related position that will utilize my knowledge and laboratory skills as well as help me become

proficient at research methodology.

EDUCATION

CHARUSAT University – P. D. Patel Institute 07/2011 – 05/2013

Changa, Gujarat (India)

Major: Masters in Microbiology

Gujarat University – J. & J. College of Science 07/2008 - 05/2011

Nadiad, Gujarat (India)

Major: Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Minor: Botany

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Highly skilled in biological laboratory techniques, terminology, and equipment usage.

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Skilled at various methods of microbiological analysis.

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Equally successful in both team and self-directed settings.

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Learn new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

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Proficient in a range of computer systems, languages, and management of various research laboratory duties.

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SPECIAL SKILLS AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

• Microbiology Skills: Maintenance and cultivation of algal cultures, Aseptic techniques, Media and Buffer preparation,

Plating methods, Bacterial staining, Fermentation, Microscopy, Enumeration and Identification of bacteria, Diagnostic

biochemical tests, Water sample analysis by membrane filtration and MPN, Antibiotic assay (MIC), Plaque assay,

Isolation of bacteriophage

• Immunology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology Skills: ELISA, Immunodiffusion, Electrophoresis techniques,

Staph agglutination test, DNA/RNA isolation, Plasmid DNA preparation, Conjugation, Restriction enzyme digests,

Enzyme assays and kinetics, PCR, Agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, Protein purification,

Dialysis, Calorimetric assays, Chromatography, Titration

• Equipment Use: UV spectrophotometers, Colorimeters, Centrifuges, Ultra centrifuges, Electronic balance, Colony

counters, Thermocyclers

• Computer Skills: Extensive use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for PC platforms, PubMed, ProQuest, EBSCO

• Language Skills: English, Hindi, and Gujarati

THESIS/DISSERTATION

• Conducted the research on keratinolytic organism as a biopesticide against meloidogyne inognita, a root knot nematode.

Isolated various keratinase producing organisms from chicken feathers and executed experiments to examine the

nematicidal and enzyme activity of keratinase. In vivo and in vitro trials of keratinase were performed against

nematodes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHARUSAT University – P. D. Patel Institute 05/2012 - 08/2012

Research Assistant

• Study included, degradation of chicken feather a poultry waste product by keratinolytic bacteria. Research concluded

that the utilization of these keratin degraders would find biotechnological use in various industrial processes such as,

keratin hydrolysis. It would also aid in disposal of poultry waste.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Banner Baywood Medical Center – Mesa, AZ 03/2014 - Present

Mountain Vista Medical Center – Mesa, AZ 03/2014 - Present

Imagine School East Mesa – Mesa, AZ 08/2013 - 10/2013

REFERENCES

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