Manager Assistant

Kaushal Shah

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background in microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology concepts and techniques.

• Experience in drug discovery and protein analysis using computational methods.

• Proficient in laboratory rules and regulations with experience in computational techniques, protein isolation

and purification, Immunoassays, ELISA, Cell Culture, Chromatography, and handling biological agents

using aseptic techniques.

• Knowledge in USP 61 and 62 testing and CFR 21.

• Practiced in cGMPs and GLPs.

• Punctual, motivated, organized, attention to detail, and quick to learn new skills.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Medical Microbiology

Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY September 2012

• GPA: 3.87

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY January 2011

• Honors: Deans List (2006-2010); Provost’s Award (2006-2010)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY

Research Associate with Dr. Lorraine Marsh August 2012 – January 2013

A Novel Inhibitor of Mammalian Triosephosphate Isomerase Found by an In Silico Approach

• Co-investigator for examining novel TIM inhibitor using computational and laboratory methods.

• Examined TIM inhibitor to study the rate of glycolysis and ATP production in tumors for design of

therapeutic interventions.

• Executed enzyme assays to find the rate of enzyme inhibition in glycolysis.

• Performed in vitro examination of suspect TIM inhibitor on cultured cells to test effectiveness of ATP

production.

Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY

Graduate Student with Dr. Lorraine Marsh September 2010 - September 2012

Active vs. Inactive States of Alpha 1 Adrenergic Receptors

• Investigated molecular interactions of Alpha 1 Adrenergic Receptors using bioinformatics techniques

• Experimented using homology models to dock specific receptor ligands to analyze amino acid residues and

interactions within the active site.

• Assessed specific amino acid residue interactions between receptor and ligand that are molecular basis of

receptor activation and inactivation

• Performed Molecular Dynamics to discover specific amino acids within binding site that are responsible for

activation and inactivation of the Alpha 1 Adrenergic Receptor bound to its ligand.

Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY

Undergraduate Student with Professor Porcelli, January 2010 - May 2010

• Isolated protein from E. coli culture using protein purification methods.

• Separated crude protein with ammonium sulfate fractionation and quantified protein using dialysis and

protein assay.

• Performed gel filtration liquid chromatography to further separate protein and executed SDS-PAGE and

Western Blot to identify the desired protein.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Nice-Pak/PDI, Microbiologist III - Orangeburg, NY April 2013 - Present

• Perform research and validation on new products to determine specifications for testing and suitability.

• Assist R&D for product preservative and formulation adjustment analysis.

• Execute validation and suitability testing of microbiology lab methods.

• Perform advanced microbiological testing on water, bulk pharmaceutical chemicals, drug products and

components using rapid methods.

• Conduct testing on finished products, raw material, and bulk liquid according to contract companies (i.e.

Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, etc) test methods.

• Investigate the growth, structure, development of microbial organisms on test products.

• Well versed in rapid detection methods such as Celsis and Biolog for detection and identification of

bacteria and mold.

• Validated and trained other microbiologists in operating new equipment such as Omnilog for automated

detection and identification of bacteria.

• Ensure that the lab activities maintain compliance with current Good Manufacturing Procedures and

Good Laboratory Practices requirements at all times.

• Support and execute cleaning validations on manufacturing equipment for analytical and microbial

analysis.

• Review and audit data generated by all junior microbiologists as LIMS manager.

• Train Junior Microbiologists on microbiology test methods and lab procedures.

Long Island University, Teacher's Assistant - Brooklyn, NY September 2011 - May 2012

• Tutored and assisted students individually and in groups in assigned Biology courses.

• Informed students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.

• Enforced laboratory rules for safety, and demonstrated use of laboratory equipment.

• Graded student examinations, lab reports, and assigned papers.

• Met with professors to discuss students' performance and grades.

Walgreens Pharmacy, Certified Pharmacy Technician - Clifton, NJ June 2006 - September 2010

• Interpreted and entered prescriptions into computer database.

• Checked patient profiles for drug interactions for patient safety before filling prescriptions.

• Called doctors for drug clarification and drug interactions.

• Managed workflow of staff by assigning stations for technicians, and maintaining proper balance of

technicians at assigned stations.

• Helped pharmacy manager with inventory, scheduling, and insurance conflicts.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• LIMS - Manager Role

• AS400

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Bioinformatics Programs (Molecular Dynamics,

Molecular Visualization); Intermediate in Linux OS and Mac OS

LANGUAGES

• Fluent in spoken Gujarati; Beginner in spoken Hindi and Spanish

PUBLICATIONS

• Lorraine Marsh and Kaushal Shah, “A Novel Inhibitor of Mammalian Triosephosphate Isomerase

Found by an In Silico Approach,” International Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, vol. 2014, Article ID

469125, 6 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/469125

• Active vs. Inactive States of the Alpha 1 Adrenergic Receptors

by Shah, Kaushal M.S., Long Island University, The Brooklyn Center, 2012, 92 pages; AAT 1521264

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