AMEE THAKER
Durham, NC-****7
Cell: 708-***-****
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
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• Experienced Laboratory Technician.
• Holds Master’s Degree in Biotechnology. Majors in Environmental Biotechnology.
• Area of Expertise in Cell Culture, ELISA, PCR, Spectroscopy, Water Analysis for Bacterial
Count, Fungal Preparation, Bioinformatics, Southern Blotting Technique,
VF Culture, Electrophoresis, Extraction, Isolation and Determination of Proteins, Blood
Cell Counts, Gram Staining and aseptic techniques.
• Proficiency in Technical Instrument includes Spectrophotometer, pH Meter, Centrifugation,
LFU, Gel Electrophoresis, Microscope, Autoclave, ELISA and PCR.
• Perform all Laboratory Test and Procedure with Detailed Attention and According to
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Safety Procedure.
• Project Work “Studying the Phosphate Solubilizing Potential of Nematophagous Fungi –
AN005.
• Professional Experience – Nation Laboratories, Excel Envirotech, Envisafe Environment
Consultants.
SKILLS:
Proficient with Laboratory Testing.
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Ability to follow Protocol related to Equipments; Quality Control; Safety and Testing.
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Prepare Laboratory Reagents and Assay Materials according to SOP’s.
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Communicate Clearly and Professionally with Team Member and Superiors.
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Proficient in Microsoft Processing Software: Word; Excess; Access; PowerPoint; Outlook;
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Windows; Adobe; Microsoft Windows XP and Vista.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
NATION LABORATORIES (MAY 2014 – AUGUST 2014)
El Dorado Hills, CA.
Worked as Laboratory Technician.
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Performed SOPs for Viable and Non- Viable Fungal.
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Water Quality Test and Drug Tests.
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Bacterial Gram Staining and Inoculation. And Basic Sewage and Advance Sewage Test.
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Worked on ELISA for Clinical Immunology for Initial Screening for HIV Detection and
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Quality Control Check.
EXCEL ENVIROTECH. (SEPTEMBER 2012 – APRIL 2013)
Gujarat, India.
Worked as Laboratory Technician.
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Performed various Tests like Air and Water Quality Test and Microbial Test and Perform
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Periodic Inspection.
Review and Observe SOPs and maintain Inspection Records.
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Collect Industrial Chemical Waste Water to Check Pollutant Levels and Identify Sources of
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Chemical Pollution.
Analysis of Collected Sample to test Organic, Inorganic in Industrial Manufacturing
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Process and Treatment Plants.
ENVISAFE ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANT (DECEMBER 2011 – APRIL 2012)
Gujarat, India.
Worked with Environmental Assignments and Conduct EIA Reports.
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Sampling and Testing of Different Parameters of Water Waste and Solid Waste.
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Provide Technical Assistance in Regulatory Analysis and Planning.
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Support Environmental Remediation and Litigation Planning.
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Assist EHS Team & Waste Management Systems and Prepare Contract Plans.
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PROJECT WORK: (Duration-6 Months)
“Studying the Phosphate Solubilizing Potential of Nematophagous Fungi-AN005”
During Project we used Basic Laboratory Procedures were followed according to S.O.P
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(Standard Operating Procedures).
• Morphological study of the isolates
• Research the effect of carbon, nitrogen and phosphates sources on Fungal growth and P
solubilization
• Study the organic acids produced by HPLC
• Isolation of genomic DNA
• DNA fingerprint by RAPD
TRAINING:
BEST Workshop (Biotech Employment Skills Training)
Miramar College – (Southern California Biotechnology Centre)
San Diego, CA.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Science (Integrated) in Environmental Biotechnology.
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(Graduated November 2011)
Cumulative GPA: 2.8 /4.0 (Evaluation Report from IEE-North Carolina)