Mahendra Patel
S*** Grengs Lane, Geneva, ***** 630-***-**** ********.*****.*@*****.***
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Senior Chemist and Quality Control Analyst with expert experience in laboratory technology, quality control
and assurance
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Quality Control
Analysis Use of Electrophoresis Inventory Control
Root cause Chromatography, liquid Microscopy &
analysis bacterial cultures spectrophotometer
Use of HPLC, pH Knowledge of GCP/ICH Lean Labs
meters & Knowledge
Experience w/ OOSs,
Balances
deviations, & method Handled &
EM which investigated
validations
includes customer
bioburden testing complaints
& water sampling Use of MS office
Chemistry &
Microbiology
CORE COMPETENCIES
Proficient in analyzing and interpreting biological, chemical, and microbiological data using exceptional
quantitative skills, critical-thinking, and mathematical skills.
W ork effectively both as team member and independently.
Analyze findings of laboratory investigations, identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
Superb communication, interpersonal, leadership, and problem -solving skills with the ability to excel in
challenging and deadline-driven environments and ensure th at projects are completed on time and within
budget.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2011 – September 2014
GREEN GLOBE LABORATORIES Chicago IL
Laboratory Technologist
Performed analytical and titration chemistry testing.
Developed analytical testing methodologies using HPLC, GC, Spectrophotometer, Atomic absorption, and
GLPs. Managed also the Microbiology Laboratory and the Sensory Evaluation Program.
Expert knowledge of quality investigations that resolve the complex problems met in quality assurance
project management.
Experienced HPLC operator for quantifying analyte of interest and DSC for polymer identification
Operated FTIR for identification of polymers, plastics, and oils
Performed soxhlet and reflux extraction
Product Deformulations
Experience with UVIS spectrometry and atomic absorption spectrometry
Routine bacteriological isolation and identification from waste water
Quality control. OOS and Quality assurance documentation
Mahendra Patel
0s428 Grengs lane, Geneva, 60134 630-***-**** ********.*****.*@*****.***
September 1996 – October 2011
26th STREET MEDICAL SERVICE LABORATORY Chicago IL
Quality Assurance Technician / Medical Technologist
Performed laboratory procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Quality control and Quality assurance documentation
Verified and documented lab results of all performed tests
Ensured compliance with ICH and government requirements including policies and lab procedures
Maintained cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments, and work area knowledge in Immunology, Serology
and Toxicology
Bioanalysis testing: ELISA (enzyme linked immunoassay),EIA (enzyme immunoassay) like Hepatitis profile,
HIV 1,2 antibodies detection.
DNA Amplification testing using Cobas Amplicor for STD.
Routine microbiology cultures-Throat, Urine etc. and sensitivity study, pyrogen testing
WESTLAKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 708-***-**** Melrose Park, IL December 1990 - September 1996
Medical Technologist
Quality control and Quality assurance documentation
Ran patient samples for routine and special bioassays
Instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting
Documentation of panic values
EIA, Special Chemistry, Drug screen and Cardiac profile testing
EDUCATION
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Chicago, IL
M.S. Candidate, Microbiology
SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY Vallabhvidyanagar, India
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vitros 350 and ECI by Johnsons & Johnson
Roche Integra – 800 and Roche Cobas Amplicor
Abbott Quantum
Becton Dickenson Micro-Probe Processor
ESA Lead Screen II Analyzer
Medonic M-Series for CBC
Siemens Clinitek Status
FTIR by Perkin Elmer
HPLC and DSC by Perkin Elmer
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and UVIS by Perkin Elmer
Soxhlet and Reflux Extraction
CERTIFICATIONS
Illinois state department of health-medical Laboratory Supervisor for Medicaid and Medicare services
Participated in COLA, CLIA, and CAP inspections