SHIVAM B. PATEL
615-***-**** **********@*****.*** 1125 New Dover Road Edison, NJ 08820
Education Rutgers University School of Arts and Sciences New Brunswick, NJ
Graduation Date: May 2015
Major: Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Relevant Coursework
Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Fundamentals of Neurobiology, Fundamentals of Cell Biology, Advanced Neurobiology, Advanced Cell Biology, Human Parasitology, Physiology, Calculus, Statistics, Inorganic Chemistry Lab, Organic Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab, Physiology Lab
Experience
08/2015 – Present Wegmans Pharmacy– Pharmacy Technician Woodbridge, NJ
Accurately typed prescriptions in data entry using Enterprise
Assisted pharmacists filling with prescriptions and interacting with patients
05/2013 – 02/2014 Inman Drugs– Pharmacy Technician Edison, NJ
Efficiently filled prescriptions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Answered and screened phone calls from Doctors, nurses, and patients
Regularly filed and organized paperwork and prescriptions
02/2013 – 05/2013 Chromocell Corporation– Sensory Panelist New Brunswick, NJ
Responsible for evaluating foods/drinks based smell and taste
09/2013 – 12/2013 Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine– Research Intern New Brunswick, NJ
Collaborated with researchers using proteomic methods to study lysosome defects in late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis.
Performed PCR tests and assisted the Postdoctoral researchers in the lab.
Laboratory Experience:
Chemistry
Acquiring Melting Point using Mel-temp apparatus, Re-crystallization, Distillation, Thin Layer Chromatography, Extraction, Titrations.
Knowledge in related calculations (i.e. grams recovered, percent recovery, theoretical yield, mole calculations, ideal gas law) and familiarity with basic tools, equipment and safety
Microbiology
Quadrant Streak method, wet mount, slant to slant transfer, dilutions, motility tests, gram staining, preparing culture medium( agar), separating colonies, gel electrophoresis.
Experience in using Phase contrast and Bright Field microscopy and proper aseptic technique and safety.
Skills
Fluent in Gujarati (Oral)
Written/Oral communication
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Google Sites, Calendars, Docs
Volunteering and Extracurriculars
2015-Present The Red Cross (Central NJ) Princeton, NJ
-Assisting blood donors after donations and screening potential blood donors
2013-2015 Daily Targum- Correspondent Writer New Brunswick, NJ
-Reporting on and explaining ongoing research projects from various departments at Rutgers
2012-2015 Habitats for Humanity (Rutgers Chapter) New Brunswick, NJ
-Building, fundraising, and advocating for families in need of housing