Amanjot Mangat
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Tertiary Qualifications and Training
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University of Queensland
Courses- Emerging biotechnologist, biologics, drug discovery and development, quality management systems, directed study molecular and genetics, advanced molecular biology lab, introduction to biotechnology, research projects and literature review.
2010 Master in chemistry
Punjabi University Patiala India (Organic chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Physical chemistry, mathematics for chemists, Inorganic spectroscopy)
2008 Bachelor of Science
Punjab University Chandigarh India (main courses-chemistry, biochemistry and zoology)
Work Experience
Dec 2013- June 2014
Worked on research projects- Istvan Toth Laboratory (School of chemistry and molecular biosciences University of Queensland)
Responsibilities :
Synthesized peptide and glycopeptides based vaccines to investigate dendritic cell binding by using Solid phase peptide synthesis
Purification of Peptides and glycopeptides by using HPLC with characterization of mass spec.
Synthesized azidoacetic acid with characterization by NMR
Ordering of required chemicals
Presentations
Disposal of wastes
Achievement: Successful synthesis of peptides and glycopeptides based vaccines against schistosoma Japonicum and synthesized glycopeptide based vaccine targeting dendritic cells.
Publication: Identification of host insulin binding sites on Schistosomiasis japonicum insulin receptors
Laboratory course: Advanced molecular biology laboratory
Performed polymerase chain reactions
DNA sequencing
Protein purification
Electrophoresis and spectrophotometry
Report writing
Jan 2010-Dec 2012
Manufacturing assistant- Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited India
Responsibilities:
Operating of HPLC machine, mass spectroscopy and NMR
Data entries and database usages
Prepare samples for analysis on a wide variety of instruments
Calibrate Laboratory instruments such as balances, viscometers and pH metres
Wet chemical analysis of samples
Liaising with Production for adjustments to batches
Skills
Expert in conducting experiments including preparation of samples, collection of data, analysis, calibration of instruments, preparation of reports and results
Experienced in management of research laboratory including the disposal of waste, maintenance of equipment, materials and ordering
Highly proficient in searching for chemical literature as demonstration during master’s degree
Compliance with protocols and procedures in relation to research
Teamwork/communication
Proven ability to be a productive team member through interaction with peers and staff, attendance and liaison with industry representatives and contribution at meetings.
Excellent feedback on power point skills throughout studies.
Position interpersonal skills demonstrated through collaborations and teaching as part of research teams.
Scientific report writing skills that show precision, conform to procedural guidelines and attention to details.
Referee Number 1
Prof. Istvan Toth (University of Queensland)
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Referee Number 2
Dr.Rachel Stephenson (University of Queensland)
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