Assistant Medical

Pooja Patel

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SUMMARY

A highly motivated recent Bachelor of Science graduate with a major in Cell Biology and Neuroscience and a minor in Psychology, seeking an entry level position as a laboratory assistant. Extensive academic and hands-on training in laboratory techniques with proven success in producing results. Excellent ability to take direction from supervisors and work independently with minimal oversight. Highly accepting to challenging environments with eagerness to advance professional development in an entry-level laboratory position.

EDUCATION

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ October 2016

Bachelors Cell Biology & Neuroscience

Minor: Psychology

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Biology Lab

Chemistry Lab

Organic Chemistry Lab

Genetics Lab

Human Anatomy Lab

Human Parasitology

Advanced Neurobiology

Advanced Developmental Biology

Neuropsychology

WORK EXPERIENCE

Church and Dwight, Princeton, NJ October 2016 - Present

Lab Technician

Prepare experimental laundry product formulations

Perform and evaluated stability testing on powder and liquid unit dose products under various temperature and humidity conditions

Conduct physical testing on liquid detergents including viscosity, specific gravity, percent solids, percent moisture, and pH

Execute wash studies and evaluations on various laundry products

Maintain accurate lab notebook on current trial experiments

Trained on proper PPE and precautions when handling raw materials, enzymes, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste

Perform stability tests on detergent and softener and fragrance evaluation by test panels

Familiar with GLP and SOPs

EZ Clinical Laboratories, East Brunswick, NJ September 2016 - Present

Accessioner

Prepare and label specimen for analysis and aliquot specimens into appropriate sample tubes

Enter information received from clients into database and identify all necessary information on test requisition

Identify and communicate discrepancies to appropriate departments

Properly accession multiple types of specimen including blood, urine, swabs, synovial fluid, biopsies etc

Dr. Ira Krumholtz, Franklin Park, NJ October 2015- January 2017

Optometric Technician

Screen patients for visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, pressure inside the eye, corneal curvature, peripheral vision and provide results to optometrist

Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments for 100+ patients

Measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices

Sell goods such as contact lenses, spectacles, sunglasses, and other goods related to eyes in general.

Educate new contact lens patients how to care for and wear lens properly

Dr. Subrahmanyam Ganti, South Plainfield, NJ June 2011- September 2016

Medical Assistant

Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records

Prepare treatment room for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean

Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies

Clean and Sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies

Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms

Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handing credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.

Psychology Department at Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ January 2015- May 2015

Teaching Assistant for Abnormal Psychology

Responsible for grading both extra-credit and credit assignments

Held weekly office hours for student tutoring

Assisted in proctoring hourly exams and extra-credit events

Camp B.E.S.T., Piscataway, NJ October 2013- April 2014

Teacher Assistant

Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers

Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development

Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts

Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls

SKILLS

Technical:

Karl Fisher

Specific Gravity

Gel Electrophoresis

Film Dissolution

Acid-Base Titrations

Distillation

Recrystallization

Non-contact tonometry

Autorefractor

Viscometer

pH Meter

HIPAA

Spectrophotometer

OfficeMate

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Language: Fluent in English, Gujrati, and Hindi (oral)

VOLUNTEER

Francis E. Parker Nursing Home, New Brunswick, NJ February 2015 - May 2015

Worked approximately 5 hours per week

Provide ambulatory care to the elderly patients under the supervision of a nurse

Assisted nurses in feeding the disabled and/or elderly patients

Helped coordinate recreational activities to increase patient engagement

Jersey Cares Sand Dune Protection Project, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ March 2014

Planted dune plants along the shoreline, to protect beaches from erosion.

Guided team members to plant dunes using the proper techniques

Influenced team members to work efficiently

Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ June 2009-January 2012

Presented monthly exhibits to familiarize customers with scientific topics

Volunteered approximately 6 hours every week

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