Mital Patel, MS

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450E 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY-11203 Does not require sponsorship COVID vaccinated CAREER SUMMARY

• More than 07 years of post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in Molecular, PCR, Genetic Laboratory

• More than10 years of post-baccalaureate laboratory experience Embryology and Andrology Laboratory

• Significant management and supervisory experience including recruitment of laboratory personnel TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

• Tenacity and perseverance • Analytical and problem solving

• Risk-taking and decision-making ability • Communication, verbal and written

• Ability to work in a team as well as independently • Time management TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Molecular biology and genetic testing [traditional PCR, qRT-PCR, DNA Platting, Extraction, blotting Techniques, Fragile-X]

• Conventional IVF Intra cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Human Semen Analysis (HSA)

• Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) test for Semen DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI)

• Cryopreservation and Thawing of Embryos and Gametes (Oocytes and Sperms)

• TESA/PESA/MESA sperm preparation, ICSI and Intra Uterine Insemination Sperm Preparation (Swim- up Method, Density Gradient Method)

• Microbiology [ID and Sensitivity, Gram stain reading, Acid-fast staining, plating, and reading]

• Hematological, Blood Banking, and Biochemical tests EDUCATION

Master of Science, Microbiology 2012

PMB Gujarati Science College, DAVV University, Indore, MP, India Diploma, Medical Laboratory Technologist 1996

Smt. L.P. Patel Institute, S P University, Karamsad, Gujarat, India Bachelor of Science, Microbiology 1995

J and J Science College, Gujarat University, Gujarat, India Diploma, Pharmacy 1992

M N College of Pharmacy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India EXPERIENCE

Assistant supervisor

Microbiology Laboratory -Molecular Diagnostic PCR

Duties

Perform testing on:

VIROLOGY Testing Using Roche COBAS 6800 (HIV, HBV, HCV) o Maintain laboratory instruments, equipment, reagents o perform daily QA and QC procedures

o Inventory management and stock checking of consumables, reagents, and chemicals o Adhered to strict quality control standards during interpretation of results to ensure accurate deliverables.

o Maintained Important records

Senior Laboratory Technologist Mar’21 – May’23

Microbiology Laboratory -Molecular Diagnostic PCR, Albany Medical Hospital, New York City, NY Duties

o Perform testing on:

VIROLOGY (CMVD, EBVD, ENTVR, HSVD, HSVDG, JCVD, VZVD)

RESPIRATORY VIRUS PCR (AMRVR, ADENOVIRUS, METAPNEUMO-VIRUS, & RHINOVIRUS, FABRR, FLU A. B & RSV PCR, PIVR)

FILMRP - RESP. VIRUS PANEL PCR, COV19-SARS2

BACTERIOLOGY (BPERD, BSTAD, GRPBD, LEGD, MPAD, MRSAD, MSSAD, URPLD)

STD TESTING (GCLX, HPVR, HPVT, TRIKR)

BLOOD TESTING (APECNA, BABNA, CMVD, CMVDQ, EBVD, EBVDQ, HCVNA, HCVQNA, HCVGT, HIVQR, BKDQ)

STOOL PATHOGENS (CDIFD, EPD, ENTERIC PARASITE PCR PANEL)

GENETIC TESTS BY PCR (LEIDN- FACTOR V LEIDEN, PROTHR-PROTHROMBIN GENE MUTATION)

o Run different tests using Panther, BD max, Light cycler, Smart Cycler, Roche Cobas-liat System, Cepheid’s GeneXpert, Film array Multiplex PCR System, Easy Meg, Abbott m2000 real time system, Biomerieux’s EMAG nucleic acid extraction system

o Perform Gel Running, DNA Plating, PCR run, reporting results using Sunquest, LIS system and Misyslab.

o Conducted genetic resistance testing on multiple disease organisms, viral load testing for transplant and infectious diseased patients for treatment monitoring. o Maintain laboratory instruments, equipment, reagents, perform daily QA and QC procedures. o Inventory management and stock checking of consumables, reagents, and chemicals. o Adhered to strict quality control standards during interpretation of results to ensure accurate deliverables.

Laboratory Technologist-III July’19-Mar’21

SEMA4-Molecular Diagnostic Lab, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, NY Duties

o Perform Southern Blotting, DNA Plating, PCR run, Fragile-x Testing. o Applied Biosystems 3730 DNA Analyzer setup and Data Analysis and Reporting using Gene Mapper. o Maintain laboratory instruments, equipment, and reagents. o Prepared Controls, Master-Mix, HIDI Solutions.

o Inventory management, stock checking of consumables, reagents, and chemicals. o Perform daily QA and QC.

Chief Embryologist & Head of Laboratory Sept’13-Mar’19 Himalaya Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India

Duties

o Performed daily QA and QC and maintained IVF equipment and aseptic technique o Prepared culture media for Semen Culture and LAB QC to maintain Aseptic condition - Agar and PDA Media, Plating and reading, Gram stain and reading, ID and Sensitivity o Performed Human Semen Analysis (morphological assessment of sperm), ROS of Semen, DFI of Sperms

o Prepared patient's and donor's sperms for standard insemination (IUI-H and IUI-D) and Intra- Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

o Prepared Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspirates (MESA) and Testicular Sperm Extraction

(TESE) samples

o Retrieved egg and prepared them for insemination and performed ICSI and conventional IVF o Communicated effectively with patients, physician, and clinical staff and managed and lead a team of employees

o Monitored embryo development, cultured embryos and cryo-preserved for future use. Selected, prepared, vitrified, and thawed embryos for ET, FET, ED and maintained Thawed Sperms, Oocytes, and Embryos

o Maintained viability of gametes, all records (Patient's Concerns, IUI And HSA Reports, Patients Details, Embryos Vitrification, Temp and Co2 of Incubator, LN2 filling, Temp of refrigerator and test tube warmers) according to ICMR and WHO Guidelines for IVF lab o Communicated company goals, including hiring and training, and kept management updated on team performance

Laboratory Trainee Technician Dec’18-Mar’19

Anand Pathology Lab, Anand, Gujarat, India

Duties

o Performed microbiological tests (ID and Sensitivity), gram stain reading, acid-fast staining, plating, and reading.

o Used and maintained aseptic lab conditions, QA and QC o Performed all hematological, biochemical, and serological tests (ELISA and RIA) o Processed specimen (Urine, Blood, Semen, CSF, Stool, and Sputum) using

• BECKMAN COUNTER ACCESS-2

• Boichemical test Analyser RX-50v

• Erba EM 200 Chemical Analyzer

• Vitek-2 compact-30 BIOMERIEUX

Junior Embryologist July’07-Aug’10

Asian Institute of Infertility Management, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India Duties

o Maintained IVF equipment (Incubators, microscopes, CO2 tanks, liquid nitrogen tanks, Micromanipulator)

o Prepared culture media for Semen Culture and LAB QC to maintain Aseptic condition - Agar media and PDA Media, Plating and reading, Gram stain and reading, ID and Sensitivity o Performed Human semen analysis, ROS of Semen Sample, DFI of Sperms o Sperm preparation for IUI-H, IUID, ICSI Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspirates (MESA) and Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE) samples

o Performed Egg retrieval, prepare eggs for insemination, perform ICSI or conventional IVF o Maintained the viability of gametes and embryos during processing o Well acquainted in Embryo culture and monitoring of embryo development select of embryos for ET, Vitrification and thawing of embryos for FET and ED o Freezing, Thawing, Monitoring, and maintaining Sperms, Oocytes, and Embryos. Maintain all records

(Patient's Concerns, Semen Culture reports, IUI And HSA Reports, Patients Details, Embryos Vitrification, Temp and Co2 of Incubator, LN2 filling Temp of refrigerator and test tube Warmers) according to ICMR And WHO Guidelines for IVF lab

Laboratory Assistant July’02-June’03

Christian Eminent College, Indore, MP, India

Duties

o Prepared culture media, Broth, Slants, Stains, and Reagents o Cleaned and autoclave laboratory utensils and glassware o Assisted in maintaining and calibrating all equipment and in managing lab inventory o Maintained data records and sterile technique

o Performed daily QA-QC according to the standard of operating procedures o Followed EHS guidelines to dispose of biohazard waste. Prepared culture media, Broth, Slants, Stains, and Reagents. Maintained data records and sterile technique SKILLS

o Well acquainted with PCR Techniques and IVF lab procedures o Maintaining, calibrating, and sterilizing laboratory instruments o Ability to listen and communicate effectively with patients, physician, and clinical staff. o Strong problem-solving capability, self-starter, and learner. o Excellent time management and organizational skills (schedules, timelines, task prioritization). o Ability to work independently and in teams consisting of members with different degrees of knowledge or ability.

o Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). o Dedicated, capable member of the scientific community demonstrating critical thinking o Consistent experimental accuracy while applying method principles. o Expeditious healthcare, adhering to sort, strengthen, set in order, standardize, and sustain o Ability to work in a clean room environment in full aseptic gowning (no skin exposed) with long periods of time and flexible hours.

PUBLICATIONS and CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

7. Phanse N, Patel B, Rathore P, Matkar K and Patel M. Epidemiological studies on outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome with special reference to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communication (2020) 13(3) 2020 (In Press). 6. Phanse N, Chincholikar A, Patel B, Rathore P, Vyas P, Patel M. Screening of PHA (poly hydroxyalkanoate) producing bacteria from diverse sources. Int J Biosci. (2011) 1(6):27-32. 5. Priti V, Bhavesh P, Nandini P, Pragya R, Mital P. Study of plasmid linked resistance pattern of MDR enterobacterial pathogens. International Journal of Biosciences (2011) 1(6):33-8. 4. Patel B, Phanse N, Rathore P, Vyas P, Patel M. Determining the enzyme profile of native Alkalophilic isolates Biosci. Biotech. Res. Comm. (ISSN 0974-6455) (2011) 4(1):1150-118 3. Patel M., Jain S., Patel B., Phanse N., Vyas P., Rathore P. Prevalence of different factors responsible for infertility. Research Journal of Recent Sciences (ISSN 2277-2502) (2012) 1(ISC-2011):207-11 2. Patel B., Phanse N, Rathore P, Patel M. Biodiversity of Phosphate solubilizing microbes from the agricultural soils of Malwa region. Proceedings of the National Conference on Advanced Trends in Applied Sciences and Technology at Surat, India, 27-28 Jan 2012. PP395-97(ISBN 978-81-923514-0-7). 1. Patel B, Matkar K, Phanse N, Rathore P, Patel M. Epidemiological studies of corona virus disease in the state of Gujarat, India. International Journal of Scientific Research (2020) 9(7):1-5. CERTIFICATIONS

o NYSED Clinical Lab Technologist, Restricted to Molecular/Genetic Testing (License No. R000591-01) o Certified as Registered Pharmacist (Diploma in Pharmacy) from Gujarat State Pharmacy Council, Ahmedabad, India (Registration No. G55719, valid from 06/18/2014 until 12/31/2020) o Certified as Medical Laboratory Technician from S P University, V.V. Nagar, Gujarat, India o Achieved First Rank in paper presentation for the paper titled “Prevalence of different factors responsible for infertility” presented at International Science Congress, Indore, India (Dec’11) o Life member of Academy of Clinical Embryologists, India (ACE-296) o Life member of Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR - 002639) EQUIVALENCE SUMMARY

o The International Education Research Foundation (IERF) Inc. evaluated that I have a minimum of sixty- semester units of U.S. equivalent of undergraduate and graduate course work completed for below mentioned degrees:

o Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology o Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

o Master of Science in Microbiology

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